{"id":9457,"date":"2026-07-26T09:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T09:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/paralysis-negligent-security-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:41:56","slug":"paralysis-negligent-security-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/paralysis-negligent-security-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Paralysis From Assault on Property Lawyer | CHG"},"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 dark apartment walkway on unsafe property where an assault occurred.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/broken-security-gate-and-dark-apartment-walkway-on-unsafe-pr-photo-1.png\" 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\">Paralyzed in an Attack That Better Security Could Have Stopped<\/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 someone you love was left paralyzed by an assault, shooting, or attack on someone else&#x27;s property, the owner who ignored the danger may be legally responsible. We help catastrophically injured victims and their families understand their 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 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 resources<\/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--document 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\">Upfront cost on contingency-fee cases<\/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 05, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Paralysis From an Assault on Property: How a Lawyer Handles Negligent Security Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Were you paralyzed in an attack on someone else&#8217;s property? The owner may share the blame. The blame is not only on the person who hurt you. A lawyer can help you learn your options.<\/p>\n<p>A property owner must provide reasonable security. What if they fail to do that? And what if a violent attack was likely? The law may let you hold that owner responsible.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of claim has a name: <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. This page explains how it works in plain words. It also covers what a claim can pay for when you face a lifetime with paralysis.<\/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\/dimly-lit-parking-garage-at-night-with-inadequate-lighting-a-photo-4.png\" alt=\"Dimly lit parking garage at night with inadequate lighting and poor security.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>If You Were Paralyzed in an Attack on Someone Else&#8217;s Property<\/h2>\n<p>You went to an apartment complex, a parking garage, a hotel, or a store. You expected to be safe. Instead, someone shot, stabbed, or attacked you. Now you live with paralysis. Everything has changed.<\/p>\n<p>Paraplegia means <a href=\"\/resources\/glossary\/paralysis\/\">paralysis<\/a> of the lower body. Quadriplegia means paralysis of all four limbs. Both change daily life. You may lose movement. You may feel ongoing pain. You may need care for life. The fear about how you&#8217;ll pay for it all is real.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what many survivors don&#8217;t know. The attacker may not be the only one at fault. The owner or manager of the property might share the blame.<\/p>\n<p>A business or landlord must take reasonable steps to keep people safe. What if they fail, and violence follows? That failure has a legal name \u2014 <strong>negligent security<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a type of premises liability. That means a property owner&#8217;s legal duty to keep visitors reasonably safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can talk to us at no cost.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a free, confidential case evaluation<\/a>. We&#8217;re based in Florida. We take catastrophic-injury cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people who survived a violent crime on someone else&#8217;s property. It&#8217;s for those who now live with permanent paralysis. It&#8217;s also for the families helping them.<\/p>\n<p>You may be a good fit if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You had a spinal cord injury that caused paraplegia or quadriplegia from an assault, shooting, or attack.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re a family member or caregiver managing lifelong care for a paralyzed loved one.<\/li>\n<li>The attack happened on property owned or managed by someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One key point. The criminal case against your attacker is <strong>separate<\/strong> from a civil claim against the property owner. Both can move forward. This page is about serious, permanent paralysis \u2014 not minor injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Property Owner Can Be Legally Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>A property owner can be responsible when two things are true. First, they failed to take reasonable security steps. Second, a likely attack caused serious harm.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of public places have a legal <strong>duty of reasonable care<\/strong>. So do landlords where people live. This duty means they must keep visitors reasonably safe.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibility often turns on <strong>foreseeability<\/strong>. That means whether the owner could have expected the danger. Did violent crime happen before at or near the location? If so, the owner may have known the risk. Ignoring that risk can be negligent.<\/p>\n<p>Here are common security failures we see in these cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken or missing locks and gates<\/li>\n<li>Broken or missing lighting in lots, garages, and stairwells<\/li>\n<li>No cameras, or cameras that don&#8217;t work<\/li>\n<li>No security guards where the danger clearly called for them<\/li>\n<li>Propped-open or unsecured outside doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is where the term <strong>negligent security<\/strong> applies. It means the owner failed to provide reasonable security. And that failure helped make the attack possible.<\/p>\n<p>The attacker&#8217;s criminal responsibility and the owner&#8217;s civil responsibility are two different things. You can pursue a claim against the property owner even while the criminal case plays out.