Under premises liability, Florida requires property owners, property management companies, landlords, employers, commercial businesses, security companies, and municipalities to assess security risks and take preventative measures to keep visitors, residents, patrons, employees, and the general public safe from harm. If you were injured due to negligent security issues, or you suffered the loss of a loved one, you have a right to pursue legal compensation with the assistance of an experienced Miami negligent security lawyer.

Call (954) 500-4878 to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney at Englander Peebles. We have secured millions of dollars for clients injured in premise liability cases, including negligent security incidents, slip and fall accidents, swimming pool accidents, and more.

Why Choose a Miami Negligent Security Lawyer at Englander Peebles?

We’re not like other law firms. Through personal experiences and those of assisting the personal injury needs of our loved ones, the attorneys at Englander Peebles understand the challenges victims face while recovering from injuries and seeking justice. We are genuinely committed to providing our clients with personalized legal service and representation. Our Miami negligent security lawyers represent your interests when negotiating with liable insurers.

Free and Confidential Case Consultations

We provide free consultations to learn and understand the circumstances of your incident. These meetings are a safe space to tell your story without fear, ridicule, pressure, or judgment. Anything you share with our attorneys remains completely confidential. During our consultation, we listen with care and compassion while identifying strategic ways our lawyers can help prove negligence and secure full compensation for your damages.

Peace of Mind Payment Structure

The attorneys at Englander Peebles sympathize with the emotional and mental toll of negligent security incidents and understand their unexpected financial impact. That’s why we provide peace of mind with contingency fee arrangements. These allow anyone to obtain legal representation without incurring upfront costs. Englander Peebles guarantees your negligent security case win (if we accept it), or you don’t owe us anything for our services. 

Establishment of Foreseeable Harm

Negligent security claims and lawsuits require that you prove foreseeability and negligence to recover compensation for your damages. That means establishing that the liable party(s) did or should have reasonably foreseen and addressed the potential or known risks for harm and injuries. Our attorneys recover histories of prior incidents on the property or surrounding area and documentation of ignored complaints.

Call (954) 500-4878 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Miami negligent security lawyer at Englander Peebles. Our office is conveniently located on the first floor in Washington Square:

Englander Peebles

111 NW 183rd Street

Suite 107

Miami, FL 33169

By Appointment Only

How Much Is a Negligent Security Claim Worth in Miami, Florida?

Suffering injuries due to someone else’s negligence may entitle you to recover associated costs and secure additional compensation for intangible losses. The value of a negligent security claim in Miami depends on insurance policy limits, the severity of your injuries, their impact on your daily life, and their prognosis on your future life. Our premises liability lawyers thoroughly assess the special and general compensatory damages when valuing your negligent security claim.

Special Damages

Special damages are the economic losses in your negligent security case. They represent a significant portion of your final settlement check. There are no caps on economic damages because they are verifiable. Depending on the nature of your Miami negligent security claim, our attorneys can calculate related costs, including:

• Medical Expenses: Your healthcare costs, including emergency, urgent, and primary care services, surgeries, medical treatments, mental health care, assistive devices, physical therapy, and other rehabilitation services, are recoverable monetary losses. Keep receipts for out-of-pocket costs for insurance copays, deductibles, and prescription medications to ensure their calculations.
• Long-Term Healthcare: Injuries warranting long-term and ongoing care needs are carefully assessed. Our attorneys review these needs and associated costs with your treating physicians, medical specialists in our network, and economists.
• Lost Income: Missing work creates income losses that can be recovered in negligent security claims. Lost earnings include salary, wages, tips, and commissions, as well as sick leave, vacation pay, and paid time off. Lost medical and retirement benefit plans can also be assessed and valued.
• Lost Earning Capacity: Severe injuries and disability commonly cause lost or diminished earning capacity. Whether you cannot return to work at full capacity or can no longer work, a Miami negligent security lawyer at Englander Peebles works alongside vocational experts to determine these damages. 
• Domestic Services: The costs of domestic services are covered when injuries render their need. These include assistance with basic care needs like toileting, dressing, bathing, and eating or drinking. Domestic services extend to housecleaning, yard maintenance, childcare, grocery shopping, medication reminders, and more.
• Transportation Costs: Transportation expenses to and from healthcare appointments can be recovered with receipts. These include costs for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and public transportation.
• Home Modifications: We calculate the costs of home modifications for mobility and disability. These include accessible bathroom and kitchen remodels, chair lift installations, ramp construction, and levers, handles, and handrails.

Bills, bank statements, invoices, estimates, and receipts can easily prove special damages. Pay stubs, tax returns, and a lost-wage statement from your employer verify income losses. You must keep copies of paperwork notating all financial losses to ensure accurate calculations. When unsure if an expense qualifies as retrievable, ask our legal team. Unique circumstances create numerous other economic losses that can and will be calculated with proper documentation.

General Damages

General damages compensate for intangible losses in negligent security claims. Despite not being as easily quantifiable, our lawyers confidently evaluate these non-economic damages with expert witnesses, including healthcare professionals, economist experts, and vocational rehabilitation specialists, to ensure maximum claim valuation. You deserve to be compensated for general damages, such as:

• Physical ailments, including aches, pains, and discomforts
• Emotional distress, such as fear, anger, confusion, and frustration
• A decreased quality of life due to limited or inability to perform daily tasks 
• Loss of enjoyment of life due to inability to participate in activities or hobbies
• Permanent impairment and disability
• Disfigurements, such as scarring and amputations
• Loss of society and companionship
• Shortened life expectancy
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety and depression
• Sexual dysfunction

Detailed medical documentation, life care plans, expert witness testimony, and detailed pain journals establish general damages. Injured parties must consistently detail their injury symptoms, including aches, pains, numbness, tingling, sleep discomfort, and disturbances. Symptoms regarding psychological impact, such as anxiety attacks and depressive episodes, should also be noted.

