If you or a loved one has been injured in an attack on someone else’s property, you are likely feeling overwhelmed. You might be dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills. You may also be wondering if the attack could have been prevented. In many cases, the answer is yes.

At The Super Lawyer, we believe that property owners in Houston have a responsibility to keep their visitors safe. When they fail to provide adequate security measures, criminals take advantage. If a property owner’s negligence led to your injury, a Houston negligent security lawyer can help you fight for justice.

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a specific type of premises liability claim. Under Texas law, property owners—such as apartment complexes, shopping malls, hotels, and parking garage operators—have a legal duty to protect lawful visitors from foreseeable harm. This includes protecting you from criminal acts by third parties.

When a property owner knows (or should know) that their property is in a high-crime area or has a history of violence, they must take reasonable steps to prevent future crimes. If they ignore these risks and you get hurt as a result, they may be held liable for inadequate security.

Common Examples of Negligent Security

Security failures can happen almost anywhere. However, we often see these cases arise in locations like apartment buildings, gas stations, nightclubs, and office buildings. A property owner might be negligent if they failed to provide:

• Functioning Locks: Broken gates, windows, or doors that allow criminals easy access.
• Adequate Lighting: Dark parking lots, stairwells, or hallways that hide potential attackers.
• Security Cameras: A lack of surveillance footage or broken cameras that fail to deter crime.
• Security Guards: Failure to hire security personnel in areas known for high crime rates.
• Warning Signs: Failing to warn visitors about recent criminal activity on the premises.

Proving Your Case: The Concept of Foreseeability

Winning a negligent security case in Texas often comes down to one big word: foreseeability. To hold a property owner responsible, we must prove that they could have predicted the crime was likely to happen.

Our legal team investigates this by looking at the history of the property. We look for:

• Crime Statistics: Data showing high rates of assault, robbery, or theft in the immediate area.
• Prior Incidents: Police reports of previous attacks at the same location.
• Maintenance Records: Proof that the owner knew about broken lights or locks but did nothing to fix them.

If there is a pattern of criminal activity, the property owner has a property owner duty to step up their security. If they didn’t, we use that evidence to build your claim.

How We Investigate Your Claim

When you hire a Houston negligent security lawyer from our team, we start working immediately to preserve evidence. Evidence can disappear quickly, so acting fast is crucial. Our investigation process typically involves:

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• Gathering police reports related to your incident and past incidents.
• Securing surveillance footage before it is deleted or recorded over.
• Interviewing witnesses who saw the attack or know about the property’s security issues.
• Consulting with security experts to determine what safety measures should have been in place.

Compensation You Can Recover

A violent crime can change your life in an instant. The goal of a civil lawsuit is to help you get back on your feet financially and emotionally. Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical Expenses: This covers emergency room visits, surgeries, medication, and long-term physical therapy.
• Lost Wages: If you missed work to recover from your injuries, you can be reimbursed for that lost income.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress, such as PTSD or anxiety, caused by the attack.
• Wrongful Death: If a loved one lost their life due to security negligence, families can seek justice for their loss.

Why You Need a Houston-Specific Lawyer

Texas premises liability law can be complicated. Laws regarding what a property owner is responsible for can vary depending on the type of property and your status as a visitor. You need a lawyer who understands the local courts, local crime trends, and how to negotiate with aggressive insurance companies.

Insurance companies for property owners will often try to blame the criminal entirely or even blame you for not being careful. We know these tactics, and we know how to counter them. We handle the legal heavy lifting—evidence gathering, filing paperwork, and litigation—so you can focus on healing.

No Win, No Fee Guarantee

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That is why we work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any upfront fees. We only get paid if we win your case and recover money for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.