Jacksonville Negligent Security Lawyer

Millions Won for Victims Injured Due to Security Failures

Property owners have important obligations when it comes to keeping visitors and guests safe. This includes a duty to provide adequate security based on risks and conditions that exist at a property or place of business. Unfortunately, some landowners fail to meet this duty.

If you or someone you love has been injured because of security lapses on someone else’s property, you may have a right to file a claim and seek compensation for your damages. 

At Edwards & Ragatz, P.A., we’re here to help victims fight for justice in claims against property owners and insurance companies that put profits over people. Over our years in practice, we’ve excelled in litigating injury claims based on premises liability and negligent security and are standing by to discuss how we may be able to help you.

Our Jacksonville negligent security attorneys have won hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for clients. Call (904) 295-1050 or contact us online to request a FREE review of your case.

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability lawsuit based on allegations that a property owner failed to implement adequate safety measures, creating an environment where criminal acts such as assaults, robberies, or other violent crimes can occur. Property owners, especially those who own businesses, are legally obligated to provide reasonable security measures to protect visitors, customers, and residents from foreseeable dangers.

Negligent security may involve:

• Lack of security personnel or guards
• Inadequate lighting in parking lots, entrances, or hallways
• Broken locks or unsecured doors
• Failure to maintain surveillance cameras
• Lack of security policies or protocols

When these failures lead to preventable injuries, victims may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced legal team can help you understand your rights and options.

When Can You File a Negligent Security Lawsuit in Jacksonville?

A negligent security claim arises when a person suffers harm because a property owner failed to take appropriate security precautions. For a claim to be successful, the injured party must prove that:

1. The Property Owner Owed a Duty of Care: The property owner had a responsibility to take reasonable security measures to ensure the safety of visitors.
2. The Duty Was Breached: The owner failed to meet this responsibility, either through direct action (like turning off security systems) or inaction (such as ignoring known safety issues).
3. The Breach Resulted in Harm: The lack of security measures directly led to an injury or crime.
4. The Harm Was Foreseeable: The crime or injury that occurred was foreseeable, meaning it was not a freak occurrence, and the property owner should have reasonably anticipated it.

Our attorneys can help gather the evidence needed to build a compelling case, including security footage, eyewitness statements, and expert testimony, to show that the property owner failed in their duty to protect you.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Florida Negligent Security Case?

Liability in a negligent security case typically falls on the owner or manager of the property where the crime occurred. However, there are often multiple parties involved in the ownership and management of a business or residential building, including:

• Landlords or property managers
• Business owners or operators
• Event organizers or security companies

At Edwards & Ragatz, P.A., we have a proven track record of identifying all liable parties and holding them accountable for their negligence.

Compensation in a Negligent Security Claim in Jacksonville, FL

Victims of negligent security incidents can seek compensation for a wide range of damages, including:

• Medical expenses (both current and future)
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Loss of companionship or support in the event of wrongful death

We understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate a negligent security claim, especially after a traumatic event. Our team will work with you to calculate your total damages and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Us?

Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. has over 150 years of combined experience, and our partners, Tom Edwards and Eric Ragatz, are Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers, a prestigious certification held by less than 2% of Florida attorneys. Their insight and our proven record of success are a major part of why clients and colleagues continually choose us.

• We’ve handled thousands of personal injury claims, recovering record-setting results and hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
• We have proven results in premises liability and negligent security lawsuits, including an $11 million negligent security recovery against an apartment complex and an $8 million recovery for a client injured in a hospital due to security failures. 
• We take an innovative and strategic approach to every case, tailoring our legal strategies to the specific circumstances.
• We have a history of successfully challenging large corporations and insurance carriers.

If you’ve been injured due to negligent security, it’s important to act quickly. Our firm can investigate your case, gather the necessary evidence, and take on the parties responsible for your injuries.