{"id":9412,"date":"2026-07-26T07:07:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T07:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/negligent-security-injury-lawyer\/orlando\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T18:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T18:00:55","slug":"orlando","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/negligent-security-injury-lawyer\/orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Negligent Security Lawyer | CHG Injury Lawyers"},"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 decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Dimly lit parking garage at night with inadequate lighting suggesting poor property security.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-inadequate-lighting-s-photo-2.jpg\"\/><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 Orlando, FL<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Hurt in an Attack on Someone Else&#x27;s Property in Orlando?<\/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 or a loved one was assaulted, shot, robbed, or seriously injured at an Orlando apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, or business, the property owner may share responsibility for failing to keep you safe. We help catastrophically injured victims and grieving families pursue answers.<\/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\">Cases handled 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\">Focused 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 09, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Negligent Security in Orlando: When a Property Owner&#8217;s Failure Leads to a Violent Attack<\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you love was a<a href=\"\/resources\/orlando\/\">t<\/a>tacked and badly hurt on someone else&#8217;s property in Orlando, you may have a legal claim against the property owner \u2014 not just the person who attacked you. When a property owner fails to keep visitors reasonably safe from foreseeable violence, the law may hold that owner responsible for what happened.<\/p>\n<p>We know this is one of the hardest times of your life. A violent attack at an apartment complex, parking garage, hotel, or store can leave lasting harm \u2014 <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a>, a brain injury, or the loss of a family member. This page explains, in plain language, when a property owner may be at fault. If you&#8217;re ready to talk, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">request a free case evaluation<\/a> any time.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-unlit-apartment-walkway-on-unsafe-p-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"Broken security gate and unlit apartment walkway on unsafe property where an assault occurred.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Attacked on Someone Else&#8217;s Property in Orlando? You May Have a Claim<\/h2>\n<p>You may have a claim if you were assaulted, shot, robbed, or attacked on a property that failed to provide reasonable security. This can happen at an apartment complex, a parking lot or garage, a hotel or motel, a bar or nightclub, a store, a gas station, or an ATM.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the key point many people don&#8217;t realize: the person who hurt you is not always the only one responsible. Property owners have duties too. If an owner ignored a known danger and did nothing to protect visitors, that owner may share the blame.<\/p>\n<p>The law has a name for this kind of case. It&#8217;s called <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a type of premises liability claim. But you don&#8217;t need to know the legal term to have a strong case. You just need to know what happened to you.<\/p>\n<p>This claim is separate from any criminal case against your attacker. You may have a claim even if the attacker is unknown, has fled, or is still in the criminal system.<\/p>\n<h2>What &#8220;Negligent Security&#8221; Actually Means<\/h2>\n<p>Negligent security means a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable violence. In plain terms, the owner knew \u2014 or should have known \u2014 about a danger and didn&#8217;t act to keep people reasonably safe.<\/p>\n<p>Reasonable security depends on the property and the risk. It can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working locks, gates, and fences<\/li>\n<li>Adequate lighting in lots, garages, and walkways<\/li>\n<li>Working security cameras<\/li>\n<li>Security guards where the risk warrants them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a form of <strong>premises liability<\/strong> under Florida law. The owner&#8217;s failure is a separate wrong from the attacker&#8217;s crime. You can pursue the owner for that failure.<\/p>\n<p>A big part of these cases is <strong>foreseeability<\/strong>. That means the owner had reason to expect violence might happen. Prior crimes on or near the property, or a known dangerous condition, can make an attack foreseeable. When an owner ignores those warning signs, the law may hold them accountable.<\/p>\n<p>This page focuses on catastrophic, life-altering injuries and wrongful death. We don&#8217;t handle minor incidents. We handle cases where the harm is permanent and serious.<\/p>\n<h2>Where These Attacks Happen in Orlando<\/h2>\n<p>Serious attacks tied to poor security happen in familiar Orlando settings \u2014 from residential complexes to tourist properties. Orlando draws millions of visitors and has busy nightlife and shopping districts, and security failures show up in places people use every day.