{"id":9231,"date":"2026-07-26T01:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T01:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-attack-unsafe-property-claim\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:42:44","slug":"amputation-attack-unsafe-property-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-attack-unsafe-property-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Amputation Negligent Security Claim: Your Options"},"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=\"A person with a prosthetic leg practicing walking to rebuild daily independence after an amputation.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-person-with-a-prosthetic-leg-practicing-walking-to-rebuild-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><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\">Lost a Limb in an Attack That Should Have Been Prevented<\/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 shot, assaulted, or attacked on someone else&#x27;s property and lost a limb, the property owner may be legally responsible. We help you understand your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/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 Families 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 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--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Catastrophic<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on life-altering injuries<\/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 01, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Amputation From an Attack on Unsafe Property: Your Legal Options<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Did you lose a limb in a violent attack on someone else&#8217;s property? You may have an amputation negligent security claim against the property owner \u2014 not just the attacker.<\/strong> A shooting, stabbing, or beating can happen at a place that failed to keep people reasonably safe. When that happens, the owner may share legal blame for what you lost.<\/p>\n<p>You were hurt somewhere that wasn&#8217;t yours. An apartment complex. A parking garage. A hotel, bar, gas station, store, or ATM. The attack cost you an arm, a leg, a hand, a foot, or fingers or toes. That is a life-altering loss. You deserve real answers.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what many survivors never learn. The criminal who hurt you is responsible for the crime. But the property owner may also be responsible under civil law. This kind of case is called a <strong>negligent security<\/strong> (or <strong>inadequate security<\/strong>) claim. It is a type of premises liability. You don&#8217;t need to know these terms to start.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rehabilitation-specialist-fitting-a-prosthetic-limb-on-a-pat-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Rehabilitation specialist fitting a prosthetic limb on a patient in a bright clinic.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people who survived a violent attack that caused amputation or limb loss. It is also for families acting on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p>You may find this helpful if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You suffered a traumatic amputation (a limb cut off in the attack), a surgical amputation, or a crush or blood-flow injury that led to limb loss.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re a family member acting for a loved one who lost a limb \u2014 or who died from injuries in the attack.<\/li>\n<li>The attack happened at an apartment complex, parking lot or garage, hotel or motel, bar or nightclub, gas station, store, or ATM.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re not sure whether the property owner could share blame. That&#8217;s exactly what a case review is for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is based in Florida. We handle catastrophic-injury cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>When Is a Property Owner Legally Responsible for an Attack?<\/h2>\n<p>A property owner may be legally responsible when they failed to take reasonable steps to keep the property safe \u2014 and that failure helped the attack happen.<\/p>\n<p>Owners who invite the public onto their property have a duty of care. That means they must take reasonable steps to protect people from <em>foreseeable<\/em> violent crime.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Foreseeable&#8221; sounds like a legal word. But the idea is simple. Was the crime the kind of thing the owner should have seen coming? Signs of foreseeability include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past crimes on or near the property.<\/li>\n<li>A location in a known high-crime area.<\/li>\n<li>Warnings or complaints the owner ignored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common security failures that can support a claim include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken or missing gates and locks.<\/li>\n<li>No security cameras, or cameras that didn&#8217;t work.<\/li>\n<li>Burned-out or missing lighting.<\/li>\n<li>No security guards where they were clearly needed.<\/li>\n<li>Propped-open doors or unlocked entry points.<\/li>\n<li>Ignored tenant or customer complaints about safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To prove this type of case in Florida, you generally must show four things. A duty existed. The owner failed to provide reasonable security. The harm was foreseeable. And that failure was a big factor in your injury.<\/p>\n<p>Here is one Florida detail worth knowing. A 2023 law, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0706.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.0706<\/a>, gives owners of apartment-style properties a <em>presumption against liability<\/em> if they meet certain security measures. These include security lighting in parking lots and walkways, a peephole in each unit, and a crime-prevention assessment. Whether a property met those standards is a fact question a lawyer investigates. Every case turns on its own facts, and no outcome is ever guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Amputation Negligent Security Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation claim can seek money for the full, lifelong cost of your injury. With limb loss, &#8220;lifelong&#8221; is the key word.<\/p>\n<p>That may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs:<\/strong> emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, revision surgeries (later operations to reshape the limb), and rehab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prosthetics over a lifetime<\/strong> (see below).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future care and support:<\/strong> ongoing treatment, home and vehicle changes, and assistive technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income:<\/strong> past lost wages and reduced future earning ability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human losses:<\/strong> pain, suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The honest truth about lifetime costs<\/h3>\n<p>Many pages quote a neat dollar figure for &#8220;the cost of an amputation.&#8221; We won&#8217;t invent one. Your number depends on your age, your limb, your work, and your health. An honest lifetime estimate is built by an economist and a physiatrist (a doctor who treats physical rehab needs). They review <em>your<\/em> records \u2014 not a chart.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what we can tell you plainly, from how these cases are really valued:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A prosthetic limb is not a one-time purchase.<\/strong> Devices wear out. They are usually replaced every few years for the rest of your life. A child needs extra replacements simply from growing. Over decades, that means many devices, not one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The advanced device is often not the covered device.<\/strong> Microprocessor knees, myoelectric hands, and running or work-specific limbs often cost more than insurance pays. A claim can help cover that gap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The limb is only part of the bill.<\/strong> Sockets need refitting. The limb needs ongoing skin and pain care. Many amputees develop other issues too \u2014 for example, strain on the remaining limb from overuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your home and vehicle may have to change.<\/strong> Ramps, wider doorways, roll-in showers, and hand controls are real, repeating costs, not luxuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting this right is careful work. That&#8217;s why documentation matters so much. Learn more on our amputation and limb loss claims page.<\/p>\n<p>If a loved one died from the attack, eligible family members may recover funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship. This is done through a wrongful-death claim under Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/PartII\/0768.16.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7768.16\u2013768.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: What to Expect<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened. We listen and explain your options. It&#8217;s confidential, with no obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We move fast to save evidence \u2014 security footage, incident and police reports, past-crime history for that address, and lighting and access conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building the claim.