Negligent Security Lawyer in Florida

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability case where a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable criminal activity. Examples include broken gates at apartment complexes, burned‑out lighting in parking garages, or lack of security staff at venues in high‑crime areas. When owners ignore known risks or past incidents and someone is harmed as a result, Florida law allows victims to pursue compensation.


No one expects to become a victim of a crime while simply parking their car, walking to their apartment, or visiting a business. When an assault or robbery happens on someone else’s property, the physical injuries are often compounded by emotional trauma and unanswered questions. At Aaron Feuer Law, we approach negligent security cases with care, determination, and a deep understanding of what victims are going through.

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Where Negligent Security Incidents Commonly Occur

These cases often happen at apartment complexes, hotels, shopping centers, nightclubs, parking lots, and college housing. If a property has a history of crime and the owner failed to improve lighting, repair access points, or add security measures, that failure can form the basis of a negligent security claim. The key issue is foreseeability—whether the crime could have been anticipated and prevented with reasonable precautions.

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How We Investigate and Prove Security Negligence

Proving negligent security requires a detailed investigation. We gather police reports showing prior crimes, review property records and tenant complaints, and analyze whether existing security measures were missing or nonfunctional. We also work with security consultants who can explain what measures should have been in place based on the property’s history and location. This approach helps demonstrate that the attack was not random, but the result of preventable failures.

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Holding Property Owners Accountable

While the criminal who committed the act is responsible, they are often never caught or lack the resources to compensate victims. Civil law focuses on the role of the property owner and whether better security could have prevented the harm. By holding owners accountable, victims can recover damages for medical care, counseling, lost income, and other losses—while also pushing for safer conditions so others aren’t hurt the same way.

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Compassionate, Private Legal Support

We understand that discussing an assault or violent incident can be overwhelming. Our firm handles negligent security cases with discretion and respect, moving at your pace and keeping your information confidential. Our goal is to reduce your burden, not add to it, while we pursue justice on your behalf.

What to Expect

Speak With a Negligent Security Lawyer

If you believe better security could have prevented what happened to you, you deserve answers. A negligent security lawyer can evaluate the property’s failures and explain your legal options at no cost. While you focus on healing, we’ll focus on holding the responsible parties accountable.

  • Can I sue for negligent security in Florida after an assault?

    Yes. If you were harmed due to inadequate security on someone else’s property, Florida law allows you to pursue a negligent security lawsuit. The key question is whether the property owner failed to address foreseeable crime risks.

  • What counts as negligent security by a business or apartment complex?

    Negligent security can include poor lighting, broken gates or locks, lack of cameras, or no security staff in areas with known crime. If reasonable safety measures were missing or ignored, the owner may be liable.

  • Can I file an apartment complex attack lawsuit against my landlord?

    You may have a claim if your apartment complex had prior criminal activity and management failed to improve security. Landlords have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect residents and visitors from foreseeable harm.

  • What compensation is available in a negligent security case?

    Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related losses. In some cases, damages also reflect the long‑term emotional impact of the crime.

  • Will I have to go to court and relive the incident?

    Many negligent security cases resolve through settlement without a trial. If court involvement is needed, we prepare carefully and handle as much of the process as possible to minimize stress and protect your wellbeing.