Victim Advocate for Injuries When Security Is Not Present
Were you attacked or assaulted at a business that didn’t have proper security measures in place? You may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you suffered as a result of the attack.
How does Florida law define lack of security? How can you prove a crime was foreseeable? How much compensation could you receive? Do you need to hire a crime victims rights advocate to get compensation?
Here’s what you need to know about a lack of security. Want to discuss your incident with an experienced Florida negligent security advocate? It’s important you know your rights when it comes to the compensation you are entitled to as a crime victim survivor. Contact Victim Advocate today for a free consultation.
How Does the Law Define Lack of Security?
Lack of security – also known as negligent security – is part of Florida’s premises liability law. It says property owners can be held legally liable for injuries or damages visitors to their property suffer as a result of negligence.
To prove a lack of security in Florida, you must show:
- You were on the premises legally,
- The location lacked proper security measures,
- The property owner should have been able to reasonably foresee the criminal activity you suffered from, AND
- You suffered harm as a result
The professional victim advocates at Victim Advocate can help you determine whether your incident may qualify as a negligent security case.
Examples of Negligent Security or Lack of Security
A few common examples of lack of security include:
- Lack of fully functioning security cameras
- Missing or inadequate lighting
- Broken gates or fences
- Unqualified or untrained security guards
- Doors that won’t lock
- No security guards (when their presence would be warranted)
- Lack of fully functioning alarm systems
These aren’t the only examples of negligent security, so schedule a free consultation with Victim Advocate. We pride ourselves on our victim advocacy.
How Can You Prove a Crime Was Foreseeable?
Foreseeability asks how likely it is a “reasonable person” could have anticipated the potential results of their actions. Crime victim advocates are excellent at proving foreseeability.
One way they do this is to look at the place where you were attacked and places like it. Have crimes happened there before? Would a “reasonable person” be able to figure out that a crime might happen on their property, and that they should take steps to prevent it?
Crimes at convenience stores and gas stations are so foreseeable that Florida law requires them to install and maintain functional security cameras, ensure the entire area is well lit, and take other steps to help deter crime. Businesses that don’t take these precautionary measures can be sued for providing negligent security.
Compensation for Crime Victims Resulting from Negligent Security
If you were attacked due to negligent security on another person’s property, you may be entitled to many different types of damages, including:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Disability
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional suffering
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- And more
A crime victim advocates can give you a better idea of how much your case may be worth. Schedule a free consultation with Victim Advocate today.
Why You Need a Florida Negligent Security Victim Advocate
Since businesses (and their insurance companies) will do everything they can to avoid paying you what your case is worth, you need a negligence victim advocate by your side to prove the property owner or manager is responsible for your attack and owes you compensation as a result.
People who hire victim advocates get more than 3 times as much money, on average, than people who don’t – and that’s even after the fees are taken out.
Contact an Experienced Florida Negligent Security Victim Advocate Today
At Victim Advocate, we have offices located across South Florida so we can help as many people as possible get justice for their injuries. If you were assaulted on somebody else’s property, schedule a free consultation at Victim Advocate today. We may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve to help you start moving forward with your life. Our victim advocates have years of experience fighting for crime victims’ compensation and helping them onto the path of recovery.
