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In New York, property owners have a legal duty to provide a reasonably safe environment. When they fail to do so—and someone is assaulted, mugged, or otherwise injured as a result of inadequate security—the consequences can be devastating. At Leitner Warywoda, we represent victims across NYC and Long Island who’ve suffered serious harm due to negligent security in apartment buildings, hotels, parking lots, nightclubs, and more.

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What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security falls under the broader category of premises liability. It refers to injuries that happen because a property owner failed to take proper steps to prevent foreseeable criminal acts. Common examples include:

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• Broken or missing security cameras

• Poor lighting in stairwells or parking garages

• Unsecured entry points in apartment buildings

• Lack of trained security personnel at events or venues

• Failure to respond to known criminal activity in the area

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If a violent incident could have been prevented with reasonable precautions, the property owner or manager may be held legally responsible.

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Types of Negligent Security Cases We Handle

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Our firm handles a wide range of negligent security claims throughout New York City’s five boroughs and Long Island, including:

• Assaults and sexual assaults in poorly monitored buildings

• Muggings in dark parking garages or near ATMs

• Shootings at nightclubs, bars, or concerts

• Attacks in hotels with broken locks or no guest monitoring

• Workplace incidents due to inadequate corporate security

These cases often involve both criminal and civil elements—and while prosecutors may pursue criminal charges against an attacker, we focus on holding property owners civilly liable for the security failures that allowed the crime to happen.

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Why These Cases Are So Complex—and So Important

Negligent security claims require extensive investigation and legal strategy. Proving a property owner’s liability means showing:

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• The crime was foreseeable

• There were security lapses or failures

• Those failures were the proximate cause of the injury

At Leitner Warywoda, our attorneys work with investigators, security experts, and medical professionals to build strong cases for our clients. We know what evidence to look for, how to find it, and how to present it to maximize your recovery.

New York & Long Island Negligent Security Lawyers