A Firm Helping Crime Victims Hold Property Owners Liable For Negligent Security

Under Florida law, businesses, condominium associations and property owners are required to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors and customers. In certain cases, this duty extends to keeping the premises secure, such as providing security personnel and taking steps to prevent lawful visitors from being attacked or assaulted on the premises. If a property owner fails to have adequate security in place and you or someone you know is victimized as a result, the property owner may be liable.

At Stiers Law, P.A., I utilize more than 20 years of legal experience to help clients seek compensation for their personal injuries. This includes several years of experience doing defense work for insurance companies and corporate clients. I know how defense attorneys craft arguments and I understand the complex nature of negligent security claims. I will use that knowledge to seek maximum compensation on your behalf.

Common Injury Scenarios In Negligent Security Claims

I have helped many clients take action against businesses and other private property owners for their failures to protect visitors and guests. Here are some common scenarios where injuries can happen because of inadequate security measures:

• Assaults in parking lots: Poor lighting, lack of security patrols or broken surveillance cameras can make parking lots dangerous places where assaults occur.
• Robberies in retail stores: Stores that lack proper security measures, such as security guards or alarm systems, may leave customers vulnerable to robbery.
• Attacks in apartment complexes: Failure to fix broken locks, poor lighting or lack of security personnel can make apartment complexes unsafe, leading to attacks on residents and visitors.
• Violence in nightclubs and bars: Lack of bouncers, inadequate crowd control and poor surveillance can lead to fights, assaults or other violent incidents in nightlife venues.
• Attacks in office buildings: Office buildings without keycard access, security guards or surveillance systems can be targets for criminal activity, putting employees and visitors at risk.
• Crimes in college dormitories: Inadequate security measures in dormitories, such as broken locks or lack of security personnel, can result in theft, assault, sexual assault and other crimes against students.

These are just some of the countless examples of injuries stemming from negligent or inadequate security.

Building A Claim Against The Property Owner

The fact that you fell victim to a crime does not, by itself, mean that the property owner was negligent. That’s why it is important to look for evidence to bolster your claim. For instance, was the business located in a known high-crime area? Is there a history of police being called to the premises?

I will investigate the details of your case with the goal of demonstrating that the property owner knew or should have known that the premises were dangerous and had the opportunity to implement security measures but failed to do so.

Talk To A Miami Premises Liability Lawyer About Your Legal Options For Free

To tell me your story and learn how Stiers Law, P.A., may be able to help you, contact my office in Miami to request a free initial consultation. You can reach out online or call 305-290-2883.