{"id":364,"date":"2026-08-13T01:10:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/back-neck-injury-assault-unsafe-property-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T21:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:42:12","slug":"back-neck-injury-assault-unsafe-property-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-back-neck-injuries\/back-neck-injury-assault-unsafe-property-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Injured in Assault on Unsafe Property Lawyer"},"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-5-4.png\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-5-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-5-4-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-5-4-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-5-4-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-showing-uns-photo-5-4.png 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\"\/><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 \u00b7 Florida &amp; Nationwide<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Hurt in an Attack on Someone Else&#x27;s Property? You May Have a Claim.<\/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, robbed, or attacked at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, or business \u2014 and the property owner failed to provide reasonable security \u2014 you may be able to hold them accountable. Talk with our attorneys in a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button 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-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 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 has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Injured Victims Turn to CHG<\/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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida Bar\u2013admitted attorneys<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Nationwide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We take catastrophic cases across the U.S.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Bilingual<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">English &amp; Spanish support<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">$0<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Free, no-obligation case evaluation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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 August 07, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Injured in an Assault on Unsafe Property: Serious Back and Neck Injuries and Holding Owners Accountable<\/h2>\n<p>You parked in the garage, walked to your apartment door, or stopped for gas \u2014 and someone attacked you. Now you&#8217;re in a hospital bed with a spinal injury you may live with for the rest of your life. Or you&#8217;re the family member sitting in the waiting room, trying to understand how this happened and what you&#8217;re supposed to do next.<\/p>\n<p>Here is something most people don&#8217;t know in that moment: the person who attacked you is responsible for the crime, but <strong>the owner of that property may also be responsible<\/strong> \u2014 if they ignored obvious safety problems that made the attack possible.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for people left with a serious, permanent back or neck injury after an assault, robbery, beating, or shooting on someone else&#8217;s property \u2014 and for the families who love them. We&#8217;ll explain, in plain language, when an owner can be held accountable and exactly what to do next.<\/p>\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-indicat-photo-1-4-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Dimly lit parking garage at night with poor lighting indicating inadequate property security.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-indicat-photo-1-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-indicat-photo-1-4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-indicat-photo-1-4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-indicat-photo-1-4-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-indicat-photo-1-4.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" 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=\"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\">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>Start with what happened to you \u2014 not the legal terms<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to know any legal vocabulary to understand this. Picture where it happened:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>apartment complex<\/strong> where the entry gate had been broken for months and management knew it<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>parking garage or lot<\/strong> with dead lights and no working cameras<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>hotel or motel<\/strong> where anyone could walk straight into the hallways<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>bar, nightclub, or restaurant<\/strong> with no security despite fights every weekend<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>gas station, convenience store, or ATM<\/strong> in an area with a known history of violent crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a property owner or manager knew \u2014 or should have known \u2014 that people were getting hurt there, and did nothing reasonable to stop it (working locks and gates, lighting, cameras, guards), the law may hold them accountable for what happened to you.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers call this a <strong>negligent security<\/strong> claim. It&#8217;s a form of premises liability \u2014 the owner&#8217;s legal duty to keep people reasonably safe on their property. You don&#8217;t need to know that term to get help. You just need to tell us what happened.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers for a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Who this is for: serious, life-altering back and neck injuries<\/h2>\n<p>This page focuses on catastrophic, permanent spine injuries \u2014 not bruises or soreness. Examples in scope include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injury<\/strong> causing paralysis \u2014 paraplegia (lower body) or quadriplegia\/tetraplegia (arms, trunk, and legs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fractured or crushed vertebrae<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disc injuries with nerve or spinal cord damage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Injuries requiring surgery, spinal fusion, or lifelong care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why these injuries are so serious is not a matter of opinion. A spinal cord injury can cause permanent loss of movement and sensation and can affect bladder, bowel, breathing, and blood-pressure control, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">according to Mayo Clinic<\/a>. Clinicians measure severity using the <strong>ASIA Impairment Scale (ISNCSCI)<\/strong>, published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/asia-spinalinjury.org\/international-standards-neurological-classification-sci-isncsci-worksheet\/\">American Spinal Injury Association<\/a>, which grades an injury from <strong>A (complete)<\/strong> to <strong>E (normal)<\/strong> based on preserved motor and sensory function below the level of injury. That single letter can shape a person&#8217;s entire future \u2014 and, as you&#8217;ll see below, the value of a claim.