Assault Attorney for Security Negligence in McKinney
If you or a loved one have been assaulted due to unsecured access, inadequate security or other types of negligence, you may be entitled to collect for your damages. The Lucé Law, PC legal team represents victims of negligent security, working tirelessly to hold property owners and businesses accountable for failing to provide a safe environment. Contact our McKinney law firm today for your free assault and serious injury legal consultation.
Legal Representation for Assaults Caused by Security Negligence
Owners of shopping malls, parking garages, apartment complexes, bars, hotels and other businesses can be held liable for assaults that occur on their premises. With decades of experience across a range of legal practice areas, our attorney team has encountered examples of negligence in many facilities. In these circumstances, owners must be held to account for the resulting assault or serious injury. Owners liability can arise from the following.
- Inadequate lighting
- Inadequate surveillance
- Broken locks, or unsecured fences, gates and other means of access
- Inadequate or absent security guards
- Negligence of security guards
While the underlying negligence might not be immediately obvious, an experienced personal injury attorney knows how to identify common security issues that put individuals at risk. If premise owners fail to create a safe environment that prevents the opportunity for assault, they may be held liable for any damages. Joe Lucé and his team are experienced in premises cases and work hard to protect your rights, holding those responsible for your or your loved one’s injuries accountable. Call Joe Lucé for a no-cost initial consultation.
Common Questions About Assault Injuries and Security Negligence
What types of places can be held responsible for an assault injury?
The types of places that can be held responsible for assault injuries include hotels, bars, apartment complexes, shopping malls, retail stores and other locations open to the public. Additional facilities where negligent security contributes to assaults are concert venues, sports arenas, office buildings and hospitals.
How do you prove a property owner failed to provide adequate security?
To prove a property owner failed to provide adequate security, an attorney will need to prove they had a duty of care to the victim, the potential for criminal activity on the property was foreseeable, they did not take reasonable precautions to protect against the risk of crime, and that this breach of duty was a direct cause of the assault.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit for negligent security in Texas?
Assault victims in Texas typically have two years from the date of the assault to file a negligent security lawsuit against a property owner or business. Speaking with an assault injury attorney as soon as possible provides enough time to investigate the assault and file the lawsuit.
Speak With a Collin County Assault and Serious Injury Attorney
Contact the assault injury attorneys at Lucé Law, PC for advice and representation after a serious injury that could have been avoided. When you have been the victim of security negligence, our lawyers can secure the damages you deserve. Call (972) 632-1300 or request a free legal consultation.
