Negligent Security Attorneys in Florida
Have you ever been victimized at a public business? Robbed, raped, beaten, or otherwise harmed when leaving a restaurant, concert, or shopping center? Unfortunately, hundreds of people are assaulted each year at places and events where they expect to be kept safe by a security presence.
Violent attacks happen just about everywhere, including:
- Shopping malls
- Apartment complexes
- Concert venues
- Grocery stores
- Laundromats
- Restaurants
While acts of violence on the news are often related to shootings, there are many ways violence might have affected you or a loved one.
Being attacked in any way is shocking, frightening, and overwhelming. You may not have the presence of mind to start taking actions against the companies that should have ensured your safety while on their property.
That’s where the personal injury experts at Accident Attorney Group, P.A. can help. We are here to support Florida victims and ensure they collect the damages they’re rightfully owed.
What Is Negligent Security?
Florida law stipulates that businesses are required to ensure the safety of their visitors, guests, and customers. When guests are injured, attacked, or otherwise harmed on a property, it is often due to negligent security.
Negligent security can happen in a number of ways. When businesses have inadequate security personnel, policies, or measures in place to ensure the public’s safety, they can be liable for negligence when an attack occurs.
The security company itself may also be at fault for negligence if its employees were not following protocol, if the company did not have adequate coverage in place, or if the company or an employee acted in ways that put customers at risk.
It can be difficult to know what legal steps to take after a traumatic event in a public place. At Accident Attorney Group, P.A., our experienced negligent security attorneys will compassionately listen to the facts of your case. We will help you understand who may be legally liable and determine an effective strategy to move forward from the harm that you suffered.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Seek in a Negligent Security Case?
Personal injuries are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic civil damages. If you’re a victim of a violent attack, the attacker will face criminal charges. Separate personal injury charges may apply against the business, property owner, or security company where the attack took place. After all, these companies had a general responsibility to keep the premises where you were attacked safe.
When violent attacks happen, you might be faced with many different kinds of immediate care expenses. Depending on the type and severity of an attack, you may have to be treated at a hospital or urgent care center.
Common expenses include:
- Emergency transportation costs
- Tests and X-rays
- Hospital stays
- Surgeries or specialty procedures
- Rehabilitation or therapy costs
- Time taken off work for recovery
A violent or unexpected attack can also cause a number of problems for victims, including panic attacks, fear of going back into public spaces, chronic pain, and more. While these kinds of damages aren’t as easily quantified, victims still deserve compensation for their effects.
Common kinds of non-economic damages that should be included in a settlement or jury award include:
- Emotional trauma
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Disability
- Ongoing physical pain
- Changes in relationships
A severe attack can be extremely traumatic and may require years of emotional therapy and support. Many victims are never the same.
These types of non-economic damages fall under the heading of “pain and suffering.” If you’ve been the victim of negligent security, the skilled personal injury attorneys at Accident Attorney Group, P.A., can help you to account for all of your damages.
How Does a Negligent Security Attorney Help?
Personal injury attorneys at Accident Attorney Group P.A. specialize in helping attack victims in Florida.
When the attack involves a property, business, or security company that should have provided enough security at the location to prevent the attack, those companies may be held liable for the victim’s injuries.
It can be difficult to determine where the responsibility for security should fall. At Accident Attorney Group, P.A., we believe that victims should not be left to face mounting bills and significant emotional consequences on their own. Our experienced attorneys will listen to the facts of your case and help you to fight for the compensation you’re owed.
Is There a Time Limit to File a Negligent Security Case?
In Florida, a negligent security lawsuit must be filed within four years of the event. After this time has passed, you will no longer be able to bring a case before the courts. That’s why it’s imperative that you contact an attorney as quickly as possible after an attack.
At Accident Attorney Group, P.A., our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys will handle essential tasks as your legal representatives. We will:
- Speak to witnesses and security experts
- Gather photos and video evidence
- Collect police reports
- Research previous security complaints
- Collect your medical records
- Evaluate future medical and psychological resources that you may need
- Calculate any lost hours at work
- File appropriate forms with the court well ahead of the legal deadlines
- Negotiate with insurers and property owners
- Represent your case in front of a judge or jury, if necessary
After a traumatic event, you shouldn’t have to worry about navigating the complex legal system in Florida all on your own. When you partner with the team at Accident Attorney Group, P.A. in Florida, we’ll handle all of the details so that you can focus on your recovery.
Representing Victims of Negligent Security in Florida
Speaking to an attorney at Accident Attorney Group, P.A., is completely free. Victims can have their case evaluated to determine what compensation they may be entitled to. Reach out today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with the negligent security experts at Accident Attorney Group, P.A. You won’t pay a dime for our services unless we win or settle your case.
