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Negligent Security | Paralysis After Attack<\/p>

Paralyzed After an Attack on Property You Don't Own<\/h1>

If you were assaulted, shot, or attacked on someone else's property and suffered a spinal cord injury or paralysis, the property owner may be liable for failing to provide reasonable security. You may have a claim.<\/p>

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By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published September 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Paralyzed After an Attack on Someone Else’s Property: Your Negligent Security Claim<\/h2>\n

You were assaulted, shot, or attacked on someone else’s property. An apartment complex. A parking lot. A hotel. A bar. The injury left you paralyzed. The attacker may face criminal charges. But that’s only part of the story.<\/p>\n

The property owner may also be legally responsible. This is called a negligent security claim<\/strong>. It’s separate from any criminal case.<\/p>\n\n

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When an Attack on Unsafe Property Leaves You Paralyzed<\/h2>\n

An assault or shooting on someone else’s property that causes paralysis is life-altering. You’re facing years or decades of medical care ahead.<\/p>\n

The person who attacked you may face criminal prosecution. That’s important for justice. But it doesn’t pay your medical bills, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, home modifications, or attendant care.<\/p>\n

The property owner\u2014the person or business that controlled the premises\u2014may have a legal duty to compensate you. This is called a negligent security claim<\/strong>. It’s separate from the criminal case. You don’t have to wait for the attacker to be convicted. You can pursue both claims at the same time.<\/p>\n

How Property Owner Negligence Creates Liability<\/h2>\n

Negligent security means a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm. They didn’t provide the security measures they should have. Someone got hurt because of it.<\/p>\n

Common security failures include:<\/p>\n