Hurt in an Attack on Someone Else's Property? You May Have Options.

Brain Injury Assault Property Owner Lawyer: Help for Attack Victims

Responsible attorney: Igor Hernandez, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers.

Are you looking for a brain injury assault property owner lawyer? Did you or someone you love suffer a brain injury during a violent attack? Maybe it was an assault, a beating, a shooting, or a robbery. It may have happened on someone else’s property. If so, the attacker may not be the only one legally responsible.

This means working locks, lighting, and other protection. When a landlord, business, or manager fails to do this, and a crime happens that they could have expected, that failure can support a claim against the owner.

This is different from a brain injury from a car crash or a fall. Here, a person chose to hurt you. But a property owner may have made the attack possible by ignoring known risks. This page explains, in plain language, who may be responsible and what your family can do next.

Request a free, confidential case evaluation. We are a Florida-based firm serving clients throughout Florida. Our team serves clients in English and Spanish.

Attacked on Someone Else’s Property and Left With a Brain Injury?

Imagine you were beaten in a dark apartment parking lot. The gate had been broken for months. Or you were shot outside a store where the cameras had not worked in a year. The attacker is responsible. But the owner may also be responsible, because they let the property become a target.

This kind of case has a legal name: a negligent security claim. It is a type of premises liability. You do not need to know the term to have a case. You only need to know what happened to you.

We handle serious, life-altering traumatic brain injuries that come from violent crime. A brain injury from an attack can affect memory, mood, speech, movement, and the ability to work. These effects often last for the rest of a person’s life. The burden falls on the whole family. You do not have to carry it alone.

Who This Is For

This is legal help for people and families hurt by a serious brain injury during a violent attack. The attack happened on property that lacked reasonable security. This page is for:

• Survivors of assaults, shootings, robberies, and other attacks who now face lasting harm to the mind, body, or emotions.
• Families pursuing a wrongful-death claim. This is a claim brought by family after a loved one dies. A death is the most catastrophic outcome there is. Families may have a wrongful-death claim, and we can explain what may be available.

These attacks often happen in predictable places. Examples include apartment complexes and gated communities, parking lots and garages, hotels and motels, bars and nightclubs, and gas stations, stores, and ATMs.

This page focuses on serious, permanent brain injuries. These are injuries that change a person’s life for years or for good.

How a Brain Injury From an Attack Changes a Life

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a brain injury caused by a violent blow or jolt. It disrupts normal brain function. A TBI can range from mild to severe, according to the Mayo Clinic. Violent assaults are a leading cause. The CDC reports that assaults are among the top causes of TBI-related hospital stays and deaths in the United States (CDC, Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance).

Common long-term effects include:

• Problems with memory, attention, and concentration
• Changes in personality and mood
• Seizures and chronic (long-lasting) headaches
• Loss of the ability to work
• The need for lifelong care and supervision

Is a TBI a chronic condition? Often, yes. Doctors increasingly see a moderate-to-severe TBI as more than a one-time event. It can be the start of a lasting health condition that needs ongoing care. That is why detailed medical records matter so much. A realistic plan for future care matters, too.

An attack can cause harm beyond a direct blow. Strangulation or heavy blood loss can starve the brain of oxygen. This can cause an anoxic or hypoxic brain injury, which is brain damage from too little oxygen. You can learn more on our traumatic brain injury resource hub.

Can You Sue the Property Owner After an Attack?

In many cases, yes. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.0701, in an action for damages against the owner, lessor, operator, or manager of commercial or real property brought by a lawful visitor injured by a third party’s criminal act, the trier of fact must consider the fault of all persons who contributed to the injury. A “trier of fact” is the judge or jury that decides the case.

Reasonable security that may be missing includes:

• Working locks, gates, and controlled access
• Good lighting in lots, stairwells, and hallways
• Working security cameras
• Security guards where the risk calls for them

The key idea is foreseeability.

Florida law sets specific rules for some properties. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.0706, an owner or principal operator of a multifamily residential property may have a presumption against liability. This property has at least five dwelling units on one parcel. A presumption is a legal starting assumption. These include:

• A security camera system at points of entry and exit that keeps footage for at least 30 days
• Crime-deterrence training for employees

The presumption applies only if the owner or principal operator substantially implements the following security measures. So what an owner did and did not do is central to the case. That is why early investigation matters.

Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, in a negligence action to which this section applies, a person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages. Fla. Stat. § 768.81 reads: “This subsection does not apply to an action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical negligence pursuant to chapter 766.” Whether you have a claim depends on your specific facts. A licensed attorney should review your situation. We cannot promise any result.

What Our Representation Covers

Our work covers the full investigation, case-building, and negotiation. The goal is to seek accountability from every responsible party.

• Investigation. We gather the police report, 911 records, and the property’s crime history. This includes nearby calls for service and crime-grid data. We also collect camera footage, lighting and security reviews, and witness statements.
• Identifying responsible parties. These may include the property owner, the management company, a security contractor, and the attacker.
• Building the medical picture. We work with treating doctors, neurologists (brain doctors), and life-care planners. Together, we document the brain injury and your future care needs. See our guide to the long-term effects of brain injury.
• Calculating damages. Damages are the money a claim may seek. They can include past and future medical care, rehab, lost income, and lost earning ability. They can also include in-home and long-term care, pain and suffering, and wrongful-death damages for families.
• Handling insurers and defense lawyers. We deal with the other side. This lets your family focus on recovery.

We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay nothing up front. CHG charges no attorney’s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. We explain the details during your free evaluation.

How the Process Works

Cases move through five stages. The sooner a case starts, the better the evidence can be saved.

1. Free case evaluation. It is confidential, with no obligation, in English or Spanish. We listen and explain your options.
2. Investigation and evidence preservation. We act fast to secure footage and records before they are erased. Footage can be overwritten, so timing matters.
3. Medical documentation. We establish the diagnosis, severity, and long-term outlook of the brain injury.
4. Filing and negotiation. We present the case to insurers and defendants and seek fair compensation.
5. Litigation if needed. When a fair offer is not made, we prepare the case for trial.

Catastrophic cases take time, and every case is different. We cannot guarantee a timeline or a result. But deadlines matter. Florida sets time limits for filing. Deadlines apply, so contact us promptly so nothing is missed.

Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers

We handle catastrophic, life-altering injuries. These include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and negligent-security cases.

• Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to the Florida Bar.
• We are a Florida-based firm serving clients throughout Florida.
• We handle the dual challenge of a negligent-security case. We prove both the security failure and the severity of the brain injury.
• Our team is bilingual (English and Spanish) and speaks in plain language.

We cannot promise outcomes. We do not make win-rate or “best” claims. What we offer is focus, preparation, and respect for what your family is going through. Contact us for a free case evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Talk to a Lawyer for Brain Injuries From Attacks on Unsafe Property

You do not have to figure this out alone. Did you or someone you love suffer a brain injury from an attack on unsafe property? We are ready to listen and explain your options.

Your case evaluation is free and confidential. It is available in English or Spanish, from a Florida-based firm serving clients throughout Florida. Acting quickly helps preserve the evidence your case may depend on.

Request your free case evaluation now. Or learn more on our negligent security and catastrophic injury claims resource pages.