Negligent Security In California

Property owners (including local governments) have a legal responsibility to ensure the reasonable safety of their customers, guests, and the public using their property. When someone is injured due to the negligence of the property owner in failing to provide adequate security, a claim of negligent security may be made to recover damages. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries at a public or private establishment due to inadequate security, call the Law Offices of Lederer & Nojima for help. Our experienced negligent security lawyers will aggressively fight to recover the compensation you deserve.

Types Of Negligent Security

Property owners and managers have the legal responsibility of taking appropriate measures to ensure those who visit or use the property are safe. This responsibility extends to securing the premises of the building, grounds, and parking lots. Proper security personnel and equipment are needed in order to ensure customer and guest safety, such as the use of security guards, adequate lighting, security cameras, security fences, proper locks, etc. Negligent security occurs when security measures are inadequate and someone is injured on the property due to the actions of a third party (such as an assault, rape, robbery, murder, or other crime resulting in injury). It can also occur when an injury is the result of excessive force used by the property owner’s own security personnel. The most common types of of these claims occur under the following circumstances:

• inadequate lighting
• inadequate surveillance of the property
• inadequate security measures (such as too few security guards for the property or event or a security fence in disrepair)
• malfunctioning security equipment (such as broken cameras or an alarm system that does not function correctly)
• negligence by security guards (such as falling asleep on the job or failing to act in an emergency)
• excessive force used by security personnel

Where Can Negligent Security Claims Occur?

Negligent security claims can originate at many types of locations. The most common locations include the following:

• hotels
• shopping malls
• parking lots
• apartment buildings
• college campuses and dormitories
• sport stadiums
• concert venues
• banks and ATM locations
• public buildings, parks, transit stops, train stations
• supermarkets
• nursing homes and care facilities
• retail stores
• bars, night clubs, and restaurants

Injuries Caused By Security Personnel

Many injuries are caused to customers and guests because the property owner fails to hire qualified security personnel or a sufficient number of security officers to control the crowd and protect everyone. People are often assaulted at bars and night clubs, or are assaulted or trampled by other fans at concerts, car races, or other sporting events. The most common injures in these situations are:

• crushing injuries from frenzied crowds (including broken bones from falling and asphyxiation)
• crowd trampling injuries (often resulting in death)
• assault and battery
• sexual assault

In some cases, injury is caused by the actions security personnel themselves. Bouncers and other security guards may use excessive force in removing guests or attempting to control large crowds, resulting in injury. If a security guard has a record of past physical violence the property owner may be liable for negligent hiring.

Negligent Security Lawyers California

If you or a loved one has been assaulted or injured by another (including a security guard) on someone else’s property, you may have a legal claim if the property owner failed to provide adequate security for your protection. At the Law Offices Of Lederer & Nojima, our experienced and knowledgeable negligent security lawyers will work hard to recover the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to for your injuries. Call us today for a free case evaluation on your negligent security claim.