Negligent Security

Negligent Security Lawyer in Beverly Hills

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When a violent crime happens on someone else’s property, the attacker isn’t always the only party responsible. Property owners who fail to maintain adequate security can be held liable under California’s premises liability law. Law Offices of Haleh Shekarchian has represented injury victims in Beverly Hills since 1993, handling negligent security cases as part of our personal injury and wrongful death practice. Attorney Haleh Shekarchian holds membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys through results in personal injury and wrongful death cases across California.

If you or a family member was assaulted, robbed, or otherwise harmed due to inadequate security, we can meet you at your home or hospital and communicate in English, Spanish, or Farsi.

Call (855) 785-0297 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

What Negligent Security Means Under California Law

Negligent security is a form of premises liability. Under California Civil Code section 1714, property owners have a duty to use reasonable care to prevent foreseeable harm to people on their premises, including harm caused by third-party criminal acts. When an owner knew or should have known that criminal activity was a risk at that location and failed to take reasonable precautions, victims may have grounds for a civil claim.

Security failures that commonly give rise to liability include:

Inadequate or broken lighting in parking lots, stairwells, and walkways
Broken or missing locks on doors, gates, or windows
Absent or malfunctioning surveillance cameras in high-traffic areas
Untrained or insufficient security personnel for the property type or event
Failure to act on prior complaints or known criminal activity at the location

Beverly Hills properties frequently involved in these claims include hotels, apartment complexes, nightclubs, shopping centers, parking garages, office buildings, and entertainment venues. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to property owners, landlords, property management companies, security contractors, or event organizers.

Damages Available to Negligent Security Victims

A successful negligent security claim may allow recovery of both economic and non-economic losses. Economic damages may include emergency and ongoing medical costs, hospitalization and rehabilitation expenses, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, and property losses from robbery. Non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and loss of enjoyment of life. Where injuries are severe or permanent, future medical costs and long-term care needs may also factor in.

When a victim dies as a result of a security failure, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for their own losses.

Why Beverly Hills Clients Choose Law Offices of Haleh Shekarchian

Recovering from an assault or violent crime is hard enough without the added burden of navigating a legal claim. We handle all communications with insurance companies and corporate defense attorneys on your behalf, so you can focus on recovery. Attorney Haleh Shekarchian is well-respected by defense attorneys, judges, and insurance companies throughout Los Angeles and neighboring counties, and our firm has recovered millions of dollars for personal injury and wrongful death clients over more than 30 years of practice.

Practical advantages that matter to victims:

Contingency Fee Basis: No legal fees unless we recover compensation for you
Home and Hospital Visits: We travel to meet clients who can’t come to our office
Multilingual Service: Consultations available in English, Spanish, and Farsi
Proven Track Record: Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership reflects verdicts and settlements of one million dollars or more in personal injury and wrongful death cases

Speak with a Beverly Hills Negligent Security Lawyer Today

Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Incident reports go missing. The sooner you speak with an attorney after an injury on someone else’s property, the more likely important evidence can be preserved.

Law Offices of Haleh Shekarchian offers free consultations with no obligation. We can come to you if you’re recovering at home or in the hospital, and our team communicates in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

Call (855) 785-0297 to reach our Beverly Hills negligent security attorneys. There are no fees unless we recover for you.

Proving a Negligent Security Claim in California

To prevail on a negligent security claim, an injured party must establish four elements: that the property owner owed a duty of care to keep the premises reasonably safe, that the owner breached that duty by failing to implement adequate security measures, that the breach was a substantial factor in causing the injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered actual damages as a result.

Foreseeability is often the central issue. Courts examine whether the property owner knew or should have known of prior criminal activity at or near the location that made an attack predictable. Prior incidents on or near the property can be enough to put an owner on notice. Defendants frequently challenge the causal link between the security failure and the criminal act, and attorneys experienced in these claims typically rely on security professionals to counter those arguments through expert testimony.

California’s general personal injury statute of limitations gives injured parties two years from the date of injury to file a civil claim. Evidence such as surveillance footage and incident reports can be overwritten or lost well before that deadline, which is why contacting an attorney early is important for preserving the record.

How a Negligent Security Case Is Investigated and Resolved

Investigation typically begins with obtaining and preserving surveillance footage before it’s overwritten, securing police and incident reports, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and reviewing the property’s documented crime history. A security consultant may be retained to evaluate whether the measures in place met the standard of care for that property type and location.

Cases may resolve through a negotiated settlement with the property owner’s insurer or, when necessary, through civil litigation. Any civil claim against the property owner proceeds independently from a criminal prosecution of the individual attacker, meaning victims don’t need to wait for a criminal case to conclude before pursuing their civil rights.

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