<\/p>\n<p>Common local settings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apartment complexes and gated communities<\/strong> with broken gates, dead cameras, or burned-out lighting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parking garages and surface lots<\/strong> near downtown, entertainment venues, and shopping centers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotels, motels, and short-term rentals<\/strong> serving Orlando&#8217;s large tourist and convention crowds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bars, nightclubs, and venues<\/strong> along busy nightlife corridors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gas stations, convenience stores, and ATMs<\/strong> open late at night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t a complete list, and being attacked at one of these places doesn&#8217;t automatically mean the owner is liable. But these are the settings where we often see security failures cause serious harm.<\/p>\n<h2>Catastrophic Injuries We Help Orlando Families With<\/h2>\n<p>We focus on permanent, life-altering injuries and deaths that result from violent attacks. These are cases where a family&#8217;s whole future changes in a moment.<\/p>\n<p>The catastrophic injuries we handle include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injuries and paralysis.<\/strong> A gunshot or stabbing can damage the spinal cord and cause loss of movement and feeling, including paraplegia and quadriplegia. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, violence is a recognized cause of spinal cord injury. You can learn more on our <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">spinal cord injuries<\/a> and <a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia\/\">paralysis<\/a> pages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traumatic brain injury (TBI)<\/strong> from a beating or blunt-force assault. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/\">traumatic brain injuries<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe burns, amputation, or limb loss.<\/strong> Learn more on our <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputation injuries<\/a> and <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burn injuries<\/a> pages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic back and neck injuries<\/strong> that cause lasting impairment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a family loses someone in an attack, that&#8217;s the most catastrophic outcome of all. Florida law lets certain family members bring a <strong>wrongful death<\/strong> claim. We handle those cases with care and focus on what you can do next. You can read more on our wrongful death page.<\/p>\n<h2>How Florida Law Treats These Cases<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law requires property owners to use reasonable care to keep lawful visitors reasonably safe, and a security failure that leads to a foreseeable attack can support a claim. The owner&#8217;s duty and the question of foreseeability sit at the heart of most negligent security cases.<\/p>\n<p>A few Florida rules matter here:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time limits.<\/strong> Florida sets deadlines to file a claim. 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>, the deadline to file most negligence and personal-injury actions is two years for claims that arose on or after March 24, 2023. Wrongful death claims are also time-limited. If you wait too long, you can lose the right to recover. Acting promptly protects your options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> Florida follows a modified comparative-negligence 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>. A person found more than 50% at fault generally recovers nothing. This is one reason careful investigation matters so much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast-fading evidence.<\/strong> In the negligent security cases our attorneys handle, key proof can disappear fast. Security camera footage may be recorded over in days. Incident reports, guard staffing records, and the property&#8217;s prior crime history all matter. The sooner a lawyer can act, the better the chance to preserve this evidence.<\/p>\n<p>The full text of Florida law is published by the state through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/\">Online Sunshine<\/a> for provisions you&#8217;d like to read yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do After an Attack<\/h2>\n<p>Your first priority is medical care \u2014 for your safety and your case. Get treated right away and follow all your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/p>\n<p>After that, these steps can help protect your rights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Report the attack<\/strong> to police, and where safe, to property management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save the names of any witnesses,<\/strong> along with photos and any documents you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be careful with insurance companies.<\/strong> Avoid giving a recorded statement before you get legal guidance. Insurers may use your words against you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact a lawyer promptly<\/strong> so evidence can be preserved before it&#8217;s gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to figure this out alone. We can help you take these steps.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Our team is made up of licensed Florida attorneys, admitted to the Florida Bar, who focus on catastrophic injury and negligent security claims. We take cases in the Orlando area and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>We offer bilingual (English\/Spanish) support for Orlando families. We explain each step in plain language, so you always understand what&#8217;s happening. We can&#8217;t promise a specific result \u2014 no honest lawyer can \u2014 but we can commit to handling your case with care and clear communication.<\/p>\n<h2>Free Case Evaluation for Orlando Negligent Security Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>If you were hurt in an attack on someone else&#8217;s property in Orlando, contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation. It costs nothing to ask questions and learn your options.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, evidence fades and legal deadlines apply. The sooner you reach out, the more we can do to protect your claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How is a negligent security case different from the criminal case against my attacker?