Anaheim Negligent Security Lawyer
Skilled Negligent Security Attorney in Anaheim, CA
Being injured after a crime due to inadequate security can make you feel violated and vulnerable. Medical bills can be too much to handle, lost wages can threaten your stability, and emotional pain can stay for years. You can benefit from having an Anaheim negligent security lawyer from Easton & Easton, LLP, in this situation. We can understand your case’s intricacies in claiming the compensation that is rightfully yours.
A Thorough Investigation That Builds a Strong Case
Our team can gather all the evidence proving that the property owner’s negligence in Anaheim led to your injuries. We can ensure that we do due diligence, such as finding footage from nearby businesses and public transport.
Police Reports
Police reports describe the scene and the statements given by witnesses. These documents also provide observations made by the officers themselves. We can obtain those reports and locate additional witnesses so they can narrate their side of the story.
Maintenance Records
If these exist, maintenance records can show that the owner did not maintain their cameras, alarms, lights, or other devices, which led to your injury.
Working Closely With Professionals to Understand Your Case
We can collaborate with physicians who can help us establish how severe your injury is and its associated costs. These costs include, but are not limited to:
Treatment Costs
All expenses incurred in taking care of yourself fall under treatment costs. These can be from present and future treatment costs, rehabilitation services, and medication. Your treatment can help detail what we know concerning your health.
Medical Documentation
By gathering medical files on your diagnosis, prescription plans, and prognosis, we can see how your wounds affect your life. We can also connect it to other information regarding how your injuries came from the criminal actions committed against you.
Aggressive Negotiation for a Fair Settlement
Our professional personal injury attorneys can communicate with the insurance company that covers the premises. We can utilize all the evidence gathered to demonstrate that your injuries came from a security lapse by the property owner. Our firm can conduct an elaborate review of the case to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship between your injuries and the failed security.
Easton & Easton, LLP, works to secure a settlement that compensates you fairly for everything you have lost. From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering, we can fight for all of it. We refuse to take any offer made in bad faith. Our team can aggressively fight to protect your rights and get maximum compensation.
Litigation for Your Case
We can represent you before a judge if we do not reach a favorable agreement. We can plan every step of your case carefully and anticipate what opponents might say so we can present the most effective counterargument. This process can entail reviewing the legal literature comprehensively and examining similar cases.
Having handled similar disputes before, your legal advocate can defend your interests in front of judges or juries. In court, they can make sure that the jury understands both how severe your injuries were and that it is the property owner’s fault.
Anaheim Negligent Security Lawyer FAQs
Q: What Is a Common Defense Against a Negligence Claim?
A: Overall, in negligent security cases, plaintiffs argue that their injuries stemmed from the lack of appropriate security. A common defense against a negligence claim is that property owners provided reasonable security measures for the circumstances leading to the incident.
Defense representation arguing this defense may argue that the crime resulting in the plaintiff’s injury was unforeseeable or unavoidable. If the defense can back this argument with clear evidence, it can be difficult for the plaintiff’s side to overcome it.
Q: What Are the Four Types of Negligence?
A: While no universally accepted categorization of negligence exists, some people have groupings to help distinguish certain case aspects. The most common type of negligence is ordinary negligence, where the person failed to exercise the level of reasonable care an ordinary person would use in similar circumstances.
A more serious second type is gross negligence, where there is a reckless disregard for others’ safety. Professional negligence also exists for people performing their work duties. Lastly, malicious negligence can include conscious or intentional disregard for people’s safety.
Q: What Is Gross Negligence?
A: There are levels of severity in negligence, and gross negligence is one of the highest. Gross negligence can imply that the defendant went well past carelessness and bordered on or seriously surpassed recklessness. In gross negligence cases, the defendant can allegedly have had no regard for the safety of others and spent no money to try to shield anyone from danger.
It is common for gross negligence to not be involved in a negligent security trial. If it is, though, the plaintiff can seek punitive damages.
Q: How Much Can a Lawyer Take From a Settlement in California?
A: The amount that a lawyer can take from a settlement in California varies, depending on the type of case. Commonly, while there can be an upper limit to how much an attorney can receive from your negligent security settlement, it is wise to speak with firms before hiring them to gauge how much they will charge. A skilled attorney can provide you with an estimate of what they will charge you and whether it is a contingency fee or another fee structure.
Help With Your Negligent Security Case in Anaheim
Negligent security cases can be difficult if you attempt to conduct them alone. It is unwise to pursue compensation without a skilled attorney, especially if you have no experience in the legal system. Let Easton & Easton, LLP, help you through this difficult time. We have experience fighting aggressively for our clients and know what it takes to get maximum compensation in these cases. You can be assured that your desires are safe when you partner with us.
As a patron or legally invited person, you deserve compensation when a property owner fails to protect you from crime on their property. This does not mean, however, that the at-fault individual will simply pay you because it is the right thing to do. On the contrary, these individuals often shy away from responsibility. If they do decide to pay you, they can try minimizing all payouts, so they rarely cover what you need.
When you hire us, we can fight against disrespectful settlement offers and deals that are not worth your time. While you focus on recovery, we can be your greatest advocate. Contact us today for more information about how we can help in your negligent security case. Remember, you are not alone.
Anaheim, CA Negligent Security Legal Resources
Your Story Is Important To Us.
CALL US SO WE CAN HEAR IT.
Easton & Easton has been recognized by TopVerdict.com Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles for 2025, for the case Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver — recognized more than 75 times by TopVerdict.com over the past 5 years — including fifty-eight #1 recognitions, and a recognition that arrives in the firm’s 35th anniversary year.
Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available. Trust is earned. We've earned it.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton was voted #1 in 2026 (People's Choice Award). This recognition means the most to us — because it comes from the community we serve. Voted #1 in 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026 — four #1 wins, including three years in a row
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2027. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Three attorneys — John, Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027. The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
20+ prestigious awards and recognitions. Exposed to the harshest scrutiny. Earning the highest honors. Recognized by every major legal organization — year after year.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
No purchase was required for selection. Selection methodologies available upon request.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
Partner W. Douglas Easton
What Our Clients Say
“Client testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary. No guarantee of outcome.”
Contact
Contact
ES