Trust a Miami negligent security lawyer at Englander Peebles to assess the damages in your claim or lawsuit. We know the honest value of specific circumstances in negligent security claims and maximize our compensation demands.

Punitive Damages

Unlike compensatory damages, which compensate for the financial and intangible losses caused by injuries, punitive damages punish the defendant for their actions and deter others from repeating the offense. They aren’t typical of negligent security and are only reserved for particularly egregious circumstances. Punitive damages are only available from juries in a small percentage of lawsuits. The attorneys at Englander Peebles cannot influence a court’s decision to apply them.

Wrongful Death Benefits

In Florida, the executor or personal representative of a decedent’s estate can pursue wrongful death benefits. These individuals are designated in wills or appointed by probate courts when there is no will or named executor. Wrongful death benefits reimburse claimants for funeral and burial expenses. Families can recover the decedent’s medical costs and income losses from the time of injury until death. They can also seek compensation for losses of financial support, household services, companionship, guidance, and support. A lost prospect of inheritance may be evaluated in certain situations.

Where Do Negligent Security Incidents Occur in Miami?

Negligent security incidents can occur on public, commercial, and residential properties. They stem from various issues, including insufficient security cameras and systems, a lack of security guards, and negligent hiring and training practices. Negligent security-related injuries and wrongful death can occur at properties including the following locations:

• Apartments
• ATMs
• Banks
• Bars
• Concerts
• Gas stations
• Homes
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Nightclubs
• Parking garages
• Parking lots
• Retailers
• Restaurants
• Schools
• Universities

It’s vital that you obtain legal representation if you’re a victim of negligent security. You have a reasonable expectation of safety when legally permitted on a property—whether you are a guest in somebody’s home, diner at an eatery, customer at a store, shopper at a mall, or employee at work. An attorney identifies all liable parties to ensure accurate and total accountability and maximum claim compensation. 

Types of Negligent Security Incidents in Miami

Negligent security is a premises liability case in which a property owner is held responsible for injuries and damages when they fail to maintain safe premises within reasonable measures, and their negligence causes harm. In Miami, negligent security incidents involve criminal activities, such as attacks, physical assaults, sexual assaults, burglaries, robberies, carjacking, and homicides or wrongful death. However, they also entail slip and falls and swimming pool accidents. Examples of negligence that frequently lead to injuries and damages include the following incidents of negligent security:

• Broken windows, doors, or locks
• Insufficient lighting
• Broken or missing fencing
• Blocked emergency exits
• Broken fences and unsecured gates 
• Lack of security guards 
• Inadequate screening at entrances
• Broken or lack of security systems and cameras
• Lack of adequate hiring and training practices for security personnel
• Failure to warn about known hazards in the area

Failing to assess and address potential and known security hazards also constitutes negligent security. Property owners and other parties have a reasonable duty of care to maintain safe premises for visitors. Proving foreseeability can be challenging, requiring strong evidence and thorough investigation to assert liability. A negligent security lawyer from Englander Peebles gathers and preserves relevant evidence, including expert witness testimony, to strengthen your claim.

Common Injuries Caused by Negligent Security Incidents

Injuries can be physical and psychological, accidental or intentional, depending on the nature of the negligent security incident. Victims must seek immediate medical attention to undergo evaluations that identify apparent and hidden injuries before prescribing a treatment plan. Moderate to severe injuries are common and include the following:

• Amputations
• Anxiety
• Burns
• Broken or fractured bones
• Cuts and lacerations
• Depression
• Internal bleeding
• Organ damage
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social isolation
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries like paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Wrongful death

Detailed medical documentation, including diagnoses, treatments, rehabilitation assessments, physician notes, and prognosis, is crucial for establishing the extent of your injuries. Our attorneys collaborate with healthcare specialists to review your records and identify potential issues, such as treatment gaps. We consult treating medical providers when additional documentation is needed to ensure meticulous accuracy before submitting claims with liable insurers.

We Demand Fair Compensation for Injury Victims

Negligent security incident victims should not trust insurance companies to prioritize their best interests. Insurance claims adjusters aim to minimize company losses by denying and significantly devaluing claims. They don’t care about the financial devastation or psychological trauma these incidents cause victims. Saving money is their bottom line. We understand that the claims and legal process are stacked against you. That’s why our attorneys aggressively advocate for what’s right on your behalf.

A skilled Miami negligent security lawyer at Englander Peebles will confidently navigate negotiations to secure fair and full compensation for your claim. When insurance companies refuse to pay reasonable settlements or employ bad-faith tactics, our attorneys will file a civil lawsuit to retrieve your losses. We are prepared to go all the way for you. You can count on us to deliver your desired outcome.

Consult an Experienced Miami Negligent Security Lawyer

If you or a loved one are a victim of negligent security and sustained injuries or suffered a wrongful death, you need an experienced attorney. We understand how quickly life can change due to someone else’s negligence. You deserve and need reliable legal allies who will aggressively defend your right to a reasonable settlement.

Call (954) 500-4878 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Miami negligent security lawyer. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can obtain peace of mind about the legal process.