Negligent Security Lawyer in Miami, FL
Property owners in Florida do not always take the proper precautions to limit criminal activity on their premises. Florida law addresses this through its negligent security statutes, which establish that property owners and managers have a responsibility to maintain safe environments for their guests and visitors. Failure to meet this responsibility can result in criminal activity — and injury — on the property. Berger Hicks works to ensure that property owners are held liable for injuries that result from such criminal actions.
Proving Liability
To establish liability in a negligent security case, it must be proven that the criminal activity was foreseeable or that the property owner had prior notice of the risk. The owner must have been aware that a crime could occur and must have failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent it.
How Foreseeability Is Established
One of the most effective ways to demonstrate that a property owner should have been aware of the risk is through crime grids and local crime statistics. A simple zip code search can reveal where crimes are occurring and what types — violent, non-violent, property crimes, and more. Using this data, Berger & Hicks has successfully held negligent property owners accountable for the harm that occurred on their premises.
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