Fairfax Negligent Security Attorneys

Virginia Negligent Security Lawyer

Property owners have a duty to keep others safe from harm, including from criminal assault. Because many of these crimes could have been avoided through adequate security, if property owners fail to take adequate safety measures or to warn visitors of dangerous conditions, they can be held liable for your damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a criminal assault that could have been avoided with adequate security, contact Hilton & Somer, LLC today to see if you have a case against the property owner. Call our Virginia negligent security attorneys at 703-560-0700. Se habla Español.

Negligent Security Claims at a Glance

• What negligent security means. A property owner may be responsible when inadequate lighting, broken locks, missing security or ignored warnings allow a foreseeable crime that injures someone on the property.
• Foreseeability is the key question. Virginia courts look closely at whether the owner knew of an imminent danger or prior similar incidents, and these cases are highly fact-specific.
• Common locations include apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, shopping centers, bars and nightclubs.
• Two-year deadline. Most Virginia negligent security claims must be filed within two years (Va. Code § 8.01-243).

Whether you were the victim of a sexual assault in an apartment complex or were injured in an attack in a poorly lit parking ramp, the personal injury attorneys at Hilton & Somer will aggressively pursue financial compensation for your injuries, including medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity. Negligent security claims are often very complex and commonly involve occur in parking lots, apartment complexes and shopping malls because of:

• Inadequate lighting
• Inadequate parking lot surveillance
• Negligent security
• Negligent hiring of security guards or other personnel

For more than four decades, our firm has been dedicated to helping injured people in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland secure the compensation they need for their injuries. Our attorneys are prepared to stand up for your rights in any premises liability or wrongful death case.

Fairfax Negligent Security Lawyers

To learn more about how our experienced premises liability attorneys can help you, contact Hilton & Somer, LLC at 703-560-0700. All cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you.

Areas We Serve

Hilton & Somer is based in Fairfax, Virginia and represents injured clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, including:

• Northern Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Manassas, Annandale, McLean, Falls Church, Centreville, Leesburg, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, plus Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties
• District of Columbia: Washington, DC
• Maryland: Bethesda, Silver Spring, Oxon Hill and College Park, plus Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick and Washington Counties

Negligent Security FAQ

Can I sue a property owner if I was assaulted on their property?

In some circumstances, yes. You generally need to show the owner knew or should have known of a specific danger, such as prior similar crimes, and failed to take reasonable steps like adequate lighting, locks or security.

What evidence matters in a negligent security case?

Police reports and crime history for the property, prior complaints, security contracts, maintenance records for locks and lighting, and surveillance video are often critical, and video can be overwritten quickly.

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

Most negligent security claims in Virginia must be filed within two years of the injury. Maryland and DC generally allow three years.

How much does it cost to hire a negligent security lawyer?

Hilton & Somer handles negligent security cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.