Santa Ana Negligent Security Lawyer
Santa Ana Negligent Security Attorney
Experiencing a security breach or attack can be a traumatic event, leaving victims with both physical and emotional scars. Many times, these types of incidents could have been prevented if the property owner had been vigilant with security measures. If you or a loved one have sustained an injury as the result of negligent security, you deserve justice and compensation. Our team of Santa Ana negligent security lawyers is prepared to handle your case.
What Is Negligent Security?
If property owners in Santa Ana fail to provide security measures when they reasonably should, they can be liable for negligent security. This includes failing to provide adequate lighting and security personnel, breakable or insufficient locks, and failing to monitor or limit access to certain areas of the premises. Property owners may be held accountable for any harm or losses sustained by guests/residents if they do not take reasonable precautions to guarantee their safety.
About Our Firm
Supporting people who have been injured by careless security is a task we at Easton & Easton take great pride in. Our family of attorneys is uniquely qualified to coordinate our efforts and produce outstanding outcomes for our clients, having amassed over 100 years of collective experience in personal injury litigation.
We carefully prepare every case in order to obtain the strongest possible evidence and outcome. Numerous honors and a reputation for excellence throughout Santa Ana and beyond have been bestowed upon us due to our dedication to honesty and client satisfaction. Let our family assist yours in getting the justice and recompense you are due.
Why You Need a Lawyer for Negligent Security Cases
It can be intimidating to handle a negligent security lawsuit on your own, particularly if you are also tending to the aftermath of an injury. It is imperative that you hire a lawyer to increase your likelihood of success in the case. A personal injury attorney can help in many different ways:
- Knowledge in Premises Liability Law: A skilled negligent security attorney can successfully manage the nuances of the California court system to create a compelling case on your behalf. They will be familiar with the intricacies of premises liability law and know how and when they apply to your case.
- Investigation Skills: To establish that the property owner’s negligence caused your injuries, a lawyer will carry out a comprehensive investigation to obtain evidence, including witness interviews, surveillance footage, and police records.
- Proof of Negligence: A successful claim requires proof that the property owner was careless and that your injuries were a direct result of their carelessness. The right attorney can assist you in obtaining and presenting the required proof.
- Maximizing Compensation: A lawyer can assist you in pursuing the most amount of money possible for your injuries, taking into account lost income, medical costs, pain and suffering, and other damages.
- Correspondence with Insurance Companies: To guarantee you obtain fair compensation, an attorney can bargain with insurance providers on your behalf. Insurance providers frequently work to reduce claims, so it is our job to ensure this does not happen to you.
Common Events That Lead to Negligent Security
Negligent security can happen in a variety of contexts, endangering people in areas where they ought to feel secure. For example, property owners in apartment buildings might fail to maintain the proper security, lighting, or surveillance, which could result in assaults or break-ins.
Malls and shopping centers are popular places where thefts, assaults, and other criminal activity may occur due to a lack of surveillance, inadequate security guards, and dim lighting in parking lots. In order to safeguard guests from such attacks, hotels and motels must also have sufficient security measures, such as surveillance cameras, secure locks, and security personnel.
FAQs
Q: How Much Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in California?
A: In California, the amount you can sue for emotional distress varies widely based on the specifics of the case. Factors such as the severity of the distress, the circumstances leading to it, and the impact it had on your life play a role. Compensation can range widely depending on the evidence presented and the judgment or settlement reached.
Q: What Is a Common Defense to a Negligence Lawsuit?
A: Common defenses to a negligence claim include the plaintiff’s own contributory or comparative negligence, which means that the plaintiff was also at fault in causing his or her own injuries, or assumption of risk, which means that the plaintiff knew that what he or she was doing involved a risk of injury. Lack of duty is another common defense and argues that the defendant didn’t owe the plaintiff a duty of care in the first place.
Q: Can You Get Punitive Damages for Negligence in California?
A: In California, punitive damages are not awarded for ‘ordinary negligence’ but rather require gross negligence or intentional misconduct. To receive punitive damages, the plaintiff must show that the defendant displayed malice, fraud, or reckless disregard for others, which carries a higher burden of proof than what is required to receive compensatory damages.
Q: What Is a Negligent Security Lawsuit in California?
A: A negligent security lawsuit in California involves holding a property owner or manager liable for injuries someone sustained due to inadequate security measures or a lack thereof. This may involve broken locks, inadequate lights, or a shortage of security guards. Plaintiffs must demonstrate that the property owner’s failure to provide appropriate security resulted in an event that caused harm (an attack, robbery, etc.)
Contact a Santa Ana Negligent Security Lawyer
Should you or a loved one be a victim of negligent security in Santa Ana, our compassionate, experienced lawyers at Easton & Easton, LLP, are ready to provide you with highly effective legal support. We will help you pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.
You can count on our family firm to be there for you through every step of this difficult process. To schedule a consultation with an Easton & Easton attorney, contact us today and take the first step towards reclaiming your peace of mind and financial stability.
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Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
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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, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
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 certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
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