Negligent Security Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Providing Strong Legal Defense in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida
In the aftermath of a brutal assault or attack, it often becomes clear that the perpetrator wasn’t the only one to blame. Victims of assault may not realize that they have legal recourse against a property owner whose carelessness put their lives at risk. With the help of our Tallahassee negligent security lawyers, you can hold the property owner accountable and recover monetary compensation for your injuries and other damages.
The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. fights for victims of assaults enabled by inadequate security. Contact us today to explore your legal rights and find out how you can move forward with a claim at no upfront cost.
Negligent Security Claims in Tallahassee, FL
Although there’s no excuse for the perpetrators of violent acts, there’s also no denying that assaults are a very real risk.
Property owners should take precautions to protect not only themselves but also their guests. Failing to implement reasonable security measures may result in a property owner facing liability for the assault and the injuries that result.
In Florida, injured victims generally have the right to seek compensation from parties whose negligent conduct caused their injuries. That right extends to assault victims who can argue that a property owner’s negligent security enabled the assault.
The Promise of Security
When you visit a private property as an invited guest or a commercial property such as a store, hotel, or entertainment venue as a customer, you have the right to expect a reasonable level of security.
Providing this security is part of the duty of care that a property owner owes to you as a guest who is legally on the premises. Florida law recognizes different classifications of visitors, including:
- Public invitees, such as guests visiting a public park
- Business invitees, such as customers, clients, and paying guests
- Invited licensees, such as social guests
- Uninvited licensees, such as a salesperson going door to door
Generally, property owners owe invitees the greatest duty of care, which includes a duty to provide the following:
- Basic and proper security measures
- Warnings of any dangerous conditions
- Proper lighting
- Proper maintenance and repairs to prevent or address unsafe conditions
When property owners fail to provide appropriate security measures at hotels, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and other environments, our Tallahassee negligent security lawyers can help you hold these companies accountable.
Failures That Can Constitute Negligent Security
What constitutes a reasonable level of security depends on factors such as the type of premises you’re visiting and the classification of visitors you fall into.
You might expect concert venues, for example, to have metal detectors and security checks upon entering that you would typically not expect when visiting a friend’s private home for a small get-together. You can expect a hotel room to have working locks, but that same expectation may not be reasonable in a hospital room, even if you’re spending the night there. These claims are very fact-specific.
Some of the potential failures our negligent security attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, look for may include:
- A lack of locked gates
- Missing or broken door locks
- A lack of security cameras
- A lack of security guards
- A lack of proper training for security personnel
- A lack of emergency alarms
- Defective doors or windows
- Insufficient lighting in parking lots, parking garages, stairwells, and other areas where an attacker could use the lack of visibility to their advantage
- Insufficient warnings, especially if past acts of violence have occurred on the property
- Damaged, unused, or ineffective security measures
These and other security failures can give rise to violent attacks that severely harm victims, including:
- Physical assault
- Rape and sexual assault
- Mugging and robbery
- Beatings
- Stabbings
- Shootings
- Murder
The consequences of inadequate security can be life-changing and, in some instances, deadly. We’re here to serve victims who have suffered permanent physical and psychological harm, as well as the families of victims who have lost their lives in an act of violence.
How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Can Help
Injury claims involving negligent security are intricate legal matters. While the person who assaulted you is obviously to blame for their actions, the challenge in an inadequate security claim is establishing that the negligent conduct of the property owner enabled the attack.
Establishing Negligent Security as a Breach of the Property Owner’s Duty
To establish the property owner’s breach of duty, our Tallahassee negligent security lawyers provide evidence proving the following:
- The extent to which the assault was a foreseeable risk, based on factors such as local crime rates, prior acts of violence on or near the premises, and the practices followed on comparable properties
- The duty of care that the property owner owed to you
- The failures that constituted inadequate security on the part of the property owner
- The injuries and other damages you suffered as a result of the property owner’s failure to take reasonable security measures
The success of your negligent security claim depends on the evidence. The steps we take to establish a property owner’s negligence encompass careful analysis of the facts, thorough investigation of the attack and the premises where it occurred, and collaboration with expert witnesses.
Documenting Your Full Damages to Secure You Maximum Compensation
The compensation available to you depends on the scope of your damages. That’s why our negligent security attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, prioritize the full calculation and thorough documentation of the ways your injuries have impacted your life. You deserve compensation for all of the losses recognizable under state law, including:
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Future medical expenses
- Loss of income while your injuries keep you from working
- Any decline in your future earning potential due to long-term disability
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Your pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
- Your loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral expenses and the loss of a loved one’s support and companionship in cases that involve a wrongful death
We know how extensively an act of violence can change your life, and we’re committed to getting you a settlement or award that reflects every aspect of the harm you suffered.
Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.?
Holding a property owner accountable for inadequate security takes compelling legal arguments backed by strong evidence. You need seasoned Tallahassee negligent security lawyers on your side, uncovering the truth about the property owner’s negligence and building your case for a successful outcome. Find out why victims of assaults, accidents, and other types of injuries turn to Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. for skilled legal representation.
A Highly Experienced Team
With our firm’s more than 35 years serving Florida’s legal needs and over a century of collective experience among our team, we offer unparalleled insights into complex personal injury matters. Our Tallahassee negligent security lawyers have assisted clients with more than 10,000 cases, always putting their needs first.
Proven Results
Our Tallahassee negligent security lawyers get results. We have a track record of consistently securing significant settlements and awards for injured clients in negligent security cases and other types of personal injury matters. Our successes include holding property owners accountable for injuries, as represented by the $425,000 settlement we recovered for an injured hotel patron.
Free Consultations and Affordable Representation
Paying for legal representation for a negligent security injury claim never has to be a source of stress. At Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A., we walk every client through their legal rights and options as part of a free initial consultation. If you choose our team to handle your case, you’ll benefit from our contingency fee model, which requires no upfront fees for legal services. We ensure the injured and their families can pursue justice without having to worry about the cost.
Contact the Tallahassee Negligent Security Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Today for a Free Case Review
Where the attack that injured you took place matters. In many instances, the assault could have been prevented if only the property owner had reasonable security measures in place to protect guests. The victims of such attacks deserve accountability from the negligent property owner and financial compensation.
For help from negligent security attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. online or call 850-605-3555 today.
