{"id":276,"date":"2026-08-13T01:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-negligent-security-property-attack\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:17:36","slug":"amputation-negligent-security-property-attack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-negligent-security-property-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Amputation from Assault on Property Claim | Negligent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Broken security gate and unlit apartment walkway showing unsafe property conditions after an assault.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-2.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Negligent Security | Amputation Injury<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Attacked on Someone Else&#x27;s Property and Lost a Limb<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);\">If you were assaulted, shot, or violently attacked on an apartment complex, parking lot, hotel, or other property and suffered an amputation, the property owner may be legally responsible for failing to provide reasonable security.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published September 02, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n\n<h2>Amputation from Assault on Property: Hold the Owner Liable for Negligent Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Dimly lit parking garage at night with poor lighting suggesting inadequate property security.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>You were attacked on property you didn&#8217;t own\u2014and it cost you a limb<\/h2>\n<p>You were shot, stabbed, beaten, or attacked somewhere you should have felt safe. An apartment where you live. A parking garage after work. A hotel hallway. A bar, gas station, or ATM. The attack took a hand, arm, foot, or leg. Now you face surgeries, prosthetics, and a completely changed life.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what most people never learn: the attacker may not be the only one responsible. If the property owner failed to provide reasonable security\u2014working locks, lighting, cameras, or guards\u2014that owner may share the blame. When an <strong>amputation from assault on property<\/strong> happens because of inadequate security, you may have a claim against the owner.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers call this <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It is a type of premises liability claim\u2014a legal term for injury on unsafe property. But you don&#8217;t need legal terms to understand: you were somewhere you should have been safe, and no one protected you.<\/p>\n<p>Your claim against the owner is <strong>separate<\/strong> from any criminal case. It does not depend on police catching the attacker.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong> We&#8217;re Florida-based and handle qualifying catastrophic cases nationwide, in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<h2>Who this page is for<\/h2>\n<p>This is for people who survived a violent attack and lost a limb\u2014and for families speaking for a loved one still recovering.<\/p>\n<p>You may be in the right place if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You lost a hand, arm, foot, leg, finger, or toe in the attack.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re a family member acting for someone still hospitalized or in early recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Your loved one did not survive. A wrongful-death claim may be available.<\/li>\n<li>The attack happened on property with clear security failures: broken gates, non-working locks, dead cameras, dark areas, or missing guards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Traumatic vs. surgical amputation\u2014why it matters to your claim<\/h2>\n<p>Limb loss after an attack happens two ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traumatic amputation<\/strong>\u2014the limb is severed during the attack by gunshot, blade, or crushing force.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical amputation<\/strong>\u2014the limb survives the attack but surgeons remove it later because tissue, nerves, or blood supply cannot be saved, or infection sets in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why this matters: if surgeons amputate your leg three weeks after a shooting, an insurer may claim the surgery\u2014not the attack\u2014caused the loss. That argument is wrong. Medical records and treating doctors connect a later surgical amputation directly to the attack injury. The delay does not break the chain. Do not let anyone tell you a delayed amputation weakens your claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Why lifetime costs are so large<\/h2>\n<p>Limb loss is not a one-time bill. In a widely cited study in the <em>Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9345455\/\">MacKenzie and colleagues estimated lifetime health-care costs of<\/a> a single amputation at roughly $500,000\u2014before today&#8217;s higher prosthetic and rehab prices.<\/p>\n<p>A modern myoelectric (motor-powered) prosthetic arm costs tens of thousands per device. Prosthetics wear out and need replacement every three to five years. Someone injured young may need a dozen or more over a lifetime, plus repairs and refittings.<\/p>\n<p>That is why serious claims project decades of cost\u2014not just the first hospital stay.<\/p>\n<h2>What &#8220;reasonable security&#8221; means in plain terms<\/h2>\n<p>Property owners have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable harm\u2014including violent crime in high-risk areas.<\/p>\n<p>In plain language: <strong>if crime was predictable and the owner did little to prevent it, the owner may be liable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Security failures that support a claim include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken, propped-open, or missing gates and doors<\/li>\n<li>Non-working locks<\/li>\n<li>Dark or broken lighting in lots, stairwells, hallways<\/li>\n<li>Missing or non-working security cameras<\/li>\n<li>Too few guards or untrained guards<\/li>\n<li>A history of similar crimes the owner ignored<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The key word is <strong>foreseeability<\/strong>\u2014whether the danger could have been predicted. Florida courts ask whether the owner knew or should have known about the risk. They often examine prior similar crimes on or near the property.