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal case punishes the attacker, while a negligent security claim seeks to hold the property owner responsible for failing to keep you reasonably safe. They are separate, and you may have a civil claim even if the attacker is never caught.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue an apartment complex if I was assaulted or shot on their property in Orlando?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be able to, if the complex failed to provide reasonable security and the attack was foreseeable. Signs like broken gates, dead cameras, or a history of crime can support your claim.<\/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 a negligent security or wrongful death claim in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>, most negligence claims must be filed within two years for causes of action arising on or after March 24, 2023. Wrongful death claims are also time-limited, so act promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does &#8220;foreseeable&#8221; mean in a negligent security claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreseeable means the property owner had reason to expect violence might happen, often because of prior crimes on or near the property. When an owner ignores those warning signs, the law may hold them responsible.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it cost anything to talk to a lawyer about a negligent security case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Your case evaluation is free and confidential, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> with no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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<\/article>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/security-professional-inspecting-a-broken-lock-dim-lighting-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Security professional inspecting a broken lock, dim lighting, and surveillance cameras at a property.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/tetraplegia\/\">Tetraplegia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accident-miami-guide-2026\/\">Miami Car Accident Lawyer | What To Do Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accidents-florida-rights-claims-process-lawyer\/\">Car Accidents in Florida: Your Rights &amp; Legal Help<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/car-accidents-florida-victims-guide\/\">Car Accidents in Florida: Your Rights &amp; Next Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-back-and-neck-injuries\/\">Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injuries: Legal Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/catastrophic-back-and-neck-injuries-florida\/\">Catastrophic Back &amp; Neck Injuries in Florida<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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 or Missing Security<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locks, gates, or entry systems that didn&#x27;t work, or that a landlord failed to fix after repeated complaints.<\/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\">Inadequate Lighting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark parking lots, garages, stairwells, and walkways where a foreseeable attack could happen.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Guards or Cameras<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing or non-functioning cameras, or an absence of security staff in places where prior crime was known.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignored Warning Signs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A history of violent crime on or near the property that the owner knew about but did nothing to address.<\/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\">You Don&#x27;t Have to Know the Legal Terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawyers call this an &#x27;inadequate security&#x27; or &#x27;negligent security&#x27; claim, but you don&#x27;t need to. Start with what happened to you \u2014 where you were hurt and what security was missing. We&#x27;ll handle the legal language and explain your options in plain terms.<\/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 Our Team<\/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 About Orlando 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\">How is this different from the criminal case?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal case punishes the attacker. A negligent security claim seeks to hold the property owner responsible for failing to keep you reasonably safe. They are separate \u2014 and you may have a civil claim even if the attacker is never caught.<\/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\">Can I sue an apartment complex?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were assaulted or shot at an apartment complex that failed to provide reasonable security \u2014 such as working gates, lighting, or cameras \u2014 you may be able to bring a claim against the property owner. Every situation is different, so it&#x27;s worth having a lawyer review yours.<\/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 injuries do you handle?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on catastrophic, life-altering harm: spinal cord injuries and paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death \u2014 including injuries caused by violence on unsafe property.<\/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 if my loved one died?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A death is the most catastrophic outcome of all. Families may bring a wrongful-death claim against a property owner whose failure to provide reasonable security contributed to a fatal attack. 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A property owner&#8217;s security failure may make them liable. 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