<\/p>\n<p>The lifelong cost is documented, not guessed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nscisc.uab.edu\/\">National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC)<\/a> reports that first-year expenses for high <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/tetraplegia\/\">tetraplegia<\/a> can exceed <strong>$1.3 million<\/strong>, with substantial costs every year afterward, and that these injuries typically require decades of care, adaptive equipment, and repeated hospitalization. When we say &#8220;life-altering,&#8221; this is what we mean.<\/p>\n<p>If a loved one died from an attack, families can bring a <strong>wrongful-death claim<\/strong>. We handle those cases with the dignity they deserve. Learn more about <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-and-neck-injuries\/\">what makes a back or neck injury catastrophic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>When is a property owner responsible for an attack?<\/h2>\n<p>An owner is responsible when they failed to take reasonable steps to keep people safe and that failure helped cause the attack. The warning signs are usually obvious in hindsight:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken or missing gates and locks<\/li>\n<li>Dark, broken, or missing lighting<\/li>\n<li>No working security cameras<\/li>\n<li>No guards despite a known danger<\/li>\n<li>Propped-open or unsecured doors<\/li>\n<li>A documented history of crime at that location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The legal idea that ties this together is <strong>foreseeability<\/strong> \u2014 whether the attack was predictable. If prior crimes, tenant complaints, police call logs, or the surrounding area made an attack likely, then reasonable security was expected. The question we investigate is direct: <em>could reasonable security have prevented or reduced the harm?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts. We can&#8217;t promise an outcome \u2014 no honest lawyer can \u2014 but we can review yours for free.<\/p>\n<h2>What we do as your negligent security lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>We handle your claim from the first phone call through settlement or trial, so you can focus on healing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>free case evaluation<\/strong> and a plain-language explanation of your options<\/li>\n<li>A full <strong>investigation<\/strong> \u2014 police and incident reports, security footage before it&#8217;s overwritten, the property&#8217;s prior-crime history, police call-for-service logs, and lighting and access-control records<\/li>\n<li>Identifying <strong>every responsible party<\/strong> \u2014 the owner, the property-management company, and any security contractor<\/li>\n<li>Working with <strong>medical experts<\/strong> to document the permanent nature of your spine injury (often using the ASIA\/ISNCSCI classification) and your future care needs<\/li>\n<li>Building the <strong>damages picture<\/strong> \u2014 medical bills, future care and rehab, lost income and reduced earning power, home and vehicle modifications, and pain and suffering<\/li>\n<li>Handling <strong>negotiations<\/strong> and, if needed, filing and litigating the lawsuit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual (English\/Spanish)<\/strong> support, with cases handled nationwide from our Florida base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about our work on <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the case works: step by step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened. We listen and explain whether a claim may exist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence preservation.<\/strong> We move fast to secure footage and records that can disappear within days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> We work to prove the full, long-term extent of your back or neck injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishing liability.<\/strong> We show the security failures and any prior notice of danger the owner had.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the claim to insurers and defendants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation if needed.<\/strong> If no fair offer comes, we file suit and prepare for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These cases can take months to years, depending on complexity. Act early \u2014 evidence and deadlines don&#8217;t wait.<\/p>\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=\"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\">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>Florida deadlines: don&#8217;t wait to act<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets a strict deadline to file. Missing it can permanently end your right to recover. This deadline is called the <strong>statute of limitations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2023, Florida shortened the deadline for most negligence claims from four years to <strong>two years<\/strong>. For negligence claims that accrued on or after <strong>March 24, 2023<\/strong>, the two-year window is set by <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<\/a>. Your exact deadline depends on your specific facts \u2014 including when the injury occurred and who the defendants are \u2014 so confirm it with an attorney right away rather than relying on a general rule.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a practical reason to move quickly. Security footage from many businesses is on a loop that overwrites within days or weeks. Witnesses move and memories fade. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us now<\/a><\/strong> so key evidence can be preserved before it&#8217;s gone.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a back or neck injury claim worth?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no fixed number \u2014 value depends on the specific facts. Anyone who promises a set figure isn&#8217;t being honest with you.<\/p>\n<p>Factors that drive value include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The severity and permanence of the spine injury (an ASIA &#8220;complete&#8221; injury differs greatly from an incomplete one)<\/li>\n<li>Surgeries and future medical and rehabilitation needs<\/li>\n<li>Lost income and reduced earning capacity<\/li>\n<li>Lifelong attendant care and equipment needs<\/li>\n<li>The strength of the liability evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One thing that directly affects recovery in Florida is shared fault. 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>, Florida follows a <strong>modified comparative negligence<\/strong> rule: a person found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong> for their own harm generally recovers nothing. A defense lawyer may try to shift blame onto the victim \u2014 arguing you shouldn&#8217;t have been there, or that you provoked the attack \u2014 which is one more reason careful investigation matters.