Personal Injury
At Morgan Law Group, our negligent security attorneys in Florida know that bad things happen to good people all the time, and when our residents become a victim of a crime like an attack or robbery, pursuing the criminal may not be the best way to reach the compensation they need for their injuries.
In scary situations like these, the perpetrator can be incredibly difficult to find unless they are apprehended immediately. Even then, financial restitution can be hard to come by.
When the harmful event was caused by negligent security, which means the property owner or person in control of the premises lacked adequate measures to prevent the crime, they may be held liable for the injured person’s financial recovery needs, including medical costs, lost wages, and emotional distress.
Our Florida personal injury lawyers will walk you through the legal process that allows you to pursue their property owner’s commercial liability insurance, so you can be compensated for your injuries and losses.
What are the Necessary Elements to Pursue a Negligent Security Claim in Florida?
To pursue a negligent security claim in Florida, the injured person must first show he or she was lawfully on the premises when the incident occurred.
Next, they must prove the premises lacked adequate security measures, which could include poor lighting or professional security guards.
Then they must prove the property owner reasonably foresaw the criminal activity would or could occur.
Finally, they must prove they suffered harm as a result.
How Can a Property Owner Foresee a Crime Would Take Place?
In most cases, a property owner does not have a duty to stop the criminal behavior of a third person.
However, when the property owner can anticipate criminal activity, based on previous and similar events that occurred, they may be liable for the injured person’s recovery.
For example, if the owner of a retail center or those who were harmed has experienced and reported attacks, thefts, break-ins, and other crimes on their properties and continued to do nothing about the lack of adequate lighting that contributed to them, they may be deemed liable to have reasonably foreseen other robberies, assaults, or attacks would take place in the same area.
At Morgan Law Group, our skilled negligent security attorneys in Florida will review your case and investigate any prior instances of crime on the property through previous police reports, insurance claims, and even the retailer’s social media posts describing the incidents to help pursue the outcome you deserve and ensure this does not continue to others going forward.
Contact Our Experienced Negligent Security Attorneys in Florida for a Free Case Evaluation Today
If you have been injured during the commission of a crime on private, public, or government property, contact our experienced Florida negligent security lawyers at Morgan Law Group to schedule a free consultation today by calling (786) 206-8807.
We can help you determine who is liable for your injuries and complete financial recovery, so you can take the time you need to heal.
