{"id":38185,"date":"2026-09-02T02:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T02:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-claims\/attacked-parking-garage-property-owner-liability\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T03:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:50:39","slug":"attacked-parking-garage-property-owner-liability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-claims\/attacked-parking-garage-property-owner-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Attacked in Parking Garage? Who Is Liable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/span>\"Empty
\n

Negligent Security | Parking Garage Attack<\/p>

Attacked in a Parking Garage? The Property Owner May Be Liable<\/h1>

If you were assaulted, robbed, or hurt because the garage lacked basic security, you may have a claim against the owner\u2014even if they didn't commit the attack.<\/p>

Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div>
Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published September 02, 2026<\/p>\n\n

\n\n

Shot or Assaulted in a Parking Garage? Property Owner Negligent Security Liability<\/h2>\n

You were attacked in a parking garage or lot. You were shot, assaulted, robbed, or sexually assaulted. The attacker is responsible for the crime. But the property owner may also be legally responsible for negligent security.<\/p>\n

They may have failed to provide reasonable security that could have prevented the attack. This is called negligent security<\/strong>\u2014a civil claim you can pursue against the property owner or management company. It’s separate from any criminal case against the attacker.<\/p>\n

If you suffered catastrophic injuries\u2014spinal cord damage, paralysis<\/a>, traumatic brain injury<\/a>, amputation, or severe burns\u2014the stakes are higher. You deserve to know if the people who controlled that property failed to keep you safe.<\/p>\n

\n

Attacked in a parking garage and suffered serious injury? The property owner’s failure to provide adequate security may mean they bear legal responsibility. Talk it through with our team \u2014 the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div>
Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\"Underground<\/figure>\n

What Is Negligent Security?<\/h2>\n

Negligent security happens when a property owner fails to provide reasonable precautions against foreseeable crime. It’s not a criminal charge. It’s a civil claim against the property owner for allowing dangerous conditions to exist.<\/p>\n

Property owners have a legal duty to keep premises reasonably safe. This applies to people lawfully on the property. The duty extends to parking garages, parking lots, apartment complexes, hotels, bars, gas stations, and commercial spaces.<\/p>\n

When a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable crime\u2014and someone is injured\u2014that owner may be liable for damages.<\/p>\n

The key point:<\/strong> You don’t need the attacker caught or convicted to pursue a negligent security claim. The criminal case is separate from the property owner’s civil liability.<\/p>\n

Common Examples of Inadequate Security<\/h2>\n

Property owners are expected to maintain reasonable security. When they don’t, attacks become more likely. Common failures include:<\/p>\n