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Were you or a loved one the victim of an attack in Miami, Florida? It’s possible that the property owner may be financially responsible. If the property owner failed to take proper precautions to keep you safe, a Miami negligent security lawyer at Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Our trusted injury lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience fighting for injured clients across South Florida. You can count on us to aggressively pursue the fair compensation you deserve.

We’re always available to discuss your legal options. If you were injured, contact our law firm in Miami, Florida at (305) 937-0191 to schedule a free consultation today.

How Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With a Negligent Security Claim in Miami, FL

How Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With a Negligent Security Claim in Miami, FL

Most of the time, victims of a criminal attack don’t know that someone other than the attacker might be responsible. In this day and age, business owners have the tools to prevent many attacks–and they can be held financially accountable if they fail to act.

That doesn’t mean getting compensation will be easy. Working with an experienced Miami personal injury lawyer is the best way to get the money you need.

At Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injury victims. We’ve also won the AVVO Client Choice Award and earned a perfect-10 AVVO rating. 

When you hire our team, you’ll benefit from that experience when we:

  • Conduct a detailed investigation into your case
  • Identify all of the damages you’ve sustained
  • Locate all responsible parties
  • Calculate the true value of your injury claim
  • Work with experts who can strengthen your personal injury case
  • Negotiate with the insurance companies to maximize your compensation

You can count on our Miami personal injury attorneys to take a vested interest in your case. Call today to learn more about how we can help maximize your settlement or verdict.

How Common Are Negligent Security Claims in Miami?

Adequate security is more important than ever in Miami. During the first two months of 2022 alone, the Miami-Dade police department reported 882 violent crimes–a 9.29% increase over the same period in 2021.

Unfortunately, assault, sexual assault, and other violent crimes are an ongoing problem in Miami. In 2019, police arrested 69,730 people in Miami-Dade County. In fact, reports show that Miami is safer than only 9% of all other U.S. cities.

Many violent crimes are preventable. Many of these crimes simply wouldn’t happen if Miami business owners took adequate security precautions.

What is My Miami Negligent Security Case Worth?

While you have a right to fair compensation, you still have to ask for that compensation. Insurance companies won’t simply hand over a check. That makes it especially important to know how much your personal injury case is worth.

The value of an injury claim depends on all of the facts and circumstances, including:

  • The type and severity of your injuries
  • The cost of your past and future medical treatment
  • Your lost income and other expenses
  • Damage to your quality of life
  • The mental impact of the attack, including ongoing PTSD and other emotional trauma
  • The strength of your negligence claim

Insurance companies will try to downplay your damages. Just like in a car accident case, you’ll have to prove the damages you’ve suffered. Our experienced lawyers are here to help with the complex valuation process. All you have to do is call for a free consultation today.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Negligent Security?

Victims of violent crimes are often unable to work while they recover. Your medical bills and daily expenses can start to add up quickly.

Under Florida personal injury laws, you deserve to be compensated for all of your losses–both economic and non-economic.

Examples of your economic damages include:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages, income, and employment benefits
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Psychological counseling
  • Nursing care
  • Property damage

Your non-economic damages include things like:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression 
  • Physical disfigurement and scarring
  • Loss of consortium and damage to relationships

Your attacker may also be on the hook for punitive damages, which are awarded solely to punish a defendant for intentional or malicious wrongdoing.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for Causing My Own Injuries in Florida?

The insurance company might try to blame you for your injuries. If your negligence contributed to the attack, you can still recover damages from other negligent parties — but only if your share of fault doesn’t exceed 50%. 

Florida follows a modified comparative fault law. If you share 50% or less of the blame, you can take home a reduced settlement or verdict.

Our Miami Negligent Security Lawyers Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Injuries

Any type of attack can leave you struggling with severe injuries. At Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers, our lawyers often help clients who have sustained:

Some attacks are so severe that they lead to wrongful death of your loved one. Regardless of your injuries, we’ll fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.

What is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability. Property owners must take reasonable steps to keep invited visitors safe. “Negligent security” is the term used to describe a situation where the property owner fails to provide adequate security.

Negligent security cases are always fact-specific. The definition of “adequate security” can vary widely from case to case. What constitutes “reasonable security” in one neighborhood might not be enough to keep others safe in a different neighborhood.

Property owners may be held liable for their failure to:

  • Hire security guards
  • Respond to security companies’ alerts
  • Install security cameras and video surveillance
  • Fix locks on doors and gates
  • Install adequate lighting
  • Install fences, security systems, or locked gates
  • Install metal detectors and other deterrence measures
  • Train employees to respond effectively to criminal activity
  • Provide warnings about dangerous criminal activity in the area

Property owners are only responsible if the criminal activity was reasonably foreseeable. These types of claims depend heavily on what was foreseeable under the circumstances. Owners in high-crime areas are required to take stricter security measures than those in low-risk environments.

Relevant factors in assessing the owner’s duty include:

  • Prior criminal activity in the neighborhood
  • The type of business involved
  • The type of clients attracted to the particular business
  • The location of the business
  • Specific types of crimes that have occurred in the past

Our lawyers in Miami can help you evaluate your case during a free case review. To get started, give us a quick call today.

How Do I Establish Liability for Negligent Security in Florida? 

Our lawyers will always conduct an independent investigation to determine whether you have a valid negligent security claim. 

Generally speaking, you must establish the following facts to recover damages for negligent security:

  • The property owner owed you a legal duty of care
  • The owner should have reasonably foreseen the criminal activity
  • The property itself lacked security that could have prevented the crime
  • You were injured and sustained damages because of the owner’s failures

Failure to provide adequate security is a breach of the property owner’s duty of care. The property owner can be held financially responsible even though they had nothing to do with the crime itself.

Liability hinges on the fact that the property owner could have prevented the attack if reasonable security measures had been present.

That’s true even if your attacker was arrested and is facing criminal charges.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Negligent Security?

Anyone who could have prevented the attack can be held liable under Florida premises liability laws. 

Potentially responsible parties include:

  • Colleges and universities
  • Apartment complexes and landlords
  • Bars
  • Restaurants
  • Nightclubs 
  • Sports complexes
  • Hotels
  • Hospitals and nursing homes
  • Office complexes
  • Parking garages and parking lots
  • Shopping malls
  • Grocery stores
  • Gas stations
  • Banks 
  • Pawnshops 
  • Cruise ships
  • Your attacker

Were you injured because a business owner failed to take proper steps to protect your safety? Call our team today to create an attorney-client relationship. An experienced Miami negligent security attorney can help you fight to hold the negligent parties accountable.

How Long Do I Have to File a Negligent Security Lawsuit if I Was Injured in Florida?

The statute of limitations in Florida personal injury cases is two years from the date of the attack. Victims who fail to take legal action before the two-year deadline lose their right to compensation.

Negligence cases in Florida used to be subject to a four-year statute of limitations. However, on March 24, 2023, the deadline was shortened. Accordingly, injuries and incidents that occur after that date must be legally acted upon within two years.

Contact a Miami Negligent Security Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you were injured because of a property owner’s negligence in Miami Beach, we’re here to help. We’ve already recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients, and we’d be proud to stand up for your rights.

Call Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a Miami negligent security lawyer today.

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