When you visit a hotel, casino, apartment complex, or parking garage in Las Vegas, you expect to be safe. Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their visitors reasonable safe from harm. If a property owner cuts corners on safety and you get hurt because of it, you may have a legal claim.

At The Super Lawyer, we help victims who have been injured due to negligent security. If you were the victim of a crime that could have been prevented with better security measures, you shouldn’t have to pay for your recovery alone. Our team is here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

What is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability law. It holds property owners accountable when they fail to provide adequate security measures, leading to a visitor being injured by a third party. This often involves violent crimes like assault and battery, robbery, or other attacks.

In Nevada, business owners and landlords have a duty of care to their patrons and tenants. This doesn’t mean they have to prevent every single crime, but they must take reasonable steps to prevent crimes that are foreseeable. If they ignore known risks, they can be held liable for the damages.

Common Examples in Las Vegas Properties

Las Vegas is a busy city with high foot traffic. Unfortunately, crime can happen anywhere. Negligent security claims often arise from specific failures on the property owner’s part. Common examples we see include:

• Poor Lighting: Dark parking lots, stairwells, or hallways that hide criminal activity.
• Broken Security Measures: Locks that don’t work, broken gates, or propped-open doors.
• Lack of Security Guards: Venues that know they have high crime rates but refuse to hire enough security personnel.
• Malfunctioning Surveillance: Fake cameras or surveillance footage systems that are not being monitored or recorded.
• Untrained Staff: Security guards or employees who do not know how to handle dangerous situations or de-escalate conflicts.

Proving a Negligent Security Claim

Winning a negligent security case requires proving several specific legal elements. It is not enough to just show that you were hurt on someone else’s property. We must prove the following:

1. Duty of Care: The property owner had a legal responsibility to keep the premises safe for you.
2. Foreseeability: The crime was foreseeable. This usually means looking at crime statistics to show that similar crimes have happened in that area or on that property before.
3. Breach of Duty: The owner failed to take reasonable security measures to address those risks.
4. Causation: The lack of security directly led to your injury.
5. Damages: You suffered actual harm, such as physical injuries, emotional distress, or financial loss.

Investigation and Evidence Gathering

To prove foreseeability and negligence, we conduct a thorough investigation. We act quickly to preserve evidence before it disappears. Our investigation process typically includes:

• Requesting and reviewing police reports and incident logs.
• Securing surveillance footage of the attack and the conditions of the property.
• Analyzing local crime history to establish a pattern of danger.
• Interviewing witnesses and employees.
• Working with security experts who can testify about what the property owner should have done differently.

Compensation You May Recover

Injuries from violent crimes can be life-changing. You may face a long road to recovery, both physically and emotionally. We fight to recover full compensation for your losses, including:

• Medical Bills: Coverage for emergency room visits, surgeries, hospital stays, and future rehabilitation.
• Lost Wages: Reimbursement for the income you lost while recovering, and loss of future earning capacity if you cannot return to work.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional trauma caused by the incident.
• Wrongful Death: If a loved one lost their life due to security failures, we can help the family seek justice.

Why Choose a Las Vegas Negligent Security Lawyer?

Insurance companies for casinos, hotels, and commercial properties fight hard to deny these claims. They will try to blame the criminal for the act and say the property owner had nothing to do with it. You need a legal team that understands Nevada law and knows how to push back.

At The Super Lawyer, we offer a free consultation to review your case. We work on a contingency fee basis. This means no fee unless we win. You do not pay us any upfront costs. We only get paid if we successfully recover money for you.

Steps to Take After an Incident

If you are injured on someone else’s property due to a lack of security, the steps you take immediately after can impact your case. Here is what you should do:

1. Get to Safety and Call 911: Your health is the priority. Report the crime to the police immediately so there is an official record.
2. Seek Medical Attention: Go to a doctor or hospital right away, even if you think your injuries are minor. Medical records are crucial evidence.
3. Report the Incident to Management: Ensure the property owner or manager knows what happened and ask them to file an incident report. Do not sign anything they give you without a lawyer.
4. Document Everything: Take photos of your injuries and the scene (like broken lights or locks). Get names and numbers of witnesses.
5. Contact a Lawyer: Call a negligent security attorney before speaking to insurance adjusters.

Nevada Statute of Limitations

Time is limited for filing a lawsuit. The Nevada statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including negligent security, is generally two years from the date of the injury. If you miss this deadline, you will likely lose your right to sue.

However, evidence like video footage can be deleted within days. It is vital to contact an attorney as soon as possible so we can send preservation letters to save the evidence needed to win your case.