Negligent Security / Assault and Battery

Failure to Protect From Injury or Loss

An open gate, a broken light or lack of proper security can give criminals an opportunity to rob or attack without fear of being caught in the act or identified later. But hotels, bars, businesses and apartment buildings have a legal duty to protect the safety of patrons, employees and the public, especially in high-crime areas of the city. If you or a loved one was attacked due to faulty security or property conditions, contact us to determine if you have grounds to sue for damages.

Negligent Security Claims in The Los Angeles Area

We have secured settlements and verdicts in a wide range of premises liability claims, including suits alleging inadequate security. We will aggressively pursue monetary compensation for your physical injuries, economic losses (property or lost wages), and your emotional pain and suffering.

A Negligent Security Claim Can Arise From:

• Physical assault in or outside a bar or nightclub
• Sexual assault in your hotel, resort or apartment building
• A mugging or assault in a parking lot or parking garage
• Any other violation by an intruder, another patron or an employee of the facility

Should There Have Been Better Security?

Did a high-traffic facility, such as a bar, hotel or shopping mall have sufficient numbers of security guards or bouncers? Where were the security personnel? Were stairwells, hallways, alleys, parking lots and other vulnerable areas properly lighted? Were there security cameras and were they functioning? Were windows or gates left open? Does the secure entry door actually keep intruders out?

We use investigators and security experts to determine the security breach, neglected maintenance or lack of security that led to the attack. We also research recent crime patterns in the area and similar incidents or claims against the property owner.

Do You Have a Case?

We have obtained settlements and verdicts in a wide range of premises liability claims, including suits alleging inadequate security. Call us at (310) 226-7676 to arrange a free, confidential consultation. There are no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.