<\/strong> We find every responsible party (owner, property manager, security contractor). We document your injuries and future needs with medical and economic experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We show the insurers and defendants the full picture of your harm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation if needed.<\/strong> If no fair result comes, we can file suit and prepare the case for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These cases take time, so act early. Evidence disappears, and legal deadlines apply.<\/p>\n<p>Most personal-injury cases run on a <strong>contingency fee<\/strong>. In plain terms, that usually means no fee unless there&#8217;s a recovery. Legal fees come out of any recovery, not out of your pocket up front. The exact terms are set out in a written agreement. You can confirm them in your free consult.<\/p>\n<h2>Act Quickly: Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The proof that supports your claim can vanish within days.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surveillance video<\/strong> is often deleted or recorded over on a short cycle \u2014 sometimes 30 days or less. An early preservation (&#8220;spoliation&#8221;) letter can save key footage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witnesses move and memories fade.<\/strong> Broken locks and dim lighting get repaired, erasing the scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal deadlines are strict.<\/strong> In Florida, a general negligence claim that starts on or after March 24, 2023 must usually 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<\/a>. Deadlines vary by state and situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sooner we investigate, the more we can protect your claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Families choose our firm because we focus on catastrophic, life-altering injuries \u2014 including amputation and limb loss \u2014 not routine cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our attorneys are licensed and admitted to The Florida Bar. We handle catastrophic cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li>We work with medical and economic experts to document lifetime needs. That puts the true cost of limb loss on the table.<\/li>\n<li>We offer support and communication in both English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>We give caring, plain-language guidance. We handle the legal fight so you can focus on healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can&#8217;t promise a specific result. No honest firm can, and Florida Bar rules forbid it. What we commit to is preparing your case thoroughly. If a medical error added to the loss of your limb, our medical negligence amputation page may also help.<\/p>\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?<\/summary><p>Yes. The owner&#8217;s civil responsibility is separate from the criminal case. So you can still pursue a claim even if the attacker is unknown or never arrested.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>You may still have a claim. 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 uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found more than 50% at fault, that usually bars recovery. A smaller share only reduces it.<\/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>Most cases are handled on contingency. That usually means no fee up front. The exact terms are in a written agreement you can review in a free consult.<\/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 are strict and vary by state. Contact us promptly so you don&#8217;t lose your rights.<\/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>Eligible family members may be able to file a wrongful-death claim under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.21<\/a>. We handle these cases with care and dignity.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you only take Florida cases?<\/summary><p>No. The firm is Florida-based, but we represent catastrophic-injury clients nationwide.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring?<\/summary><p>Any police report, medical records, witness names, and the address of the attack. Don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t have everything \u2014 we can help gather it.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-poor-lighting-suggest-photo.png\" 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=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Catastrophic-Injury Lawyer \u2014 Free and Confidential<\/h2>\n<p>An amputation after an attack changes everything. If unsafe property made that attack possible, the owner may owe you answers and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Your case review is confidential. It comes with no obligation and no up-front cost in most cases. We&#8217;re ready to listen in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar&#8217;s consumer resources<\/a> to learn how to work with an attorney before you reach out.<\/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 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\">Where These Attacks Happen<\/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\">Apartment Complexes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broken gates, non-working locks, or no security let a stranger reach a resident or visitor who was then attacked and lost a limb.<\/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\">Parking Lots &amp; Garages<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark, unpatrolled lots and garages are common sites for shootings and assaults that a property owner could have deterred.<\/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\">Hotels, Bars &amp; Stores<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotels, nightclubs, gas stations, and shops that ignore known danger can be held responsible when a guest is seriously hurt.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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\">What a Negligent Security Claim May Cover<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical &amp; Prosthetic Costs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery, rehabilitation, prosthetic limbs, and the lifetime of care an amputation requires.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Income &amp; Earning Power<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wages you missed and future earnings affected by a permanent, life-altering injury.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain and Life Impact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical pain, emotional toll, and the way losing a limb changes daily life.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holding the Owner Accountable<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A civil claim against the property owner for failing to provide reasonable security.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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\">The Attacker Doesn&#x27;t Have to Be Caught<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The property owner&#x27;s civil responsibility is separate from any criminal case. You may still have a claim even if the attacker was never identified or arrested. Talk with a lawyer before assuming you have no options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to an Attorney<\/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\">Common Questions<\/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 the attacker was never caught?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The owner&#x27;s civil responsibility is separate from the criminal case, so you can pursue a claim even if the attacker is unknown or never arrested.<\/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 I was partly at fault?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may still have a claim. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7768.81, Florida uses modified comparative negligence, which can allow recovery even when fault is shared. An attorney can explain how it applies to your situation.<\/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\">How do I know the owner was negligent?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It often comes down to whether reasonable security\u2014working locks and gates, lighting, cameras, or guards\u2014was missing, and whether the danger was foreseeable. We investigate these facts for you.<\/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\">Understand Your Options After a Life-Altering Attack<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/\">Amputation &amp; Limb Loss Injury Claims: A Complete Guide for Victims and Families<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/workplace-machinery-amputation-lawyer\/\">Workplace Amputation Lawyer: Machinery and Equipment Injury Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/surgical-medical-negligence-amputation-claim\/\">Surgical &amp; Medical Negligence Amputation Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-limb-loss-injury-claims\/amputation-injury-claim-value-lifetime-cost\/\">How Much Is an Amputation Injury Claim Worth? 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