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Security camera mounted on a building, representing surveillance systems that may be missing or malfunctioning in negligent security cases
Security camera mounted on a building, representing surveillance systems that may be missing or malfunctioning in negligent security cases
Security camera mounted on a building, representing surveillance systems that may be missing or malfunctioning in negligent security cases

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Negligent Security Cases

Negligent Security Cases

Negligent Security Cases

Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable crime. When inadequate security leads to assault or injury, victims may have the right to pursue compensation. Schwinghamer Law represents individuals harmed by negligent security with compassionate, determined advocacy.

Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable crime. When inadequate security leads to assault or injury, victims may have the right to pursue compensation. Schwinghamer Law represents individuals harmed by negligent security with compassionate, determined advocacy.

Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable crime. When inadequate security leads to assault or injury, victims may have the right to pursue compensation. Schwinghamer Law represents individuals harmed by negligent security with compassionate, determined advocacy.

Legal Representation for Negligent Security Injuries in San Joaquin County

Legal Representation for Negligent Security Injuries in San Joaquin County

Legal Representation for Negligent Security Injuries in San Joaquin County

Assaults, robberies, and violent attacks often occur in places where basic safety measures were missing or ignored—such as poorly lit parking lots, unsecured apartment complexes, or businesses without proper surveillance.


If you were injured because a property owner failed to provide adequate security, you may have a valid premises liability claim. At Schwinghamer Law, we help victims pursue justice after preventable acts of violence. As a dedicated negligent security lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer works to hold property owners and managers accountable for failing to protect those lawfully on their premises.

Assaults, robberies, and violent attacks often occur in places where basic safety measures were missing or ignored—such as poorly lit parking lots, unsecured apartment complexes, or businesses without proper surveillance.


If you were injured because a property owner failed to provide adequate security, you may have a valid premises liability claim. At Schwinghamer Law, we help victims pursue justice after preventable acts of violence. As a dedicated negligent security lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer works to hold property owners and managers accountable for failing to protect those lawfully on their premises.

Back view of a security officer on duty, representing property security measures relevant to negligent security claims
Back view of a security officer on duty, representing property security measures relevant to negligent security claims
Back view of a security officer on duty, representing property security measures relevant to negligent security claims

What is a Negligent Security Claim?

What is a Negligent Security Claim?

What is a Negligent Security Claim?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability case that arises when a property owner fails to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable criminal activity.

Negligent security is a type of premises liability case that arises when a property owner fails to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable criminal activity.

These cases often involve locations such as:

These cases often involve locations such as:

  • Apartment complexes and rental properties

  • Apartment complexes and rental properties

  • Shopping centers and parking structures

  • Shopping centers and parking structures

  • Hotels, motels, and resorts

  • Hotels, motels, and resorts

  • Bars, nightclubs, and event venues

  • Bars, nightclubs, and event venues

  • Office buildings and workplaces

  • Office buildings and workplaces

  • College housing or dormitories

  • College housing or dormitories

If prior incidents or obvious risk factors existed, property owners may be legally responsible for injuries caused by inadequate security measures.

If prior incidents or obvious risk factors existed, property owners may be legally responsible for injuries caused by inadequate security measures.

Common Examples of Inadequate Security

Common Examples of Inadequate Security

Common Examples of Inadequate Security

Negligent security often involves failures such as:

Negligent security often involves failures such as:

  • Poor or broken lighting in parking lots or stairwells

  • Poor or broken lighting in parking lots or stairwells

  • Lack of security cameras or malfunctioning systems

  • Lack of security cameras or malfunctioning systems

  • Unsecured entrances or broken locks

  • Unsecured entrances or broken locks

  • Failure to employ trained security personnel when necessary

  • Failure to employ trained security personnel when necessary

  • Ignoring prior criminal activity or tenant complaints

  • Ignoring prior criminal activity or tenant complaints

  • Inadequate monitoring at large gatherings or events

  • Inadequate monitoring at large gatherings or events

These oversights can create dangerous conditions that put innocent people at serious risk.

These oversights can create dangerous conditions that put innocent people at serious risk.

Person scanning a key card at a business entrance door, representing access control and security measures relevant to negligent security cases
Person scanning a key card at a business entrance door, representing access control and security measures relevant to negligent security cases
Person scanning a key card at a business entrance door, representing access control and security measures relevant to negligent security cases
Two security guards monitoring live CCTV footage in a security control room, representing surveillance oversight relevant to negligent security cases
Two security guards monitoring live CCTV footage in a security control room, representing surveillance oversight relevant to negligent security cases
Two security guards monitoring live CCTV footage in a security control room, representing surveillance oversight relevant to negligent security cases

Injuries Resulting from Negligent Security

Injuries Resulting from Negligent Security

Injuries Resulting from Negligent Security

Victims of security-related incidents may suffer physical, emotional, and psychological harm, including:

Victims of security-related incidents may suffer physical, emotional, and psychological harm, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries and concussions

  • Traumatic brain injuries and concussions

  • Broken bones and internal injuries

  • Broken bones and internal injuries

  • Gunshot or stab wounds

  • Gunshot or stab wounds

  • Sexual assault-related injuries

  • Sexual assault-related injuries

  • Emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, or PTSD

  • Emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, or PTSD

A knowledgeable negligent security injury lawyer will ensure the full impact of both visible and invisible injuries is properly recognized.

A knowledgeable negligent security injury lawyer will ensure the full impact of both visible and invisible injuries is properly recognized.

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What Compensation May Be Available?

As your trusted negligent security lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his experienced legal team will pursue the maximum compensation available, including:


  • Emergency medical care and ongoing treatment

  • Counseling or mental health therapy

  • Lost income and future earning capacity

  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

  • Wrongful death damages, when applicable


We understand how traumatic these cases are—and we handle them with the care, discretion, and determination they deserve.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

What Compensation May Be Available?

As your trusted negligent security lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his experienced legal team will pursue the maximum compensation available, including:


  • Emergency medical care and ongoing treatment

  • Counseling or mental health therapy

  • Lost income and future earning capacity

  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

  • Wrongful death damages, when applicable


We understand how traumatic these cases are—and we handle them with the care, discretion, and determination they deserve.

Organized legal desk symbolizing the work Schwinghamer Law does to recover full compensation for clients

What Compensation May Be Available?

As your trusted negligent security lawyer in Stockton, attorney Noah Schwinghamer and his experienced legal team will pursue the maximum compensation available, including:


  • Emergency medical care and ongoing treatment

  • Counseling or mental health therapy

  • Lost income and future earning capacity

  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

  • Wrongful death damages, when applicable


We understand how traumatic these cases are—and we handle them with the care, discretion, and determination they deserve.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Negligent Security Attorney

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Negligent Security Attorney

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Stockton Negligent Security Attorney

If you were injured due to inadequate security on someone else’s property, don’t wait to speak with a lawyer. Early investigation is often critical to preserving evidence and building a strong claim.


As your trusted negligent security law firm in Stockton, we’re here to help you pursue accountability, protection, and peace of mind.

If you were injured due to inadequate security on someone else’s property, don’t wait to speak with a lawyer. Early investigation is often critical to preserving evidence and building a strong claim.


As your trusted negligent security law firm in Stockton, we’re here to help you pursue accountability, protection, and peace of mind.

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Schwinghamer Law on Facebook
Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube
Schwinghamer Law – The Stockton Hammer, personal injury attorney in Stockton, California
Schwinghamer Law on Facebook
Schwinghamer Law on Instagram
Schwinghamer Law on LinkedIn
Schwinghamer Law on YouTube

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© 2025 All Rights Reserved. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.