“Negligent Security” often results when a person is physically attacked while on someone else’s property if the crime was foreseeable to the property owner and the property owner failed to take steps to minimize or eliminate the crime. Tragically, such crimes may include murders and rapes.
A Miami negligent security lawyer can represent victims or surviving loved ones in these cases.
These assaults and attacks can occur in a variety of settings, including apartment buildings, bars, shopping centers and malls, hotels and motels, amusement parks, school campuses, and even private homes.
The Law Office of Alexander Alvarez represents clients who have been injured or lost loved ones due to negligent security in Miami. We understand the complexities of these cases and the emotional and financial hardships that people can go through when their lives are upended due to a negligent property owner. When you partner with our firm, you gain steadfast and compassionate support from experienced litigators who are focused on your recovery.
Whether you were injured in Allapattah, Wynwood, Edgewater, or elsewhere in Miami, negligent security cases stem from inadequate protections by a property owner. Miami has a violent crime rate of 2.933 per 1,000 residents, and someone who is robbed or assaulted while entering or leaving their apartment could pursue compensation from that property owner if there was inadequate lighting or a broken perimeter gate.
Negligent security can also occur at hotels, where owners fail to repair broken exterior doors, conduct appropriate background checks on employees, or take reasonable security measures despite previous criminal activity on the property. For example, a guest could be assaulted after an intruder enters through an unsecured entrance that management knew was defective.
A claim could also arise when a hotel fails to properly screen an employee whose background indicates a foreseeable risk to guests. Parking garages and lots can also become dangerous when property owners fail to provide adequate security.
Poor lighting, broken security cameras, damaged gates, and unsecured entrances can create opportunities for assaults and robberies. A property owner could be held responsible when previous criminal activity or known security problems made an attack reasonably foreseeable, but appropriate measures were not taken.
In a typical year, there are roughly 151,000 people behind bars across the state, and many are serving time for violent crime convictions. When you hire a negligent security lawyer, you gain support from a Miami negligent security attorney who understands the state’s negligent security laws and how to manage your negligent security case with a focus on holding the at-fault property owner accountable for the harm you suffered.
Whether your lawyer is focused on negotiations or litigation, their support can make a meaningful difference in how much compensation you ultimately secure from the property owner or an insurance carrier.
In most cases, the personal injury attorney works closely with a security consultant to determine whether the crime was foreseeable. This determination is ultimately made by the trier of fact (whether judge or jury) based on several factors including the history of crime at or near the property, the presence or lack of presence of a security guard, the lighting conditions, and the presence of other security measures such as fencing, surveillance cameras, and/or alarms.
Florida Statute § 768.0701 addresses premises liability claims involving injuries caused by third-party criminal acts on commercial or residential property. Florida Statute § 768.0706 specifically addresses multifamily residential properties and identifies security measures such as parking lot lighting, entrance and exit cameras, locks, and other access controls.
A violent assault can leave victims facing extensive medical expenses, lost income, and lasting physical and psychological injuries. Compensation in a Miami negligent security claim may account for emergency treatment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, counseling, and future medical needs. Victims may also pursue damages that reflect reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent disability.
When an attack results in death, eligible surviving family members may pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. The amount you ultimately recover can be influenced by the steps you take and the quality of your legal representation.
If you were injured due to negligent security, the Law Office of Alexander Alvarez, PA, can help you pursue the compensation and accountability that you are owed. Founding attorney Alexander Alvarez has more than 30 years of legal experience representing clients in complex litigation. His background includes handling personal injury cases from both the plaintiff and defense sides, giving him valuable insight into how insurers investigate and contest claims.
Alvarez is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, and AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.** To find out more about negligent security and personal injury claims, contact us through our online contact form.
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