Failure to Protect from Injury or Loss
An open gate, a broken light or lack of proper security can give criminals an opportunity to rob or attack without fear of being caught in the act or identified later. But hotels, bars, businesses and apartment buildings have a legal duty to protect the safety of patrons, employees and the public, especially in high-crime areas of the city. If you or a loved one was raped, mugged or assaulted due to faulty security or property conditions, contact us to determine if you have grounds to sue for damages.
Negligent Security Claims in the Los Angeles Area
The lawyers at Russakow, Ryan & Johnson have secured settlements and verdicts in a wide range of premises liability claims, including suits alleging inadequate security. We will aggressively pursue monetary compensation for your physical injuries, economic losses (property or lost wages), and the emotional pain and suffering.
A negligent security claim can arise from:
- Sexual assault in your hotel, resort or apartment building
- Physical assault in or outside a bar or nightclub
- A mugging or assault in a parking lot or parking garage
- Any other violation by an intruder, another patron or an employee of the facility
Should There Have Been Better Security?
Did a high-traffic facility, such as a bar, hotel or shopping mall have sufficient numbers of security guards or bouncers? Where were the security personnel? Were stairwells, hallways, alleys, parking lots and other vulnerable areas properly lighted? Were there security cameras and were they functioning? Were windows or gates left open? Does the secure entry door actually keep intruders out?
We use investigators to determine the security breach, neglected maintenance or lack of security that led to the attack. We also research recent crime patterns in the area and similar incidents or claims against the property owner.
Do You Have a Case?
The law firm of Russakow, Ryan & Johnson have secured settlements and verdicts in a wide range of premises liability claims, including suits alleging inadequate security. Call us at 866-674-7061 to arrange a free, confidential consultation. There are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