<\/p>\n<p>We handle these cases on a <strong>contingency fee<\/strong> basis. You typically pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you \u2014 the exact terms are set out in your written agreement. We cannot and do not promise any specific result.<\/p>\n<h2>Are these injuries hard to prove?<\/h2>\n<p>Catastrophic spine injuries are usually well documented \u2014 imaging, surgical records, and specialist evaluations create objective proof, and the ASIA\/ISNCSCI classification gives a clear medical measure of severity. That part is often clear.<\/p>\n<p>The harder part is usually <strong>liability<\/strong> \u2014 proving the owner&#8217;s security failures and prior notice of danger. That&#8217;s why fast evidence preservation matters so much.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re ready for the common defenses. Owners often argue the attacker alone is to blame, the crime was &#8220;unforeseeable,&#8221; or the injury pre-existed the attack. We counter with the property&#8217;s crime history, police call-for-service logs, security records, and medical evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>We focus on catastrophic, life-altering injuries \u2014 spinal cord injury, <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, traumatic brain injury, amputation, severe burns, and serious back and neck injuries.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensed attorneys<\/strong> admitted to The Florida Bar, handling cases nationwide<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empathetic, plain-language guidance<\/strong> for people and families who never expected to be here<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual English\/Spanish<\/strong> service<\/li>\n<li>A practical, evidence-first approach to negligent security cases<\/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=\"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\">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 my attacker was arrested?<\/summary><p>Yes. The criminal case against the attacker and your civil claim against the property owner are separate matters.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my attacker was never caught?<\/summary><p>You may still have a claim against the property owner if their security failures helped cause the attack.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to hire you?<\/summary><p>The case evaluation is free, and we work on a contingency fee \u2014 no fee unless we recover, subject to your written agreement.<\/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 in Florida?<\/summary><p>For most negligence claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023, the deadline is generally two years under \u00a795.11 \u2014 but it depends on your facts. Contact us right away to confirm yours.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my family member died from the attack?<\/summary><p>Families may bring a wrongful-death claim. We can explain your options with compassion.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you take cases outside Florida?<\/summary><p>Yes. We handle cases nationwide from our Florida base.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dome security camera mounted on a concrete wall for surveillance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dome-security-camera-mounted-on-a-concrete-wall-for-surveill-photo-4.jpg 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to us today \u2014 free, confidential case evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>You didn&#8217;t choose this, and you shouldn&#8217;t face it alone. If an attack on unsafe property left you or a loved one with a serious back or neck injury, we&#8217;re here to listen and explain your options in plain language.<\/p>\n<p>The call is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. Bilingual help is available, and acting early protects the evidence your case may depend on.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers now for your free case evaluation.<\/a><\/strong><\/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\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: The Criminal Case Is Not Your Whole Case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your attacker was arrested \u2014 or was never caught at all \u2014 you may still have a separate civil claim against the property owner whose security failures helped make the attack possible. These are two different matters. Don&#x27;t assume the police case is the end of the story.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Ask Us About Your Situation<\/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\/\">Ask Us About Your Situation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide 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\">When a Property Owner May Be Responsible<\/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\">Broken Locks, Gates &amp; Fences<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When entry points meant to keep intruders out are left broken, propped open, or missing, dangerous people can get in.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor or No Lighting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark stairwells, parking lots, and garages give attackers cover. Reasonable lighting is a basic safety measure owners are expected to maintain.<\/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\">No Cameras or Security Guards<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where crime is foreseeable, missing cameras or the absence of guards can leave visitors and residents exposed to serious harm.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignored Warning Signs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If prior crimes, complaints, or known dangers were ignored, an owner may have failed the duty they owed to the people on their property.<\/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 After an Attack<\/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 if my attacker was arrested?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The criminal case against the attacker and your civil claim against the property owner are separate matters. One does not replace the other.<\/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 attacker was never caught?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may still have a claim against the property owner if their security failures helped cause the attack. Your case focuses on the property, not on identifying the criminal.<\/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\">Where do these attacks happen?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apartment complexes, parking lots and garages, hotels and motels, bars and nightclubs, gas stations, stores, and ATMs \u2014 anywhere an owner failed to provide reasonable security.<\/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\">What is &#x27;negligent security&#x27;?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#x27;s the legal term for a property owner&#x27;s failure to take reasonable steps to protect people from foreseeable violent crime. It&#x27;s a type of premises liability claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 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 has-base-color has-text-color\">You Focus on Healing. 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