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Inadequate and Negligent Security
Miami Negligent Security Attorney
Holzberg Legal is a Miami negligent security law firm with over 40 years of experience representing clients in state and federal courts across Florida and beyond. At Holzberg Legal, we work tirelessly to hold business owners accountable when their failure to provide adequate security results in preventable crimes. If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to inadequate security at a business, shopping center, restaurant, hotel, or parking lot, we will fight for the full compensation you deserve.
📞 Call Holzberg Legal at (305) 668-6410 for a FREE Consultation.
Understanding Negligent Security – When Property Owners Are Liable
In Florida, a landowner or business owner owes a duty to keep their property safe for visitors and customers. This legal duty includes:
✔ Maintaining the property in a reasonably safe condition
✔ Warning visitors of known dangers (actual notice)
✔ Investigating and discovering foreseeable dangers (constructive notice)
✔ Preventing and addressing hazardous conditions, including criminal activity
If they fail in these responsibilities, and you are injured due to negligent security, a Miami premises liability attorney can help you recover full compensation.
What Makes a Strong Negligent Security Case?
Negligent security cases often arise in high-crime areas, where businesses know or should know that crime is a foreseeable risk. Businesses in these areas have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to deter and prevent crime.
Common examples of negligent security cases include:
✔ Inadequate Security in Shopping Centers & Malls – Lack of guards, cameras, or security patrols.
✔ Hotel & Resort Attacks – Assaults due to poor lighting, broken locks, or inadequate surveillance.
✔ Parking Lot & Garage Crimes – Robberies, carjackings, and assaults in unmonitored or poorly lit lots.
✔ Apartment Complex Attacks – Crimes due to lack of access control, gates, or security patrols.
✔ Nightclub & Bar Assaults – Over-serving alcohol or failing to prevent violent incidents.
✔ ATM & Bank Attacks – Robberies at banks without proper surveillance or security guards.
✔ Sexual Assaults & Violent Crimes – Businesses ignoring known security risks, leading to attacks.
When businesses fail to provide reasonable security measures, they put customers at risk. We fight to hold these property owners accountable for the harm their negligence causes.
What Security Measures Should Businesses Take?
The security industry calls this “showing the colors”—using visible deterrents to prevent crime. These measures include:
✔ Uniformed Security Officers – Clearly present to deter criminal behavior.
✔ Off-Duty Police Officers – Hired to patrol high-risk areas.
✔ Security Patrol Vehicles – With flashing lights to increase visibility.
✔ Surveillance Cameras – Monitored live and recorded for investigation.
✔ Proper Lighting – Reducing dark, unsafe areas.
✔ Security Fencing & Access Control – Preventing unauthorized access.
✔ Regular Security Audits – Reviewing police crime grids and updating security measures accordingly.
If a business ignores or refuses to implement these safeguards, and a crime occurs, they may be held liable for the harm suffered by victims.
How Holzberg Legal Proves Negligent Security Cases
An experienced Miami negligent security attorney knows how to build a strong case by:
🔍 Investigating the Crime Scene – Examining security footage, lighting, entry points, and previous incidents.
📑 Reviewing Police Crime Grids – Establishing whether the property owner knew of past criminal activity.
💼 Analyzing Security Policies – Determining whether the business took proper security precautions.
📞 Interviewing Witnesses & Experts – Working with security professionals to identify lapses in security.
⚖ Aggressively Negotiating & Litigating – Fighting for maximum compensation for our clients.
We prepare every case for trial, ensuring that businesses take responsibility for their negligence.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Negligent Security Case?
✔ Property Owners & Landlords – For failing to provide adequate security.
✔ Shopping Malls & Retail Stores – For ignoring known security risks.
✔ Hotels & Resorts – For failing to protect guests from foreseeable dangers.
✔ Nightclubs, Bars & Restaurants – For over-serving patrons and allowing violent behavior.
✔ Apartment Complex Owners – For not maintaining proper security in common areas.
✔ Parking Lot Operators – For failing to monitor and secure dangerous locations.
These entities must be held accountable when they fail to protect the public.
Wrongful Death – Pursuing Justice for Families
In Florida, a wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit that can be filed when a person’s death is caused by negligence, misconduct, or wrongdoing. The Florida Wrongful Death Act (F.S. 768.16 to 768.26) governs these claims, allowing the deceased’s relatives or estate to seek compensation for their loss and damages.
Key Steps in a Wrongful Death Claim:
- Determine the cause of death and its connection to negligence.
- Obtain a copy of the death certificate as official proof.
- Identify the personal representative (P.R.) of the estate:
- Determine if the deceased had a will and named a P.R.
- If no will exists, establish the most likely person to be named P.R.
- Identify any surviving spouse or children.
- Assess the number of beneficiaries who may have a legal claim.
Wrongful death cases often arise in car accidents, negligent security incidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice. Holzberg Legal fights for the families of wrongful death victims, ensuring they receive justice and compensation for their loss.
Victims of Negligent Security & Wrongful Death Are Entitled to Compensation
If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligent security, you may be entitled to recover damages, including:
💰 Medical Expenses – Hospital bills, rehabilitation, and future medical costs. 💰 Lost Wages & Future Earnings – Compensation for missed work and long-term disability. 💰 Pain & Suffering – Physical and emotional trauma caused by the incident. 💰 Emotional Distress & PTSD – Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 💰 Wrongful Death Damages – Funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and financial support for families.
We fight aggressively to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
📞 Call Holzberg Legal at (305) 668-6410 for a FREE Consultation.