<\/p>\n<p>Investigation is crucial. We routinely obtain a property&#8217;s crime history\u2014police calls-for-service records, incident reports, and other documents under Florida&#8217;s public-records law, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0100-0199\/0119\/0119.html\">Fla. Stat. Ch. 119<\/a>. A pattern of past violence the owner ignored often makes the difference between a case and a strong case.<\/p>\n<p>We handle negligent security lawsuits at apartment and condo complexes, parking lots and garages, hotels and motels, bars and nightclubs, stores, gas stations, and ATMs. The focus stays on what the owner should have done to keep you safe\u2014not on blaming you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Who can be held responsible<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party may owe you after an attack on unsafe property:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The property owner<\/li>\n<li>The management company responsible for security<\/li>\n<li>A separate security contractor hired to protect the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is the practical difference: the attacker answers to criminal courts. Your civil claim seeks money from businesses that failed to protect you. Those businesses usually carry liability insurance that can pay a valid claim.<\/p>\n<p>Your civil claim can move forward <strong>even if the attacker is never caught, charged, or has no money.<\/strong> The two cases are separate and judged by different standards of proof.<\/p>\n<h2>What a claim can seek to recover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim for limb loss after an attack looks at full lifetime cost\u2014not just initial bills. Depending on facts, it may seek:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs<\/strong>\u2014emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, future operations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics<\/strong>\u2014fittings, repairs, upgrades, lifetime replacements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rehabilitation<\/strong>\u2014physical therapy, occupational therapy, mental-health care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle changes<\/strong>\u2014ramps, wider doors, hand controls<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income<\/strong>\u2014wages lost now, plus reduced future earning power<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering<\/strong>\u2014disfigurement, loss of independence, phantom limb pain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death damages<\/strong>\u2014for families who lost a loved one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two honest legal notes:<\/p>\n<p>First, outcomes depend entirely on facts. No lawyer can lawfully promise a result.<\/p>\n<p>Second, Florida follows a <strong>modified comparative-negligence<\/strong> rule under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81<\/a>. Fault can be shared. Under the 2023 amendment, if you are found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong>, you generally cannot recover. Below that, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. This is why defense often blames the victim\u2014and why early investigation matters so much.<\/p>\n<h2>When the attack was fatal<\/h2>\n<p>The most catastrophic outcome is losing the person entirely. If your loved one did not survive an attack that a property owner could have prevented, Florida&#8217;s <strong>Wrongful Death Act (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/PART02\/0768PART02ContentsIndex.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>)<\/strong> allows certain surviving members to bring a claim. It can seek funeral and medical costs, lost support and services, and loss of companionship and guidance.<\/p>\n<p>We handle these cases with the care they deserve. The focus stays on your loved ones and what comes next\u2014never on graphic detail.<\/p>\n<h2>How the claim process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen to what happened and explain your options at no cost and with no obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We move quickly to preserve evidence\u2014security video before it&#8217;s erased, incident and police reports, past calls for service, and the condition of lights, locks, and cameras.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proving foreseeability.<\/strong> We build the record of prior crimes and ignored complaints that shows the owner knew or should have known about the danger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documenting damages.<\/strong> We work with treating doctors, a certified life-care planner, and a forensic economist to project lifetime cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the claim to responsible parties and their insurers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Settlement or trial.<\/strong> We resolve the case when the offer is fair\u2014and try it when it isn&#8217;t.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why acting quickly matters: evidence and deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>Move fast. The proof you need can disappear within days. A missed deadline can end even a strong claim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surveillance video<\/strong> is often recorded over within days or weeks. A preservation letter can be decisive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property conditions change<\/strong>\u2014broken locks get replaced, dark lots get relit, and the scene is gone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witnesses<\/strong> move and memories fade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlines apply.<\/strong> In Florida, most negligence claims arising on or after <strong>March 24, 2023<\/strong> must generally be filed within <strong>two years<\/strong> under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a795.11(4)(a)<\/a>. Claims that arose before that date generally had four years. Deadlines vary by state, and missing one can end a valid claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us now for a free evaluation<\/a><\/strong> to protect your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Why CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We focus exclusively on catastrophic, life-altering injuries\u2014including <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputation injury compensation<\/a>. We don&#8217;t handle routine cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensed and admitted.<\/strong> Our attorneys are admitted to the Florida Bar. We&#8217;re Florida-based and handle qualifying catastrophic cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built for complex proof.