Los Angeles Negligent Security Attorney

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security occurs when a property owner or business fails to implement reasonable safety measures to protect guests, tenants, or visitors from foreseeable harm. California law requires property owners to address known risks and provide a secure environment. When they don’t, people can be exposed to preventable crimes and injuries.

Examples of Negligent Security Include:

• Poor Lighting: Unlit parking lots, stairwells, or walkways that allow criminals to hide.
• Broken or Missing Locks: Failure to secure doors, windows, or gates.
• Lack of Security Cameras: No surveillance in areas prone to criminal activity.
• Untrained or Inattentive Security Staff: Guards who are unequipped to handle safety responsibilities.
• Unmonitored Entrances or Exits: Allowing unauthorized individuals access to restricted areas.
• Ignoring Prior Crime Data: Failing to take precautions in areas with a known history of criminal activity.

When any of these failures contribute to an assault, robbery, or other harm, property owners can be held legally responsible.

Common Injuries from Negligent Security Incidents

Crimes and accidents resulting from inadequate security often leave victims facing life-altering injuries. Our clients have suffered:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) from assaults or falls during attacks
• Broken Bones and Fractures caused by violent encounters
• Gunshot and Stab Wounds from robberies or violent altercations
• Psychological Trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Cuts, Bruises, and Lacerations sustained during incidents
• Financial Losses from stolen property
• Fatal Injuries leading to wrongful death claims

No matter the severity of your injuries, Carpenter & Zuckerman will fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Negligent security cases often involve multiple parties who share responsibility for failing to provide adequate safety. Depending on the circumstances, liability may fall on:

• Property Owners and Landlords: for failing to secure residential or commercial spaces.
• Hotels and Motels: for not properly securing guest rooms, hallways, or parking areas.
• Retail Stores, Shopping Centers, and Malls: for inadequate security in stores or parking lots.
• Apartment Complexes: for ignoring risks in common areas like lobbies, gyms, or stairwells.
• Bars, Nightclubs, and Restaurants: for failing to provide security in high-risk settings.
• Event Organizers: for not ensuring safety during concerts, festivals, or large gatherings.

Our team conducts in-depth investigations, reviews security footage, consults experts, and builds strong cases to hold negligent parties accountable.

Compensation Available to Victims

If you’ve been harmed due to negligent security in Los Angeles, you may be entitled to significant compensation for both financial losses and emotional suffering.

Recoverable damages may include:

• Medical Expenses: hospital bills, surgeries, physical therapy, counseling
• Lost Wages: reimbursement for missed work or diminished earning capacity
• Pain and Suffering: compensation for emotional distress and physical pain
• Property Damage: stolen or destroyed belongings
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: how your quality of life has been affected
• Wrongful Death Benefits: funeral costs and loss of financial support for grieving families

Carpenter & Zuckerman is relentless in pursuing maximum compensation so victims can begin the process of healing and rebuilding their lives.

Why Choose Carpenter & Zuckerman?

At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we are more than just lawyers—we are advocates for justice. Our firm has built a reputation across California for aggressively representing injury victims and securing results. We understand the devastating impact negligent security can have, and we treat every case with the compassion and determination it deserves.

What sets us apart?

• Decades of Experience handling complex negligent security and premises liability cases
• Proven Results with significant settlements and verdicts for injury victims
• Personalized Legal Guidance tailored to your unique case
• No Fees Unless We Win – you pay nothing upfront for our representation

When property owners cut corners on security, they put lives at risk. Carpenter & Zuckerman stands ready to fight for your rights and hold negligent parties accountable.