<\/p>\n<h2>Where These Attacks Happen<\/h2>\n<p>These attacks happen in ordinary places people trust every day. Negligent security paralysis claims often come from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apartment and condominium complexes<\/li>\n<li>Parking lots and parking garages<\/li>\n<li>Hotels and motels<\/li>\n<li>Bars, nightclubs, and restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Gas stations, convenience stores, and shopping centers<\/li>\n<li>ATMs and near bank entrances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We serve clients across Florida \u2014 including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. We take these cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Paralysis From Assault on Property Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A negligent security paralysis claim can seek money for the full lifetime cost of living with paralysis. That means more than your first bills.<\/p>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries often cause lasting problems that need ongoing care. These include loss of bladder and bowel control, breathing problems, and chronic pain, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377890\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/living-with-paralysis\/stats-about-paralysis\/\">Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation<\/a> reports that nearly 1 in 50 people in the U.S. lives with some form of paralysis.<\/p>\n<p>A claim may seek to recover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Past and future medical care<\/strong> \u2014 surgeries, hospital stays, and rehab<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term and in-home care<\/strong> \u2014 attendant and caregiver costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durable medical equipment<\/strong> \u2014 wheelchairs, lifts, and special beds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle changes<\/strong> for accessibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and lost earning power<\/strong> over a lifetime<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death damages<\/strong> for the family when an attack is fatal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To document future needs, our attorneys often work with experts to build a <strong>life care plan<\/strong>. This is a detailed estimate of lifetime medical and care costs. You can learn more in our resources on <a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia-lawyer\/\">paralysis<\/a> and spinal cord injury.<\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t promise any specific result or amount. Every case is different. Outcomes depend on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Build the Case, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>We build these cases through a clear process based on evidence. Here&#8217;s what to expect:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen to what happened and explain your options. There&#8217;s no cost and no obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather police reports, the location&#8217;s past crime history, security footage, and lighting and access records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proving foreseeability.<\/strong> We use past incidents, crime data, and security standards to show the owner should have acted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documenting damages.<\/strong> We collect medical records, work with your doctors, and prepare a life care plan for lifetime needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying responsible parties.<\/strong> This can include the owner, the property management company, and a security contractor \u2014 sometimes more than one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation and, if needed, court.<\/strong> We aim to resolve your claim fairly. We also prepare to go to court when the case requires it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Act early.<\/strong> Security footage is often erased within days or weeks. Legal deadlines also matter. In Florida, most negligence claims must be filed within two years. This applies to claims that started on or after March 24, 2023, 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, so contact a lawyer promptly.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Families choose CHG because we focus on catastrophic, life-altering injuries \u2014 spinal cord injury and paralysis \u2014 not routine claims. That focus shapes how we work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensed attorneys<\/strong> admitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/\">The Florida Bar<\/a>, handling cases nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong> working with medical and life-care experts to document lifetime needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual support<\/strong> in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear talk about fees.<\/strong> Many injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. Ask us at your free consultation, so cost isn&#8217;t a barrier to getting answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We follow the rules that protect you. We don&#8217;t make win-rate claims. We don&#8217;t promise a specific outcome. What we offer is honest, plain-language guidance for families in crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also follows a <strong>modified comparative-negligence<\/strong> rule. This is a shared-fault rule. A person found more than 50% at fault generally recovers nothing, 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>. We&#8217;ll explain how fault could affect your case.<\/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 file a claim if the attacker was never caught or arrested?<\/summary><p>Yes. A civil claim against the property owner is separate from the criminal case. You can pursue it even if the attacker is never found.<\/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 a negligent security lawyer?<\/summary><p>Many injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. That means the fee comes out of any money recovered. The case evaluation is free. Ask us about fees during your consultation.<\/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 paralysis claim?