<\/strong> These cases turn on crime-foreseeability evidence, medical experts, and lifetime-cost projections. That is the work we do.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual support.<\/strong> We guide people in English and Spanish, so you understand every step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No upfront fee.<\/strong> We handle these cases on a contingency-fee basis\u2014you typically pay no attorney fee unless there&#8217;s a recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue the property owner if the attacker was never caught or charged?<\/summary><p>Yes. Your civil claim against the property owner is separate from the criminal case and can move forward on its own.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>My leg was amputated weeks after the attack, not during it. Does that hurt my claim?<\/summary><p>No. A surgical amputation performed later\u2014because the limb couldn&#8217;t be saved\u2014connects directly back to the attack injury. Medical records and treating doctors establish that link. The delay does not break the chain of cause.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does it cost to hire the firm?<\/summary><p>We work on a contingency fee, so the first evaluation is free and you typically owe no attorney fee unless there&#8217;s a recovery.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Deadlines vary by state. In Florida, most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023 must generally be filed within two years. Contact us promptly so a deadline doesn&#8217;t end your claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my loved one died from the attack?<\/summary><p>A wrongful-death claim may be available to surviving members under Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act. We can explain your options with care.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Security professional inspecting failed locks, lighting, and surveillance cameras on a property.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-lighting-and-s-photo.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to us about what happened\u2014free and confidential<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to figure this out alone. Understanding your options costs nothing and carries no pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Did you or someone you love lose a limb after a shooting or attack on property that wasn&#8217;t kept safe? We can help you hold the property owner accountable.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong> We&#8217;re available in English and Spanish.\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Your Civil Claim Is Separate from the Criminal Case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the attacker was never caught, charged, or convicted, you can still pursue a claim against the property owner. The criminal investigation and your civil lawsuit operate independently. You do not need a criminal conviction to hold the property owner accountable for negligent security.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Property Owners Must Provide<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adequate Lighting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking lots, garages, walkways, and entry points must be well-lit to deter crime and allow residents and visitors to see potential threats.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secure Locks and Gates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working locks on doors, gates, and access points prevent unauthorized entry and reduce the risk of violent crime on the premises.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surveillance Cameras<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security cameras in common areas, parking facilities, and entry zones serve as both a deterrent and a record of criminal activity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex 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has-text-align-center\">Why Property Owners Can Be Held Liable<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duty of Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain reasonably safe premises and protect visitors and residents from foreseeable criminal acts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Known or Foreseeable Risk<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If prior crimes, complaints, or reports of security issues existed at the property, the owner knew or should have known about the danger.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Failure to Act<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When an owner fails to install working locks, lighting, cameras, or hire security despite known risks, that negligence can make them liable for resulting injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Catastrophic Loss<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An amputation\u2014whether immediate or resulting from surgical removal weeks later\u2014is a life-altering injury that entitles you to pursue damages for your permanent disability and losses.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions About Amputation and Negligent Security Claims<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I sue even if the attacker was never caught?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Your civil claim against the property owner is completely separate from any criminal case. You do not need an arrest, conviction, or criminal charges to hold the property owner accountable for negligent security.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if my amputation happened weeks after the attack?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surgical amputation performed later\u2014because the limb could not be saved due to the injury\u2014is still part of your claim. The amputation is a direct result of the violent attack that occurred on inadequately secured property.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What damages can I recover?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damages in a negligent security case may include medical and surgical costs, rehabilitation and prosthetic expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and compensation for permanent disability and loss of quality of life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long do I have to file a claim?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time limits apply to negligent security claims. 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