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Florida Negligent Security Lawyers
Violent crimes leave victims with profound physical, emotional, and financial trauma. While the criminal justice system seeks to punish the attacker, it rarely compensates the victim. However, if you were assaulted, robbed, or injured on a commercial property, the property owner or management company may be held financially responsible.
At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, our top-rated Florida negligent security lawyers have dedicated much of their careers to fighting for crime victims. Our Florida crime victim lawyers can fight to hold commercial property owners accountable when they prioritize profits over the safety of their guests, tenants, and patrons.
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What is a Negligent Security Claim in Florida?
Negligent security is a nuanced area of premises liability law. Under Florida law, commercial property owners and businesses generally have a legal duty to provide a reasonably safe environment. When they fail to implement adequate security measures and a patron or tenant is injured by a third-party crime, the victim may be able to file a negligent security lawsuit against the property owner if the crime was foreseeable and preventable.
Our firm handles civil lawsuits on behalf of victims who have suffered from:
- Aggravated assault and battery
- Robbery and muggings
- Shootings and gun violence
- Sexual assault and rape
- Stabbings
Common Locations for Negligent Security Lawsuits
Violent crimes can happen anywhere, but they frequently occur at locations with a history of crime or an inherent need for high security. We can litigate against corporate owners of:
- Apartment Complexes & Condominiums: Failing to fix broken gates or secure common areas.
- Nightclubs & Bars: Employing untrained bouncers or failing to screen for weapons.
- Hotels & Motels: Leaving guests vulnerable with broken room locks or unlit parking garages.
- Gas Stations & Convenience Stores: Failing to employ security guards in known high-crime areas, especially late at night.
- Shopping Malls & Retail Centers: Inadequate surveillance or lack of patrolling security personnel in parking lots.
- ATMs: Failing to have adequate lighting or open areas around the ATM to prevent people from hiding
- Daycares: Hiring dangerous criminals to watch the children, or negligently hiring or retaining workers who should not be around children.
- Churches and other Places of Worship: Failing to implement a Two-Adult Rule, failing to supervise or otherwise failing to conduct adequate background checks which can lead to a child molestation by a pastor or other clergy.
Examples of Security Failures
A successful negligent security claim generally requires proving that the property owner breached their duty of care. Common examples of security negligence include:
- Inadequate, broken, or completely absent lighting in dark parking lots and stairwells.
- Broken gates, fences, or key-fob entry systems that allow trespassers access to private areas.
- Failing to hire adequate security guards or hiring poorly trained bouncers.
- Ignoring broken locks on hotel room doors, apartment doors, or windows.
- Non-functioning or unmonitored security cameras (CCTV).
- Inadequate background check on Uber driver or Lyft driver which leads to the sexual assault of a passenger.
The Importance of “Foreseeability” in Florida Law
In Florida, a cornerstone of a negligent security case is foreseeability. To hold a business liable for a crime, we must generally prove that the property owner knew, or should have known, that a crime was likely to occur. Our investigators can look for a history of similar crimes (such as previous robberies or assaults) on the exact property or in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. If the owner knew the area was dangerous and still failed to upgrade their security, they can be held liable for your injuries.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin for Your Case?
Crime victims may need more than just legal representation; they may need an advocate who understands trauma and complex litigation. By choosing the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, you benefit from:
- Over 6,500 Cases Handled: Decades of concrete, real-world experience fighting for victims of negligence and violent crimes across Florida.
- AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell: The highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- 10.0 Superb AVVO Rating: Maintaining a perfect rating based on client reviews, peer endorsements, and professional achievements.
- A+ Rating with the BBB: An unwavering commitment to client transparency, trust, and satisfaction.
If you or a loved one was a victim of a crime due to poor security, do not let a massive corporation evade responsibility. Call us 24/7 at (800) 337-7755 for a free consultation.
Florida Negligent Security FAQs
Who pays the settlement in a negligent security lawsuit?
In most Florida negligent security cases, the settlement is paid by the commercial property owner’s commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy, not out of the owner’s personal pocket. Businesses often carry massive insurance policies specifically for these types of premises liability claims.
What damages can I recover in a negligent security case?
Crime victims can pursue compensation for past and future medical bills, trauma therapy and psychological counseling, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and severe pain, suffering, and emotional distress. In cases resulting in death, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Do I have to wait for the criminal trial to finish before filing a lawsuit?
No. Civil negligent security lawsuits are completely separate from criminal proceedings. You can and should file a civil claim against the property owner immediately, even if the police have not yet caught the attacker or the criminal trial is ongoing.
How long do I have to file a negligent security claim in Florida?
Due to recent changes in Florida law, you generally have exactly two years from the date of the incident to file a negligent security lawsuit. However, you should contact an attorney immediately so they can try to secure crucial evidence like surveillance footage before the property owner deletes it.
Can I sue Lyft if I was sexually assaulted by the driver?
Yes, you may have a claim for compensation if you were sexually assaulted by a Lyft driver, particularly if the driver had prior complaints for similar actions or Lyft failed to perform an adequate background check.
How do I file a claim against Uber if the driver sexually assaulted me?
If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber driver, you could be entitled to compensation for their failure to protect you. Claims can involve allegations of failure to conduct a proper background check, to failing to warn of the driver’s dangerous propensity.