<\/summary><p>Deadlines vary by state. In Florida, most negligence claims must be filed within two years 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>. Contact a lawyer promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my loved one didn&#8217;t survive the attack?<\/summary><p>The family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the property owner. 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>Who else can be held responsible besides the attacker?<\/summary><p>The property owner, the management company, and a security contractor may all share responsibility. It depends on the facts.<\/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\/property-security-professional-inspecting-failed-locks-light-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Property security professional inspecting failed locks, lighting, and surveillance cameras.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Paralysis From Assault on Property Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;re facing a hard road. You don&#8217;t have to handle the legal side alone. A talk with a lawyer costs nothing and carries no obligation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free, confidential case evaluation now.<\/a><\/strong> We offer bilingual (English\/Spanish) support. We represent catastrophic-injury clients nationwide from our Florida base. Tell us what happened. We&#8217;ll listen, and we&#8217;ll explain your options.<\/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\">The Attacker Doesn&#x27;t Have to Be Caught<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A civil claim against the property owner is separate from any criminal case. You can pursue it even if the person who hurt you is never identified or arrested. What matters is whether the property owner failed to provide reasonable security.<\/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 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 &amp; Gates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry points that were left unsecured or in disrepair, letting a dangerous person reach you.<\/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 Missing Lighting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark parking lots, garages, stairwells, and walkways that hide danger and invite crime.<\/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 Guards<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absent surveillance or security staff on a property with a known history of violence.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignored Warning Signs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior assaults, robberies, or complaints the owner knew about but did nothing to address.<\/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\">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\">Residents and guests attacked because of failed access controls, unlit grounds, or a landlord&#x27;s neglect of known dangers.<\/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\">Assaults, robberies, and shootings in poorly lit or unmonitored parking areas at stores, offices, and events.<\/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 &amp; Motels<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests harmed after an operator ignored broken door locks, inadequate lighting, or a pattern of crime on site.<\/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\">Bars, Stores &amp; Gas Stations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violence at businesses that failed to provide reasonable security despite foreseeable risk to customers.<\/p><\/div><\/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<\/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 file a claim if the attacker was never caught?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A civil claim against the property owner stands on its own, apart from the criminal case, so you can pursue it even if the attacker is never found.<\/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 does it cost to hire us?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning the fee comes out of any recovery. Ask us during your free evaluation how this 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\">What injuries do you handle?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on catastrophic, life-altering harm \u2014 paralysis and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, amputation, severe burns, and wrongful death.<\/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\">How soon should I call?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time limits apply, and evidence like camera footage can disappear quickly. Reaching out early helps protect your 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\">Paralysis changes everything. Let us help you understand what comes next.<\/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\/\">Get 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\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/\">Paralysis After an Accident: A Complete Guide to Paraplegia &amp; Quadriplegia Injury Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/paralysis-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">Paralysis Wrongful Death Lawyer: Losing a Loved One to a Spinal Cord Injury<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/lifetime-cost-of-paralysis-care\/\">Lifetime Cost of Paralysis: What Paraplegia and Quadriplegia Care Really Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/how-paralysis-settlements-are-calculated\/\">How Paralysis Settlements Are Calculated: Damages for Paraplegia &amp; Quadriplegia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/life-care-plan-paralysis-case\/\">What Is a Life Care Plan and Why It Matters in a Paralysis Case<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/ventilator-dependent-quadriplegia-cost-of-care\/\">Ventilator-Dependent Quadriplegia: What Long-Term Care Really Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-injury-lawyer\/paraplegia-vs-quadriplegia-claim-differences\/\">Paraplegia vs. Quadriplegia: How the Difference Affects Your Injury Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/paralysis-paraplegia-quadriplegia-lawyer\/lifetime-cost-of-paralysis\/\">The Lifetime Cost of Paralysis: Medical Care, Equipment &amp; Lost Income<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paralyzed in an attack on unsafe property? 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