Negligent Security Lawyer in Fort Worth
Assaults, Attacks & Lax Security
When a property owner fails to provide reasonable security and a preventable crime happens as a result, victims deserve accountability, not excuses. Mizani Law Firm represents victims of negligent security incidents in Fort Worth and throughout North Texas. Our attorneys have secured results in cases involving serious harm, including a $1,000,050 settlement for a client injured in an assault. Our trial-ready approach and thorough investigation of a property's security history make the difference in these cases.
As a type of premises liability claim, negligent security cases involve their own specific standard: whether a property owner's failure to provide reasonable security measures allowed a foreseeable crime to happen. We can investigate and analyze to determine the best approach to hold responsible parties accountable and pursue maximum compensation.
If inadequate security led to your injury, reach out for a free consultation. We are ready to listen, answer your questions, and offer insight on your next steps.
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“I highly recommend The Mizani Law Firm! I was injured and needed legal help on short notice, and they interviewed me in person and thankfully stepped in to take my case. From start to finish, they were professional, compassionate, and truly fought for me.”- Linda H.
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$450,000 Premises Liability
Client sustained injuries while being transported from the jet bridge onto an airplane.
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$300,000 Slip & Fall
Obtained for a client who injured her shoulder when she slipped and fell at a national chain restaurant.
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$200,000 Premises Liability
Settlement for a client that slipped and fell at a clothing store.
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$175,000 Premises Liability Injury
Settlement for client who fell as a result of uneven flooring when visiting an aquarium.
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$120,000 Slip and Fall Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who slipped and fell at a restaurant.
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$101,000 Premises Liability Injury
Obtained a settlement for a client who sustained injuries in a premises liability case.
How Negligent Security Claims Work
Texas law requires property owners to implement reasonable security measures to prevent foreseeable criminal acts on their premises, such as assaults, robberies, or other violent crimes. That duty can include lighting, surveillance cameras, security personnel, and access controls. Property owners must also regularly assess security risks and address known hazards.
Determining liability in a negligent security case generally involves examining:
- Foreseeability: Whether the type of incident was reasonably foreseeable given the property's characteristics and history. The Texas Supreme Court's decision in Timberwalk Apartments, Partners, Inc. v. Cain (1998) set out five factors courts weigh here: the proximity, recency, frequency, similarity, and publicity of prior crimes in the area.
- Adequacy of security measures: Whether the lighting, surveillance, personnel, access controls, or fencing actually in place were reasonable given the foreseeable risk.
- Compliance with regulations: Whether the property owner followed applicable building codes, ordinances, and security requirements.
- Response to known risk: Whether the property owner took appropriate action once a specific risk became known.
- Causation: A direct link between the inadequate security and the injuries suffered.
At Mizani Law Firm, we understand the profound impact inadequate security can have on victims and their families. We investigate the facts of each case thoroughly, including the property's crime history, the security measures actually in place, and whether the property owner responded appropriately to known risks, to build the strongest possible claim. We prepare every case as if it's headed to trial and work on contingency, so there's no upfront cost to finding out what your case is worth.
frequently asked questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 214-484-0609 today!
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Property owners, managers, landlords, security companies, and third-party contractors responsible for security measures may all potentially be held liable if their negligence contributed to the incident. Identifying every liable party often takes a thorough investigation into who controlled the property and its security.
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Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system: you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. An attorney can help evaluate how that rule applies to your specific situation.
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Yes. The criminal case against the perpetrator and your civil negligent security claim against the property owner are separate legal matters, and one doesn't prevent the other. You can pursue your civil claim regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
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A waiver may be raised as a defense, but it doesn't automatically defeat a negligent security claim. An attorney can review the specific waiver and circumstances to determine whether it actually limits your case.
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Yes, generally two years from the date of the incident, though exceptions can apply in certain circumstances. It's best to move quickly, since evidence like security footage, incident reports, and witness memories can all fade or disappear over time.
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