Seguridad negligente

Abogados por negligencia de seguridad

Property owners and landlords have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect tenants and visitors from foreseeable crime. When they cut corners, on lighting, locks, security staff, or background checks, the people who trusted that property to be safe can pay the price.

Our attorneys know how to prove a property owner knew or should have known about the danger, and hold them accountable for it.

Reclamaciones para víctimas de delitos en complejos de apartamentos de Texas

As a tenant, you may be unsure of what you can reasonably expect from your landlord. You know they need to repair anything in your apartment that threatens your health or safety, and they cannot interrupt your access to utilities without good reason.

Unless you damage the property, they will also need to return your security deposit. These obligations are fairly straightforward and outlined in your landlord/tenant agreement. But what about protecting you from crime? If you were robbed in your apartment complex, is your landlord responsible because the crime occurred on their property?

At The Daspit Law Firm, our attorneys have years of experience navigating these complex liability issues and helping clients secure million-dollar settlements for their injuries and losses. If you became a victim of crime because of your landlord’s negligence, we are ready to represent you in a court of law.

The time to file a claim is limited. Call (888) 273-1045 for immediate support. Our negligent security lawyers are available 24/7, every day of the week.

¿Qué es la negligencia en materia de seguridad?

With more and more residents looking for places to live, landlords are tempted to take shortcuts and skip background checks in the screening processes.

You may find yourself feeling unsafe in an apartment complex, not knowing if your neighbors or property employees are law-abiding citizens, or if your home is adequately protected from dangerous strangers.

Bajo la ley de Texas, los propietarios y los dueños de complejos de apartamentos no están obligados a proteger a sus inquilinos y residentes de la delincuencia. Sin embargo, la negligencia en la seguridad (un subconjunto de la responsabilidad de las premisas) puede permitirle responsabilizar a su propietario si usted sufre lesiones o pérdidas por la actividad criminal en su propiedad.

He aquí algunos ejemplos de casos en los que puede tener derecho a indemnización tras sufrir un delito en un complejo de apartamentos:

• La regla del delito previo. Si el complejo de apartamentos ha sufrido una serie de delitos en poco tiempo, el propietario puede ser responsable de delitos futuros si no responde adecuadamente.
• La doctrina de la previsibilidad. El arrendador está obligado a protegerle de los daños previsibles. Si, por ejemplo, alguien informa de una actividad sospechosa y el propietario no hace nada para remediar la situación, podría ser responsable del delito subsiguiente, ya que podría haberse previsto (y evitado) razonablemente.
• Seguridad inadecuada. Los propietarios de complejos de apartamentos no están obligados por ley a dotar a su propiedad de ciertas medidas de seguridad. Sin embargo, si la propiedad tiene puertas rotas, cámaras que funcionan mal o faltan guardias de seguridad, es posible que el propietario no esté proporcionando los servicios garantizados. Si alguien informa de algún problema y el propietario no hace las reparaciones necesarias, puede ser responsable de cualquier actividad delictiva resultante.
• Negligent hiring. In Texas, landlords are required to administer background checks for all potential employees. If they hire someone with a history of violent crime, for example, and that employee commits a crime in the apartment complex, you may be eligible for compensation if you suffered injury or loss as a result.

Comprender los matices de la negligencia en materia de seguridad requiere años de experiencia y una formación rigurosa. Nuestros abogados están preparados para responder a todas sus preguntas y ayudarle a decidir si tiene derecho a una indemnización por daños y perjuicios.

FAQS Regarding Negligent Security

What is negligent security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim that holds a property owner or manager responsible when their failure to provide reasonable security measures allows a crime to occur, resulting in injury or loss.

It applies to apartment complexes, hotels, parking garages, shopping centers, and other properties where the owner had a duty to protect visitors or residents.

Can I sue my landlord if I was a victim of crime on their property?

You may be able to, if the crime was foreseeable and your landlord failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. This can include ignoring a pattern of prior crimes on the property, failing to fix broken locks, gates, or lighting, not responding to reports of suspicious activity, or hiring an employee without conducting a required background check.

What evidence is needed to prove a negligent security claim?

Strong cases typically rely on a documented history of prior crimes at the property, maintenance and repair records showing known security defects, police reports, witness statements, and evidence the landlord was on notice of the danger.

Because property owners and their insurers often dispute liability, having an attorney gather and preserve this evidence early matters.

What compensation can I recover in a negligent security case?

You may recover medical expenses, lost income, and noneconomic damages for pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Some negligent security cases have resulted in million-dollar settlements, since the harm from a foreseeable, preventable crime can be severe. If a loved one was killed, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim.

How long do I have to file a negligent security claim in Texas?

Generally two years from the date of the incident, and two years from the date of death in a wrongful death case. Evidence such as security footage and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten quickly, so it's important to have an attorney start preserving evidence as soon as possible.

Speak With a Negligent Security Lawyer Today

When you rent an apartment, you should be able to expect a certain level of safety and security. If your landlord is guilty of negligent property management or security, they must be held accountable.

The Daspit Law Firm is dedicated to helping Texas tenants successfully pursue justice, and we look forward to taking on your case as soon as possible.

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