Perris Negligent Security Lawyer

After a violent crime on unsafe property, you may have a claim against the owner or manager who failed to address known security risks. Contact Hanson & Mouri online or call 951-688-0006 for a free consultation about your Perris negligent security claim.

Why Perris Clients Choose Hanson & Mouri

• Hanson & Mouri has represented injured clients since 1999 and understands how insurers defend claims involving third-party criminal conduct.

• Dani Mouri explains the arguments you are likely to face, including disputes over foreseeability and allegations that you share responsibility for the incident.

• A Perris personal injury attorney personally works on your case, and you pay no upfront legal fees because attorney fees are collected only when compensation is recovered.

When Is a Crime Foreseeable?

A property owner cannot predict every criminal act, but negligent security cases become different when earlier events give the owner a reason to recognize a danger. Those warning signs may include:

• Previous assaults or robberies.

• Repeated calls to law enforcement.

• Tenant reports about trespassers.

• Threats involving a particular person.

• Broken exterior gates or doors.

• Longstanding lighting problems.

• Prior requests for additional security.

• Similar incidents in the same area of the property.

Under California Civil Code §1714, a person may be responsible for injuries caused by a “want of ordinary care.” If management receives repeated warnings about a security problem and leaves it unaddressed, those warnings can become important evidence of foreseeable harm.

Can the Property Owner Blame the Attacker?

The property owner and their insurance company may argue that the criminal acted independently and that no reasonable security measure could have prevented the attack. That argument becomes weaker when records show repeated problems.

For example, an insurer might describe a parking-lot robbery as completely random. Police calls documenting earlier robberies, complaints about broken lighting, and requests for security patrols could show that management knew the area presented a problem.

What If the Insurer Says You Share the Blame?

Sharing some responsibility does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation. California follows pure comparative negligence. In Li v. Yellow Cab Co. of California, the California Supreme Court held that an injured person’s negligence “shall not bar recovery.” Instead, your compensation can be reduced according to your percentage of fault. Suppose your total damages were $100,000 and you were found 20 percent responsible. Your recoverable damages would generally be reduced to $80,000.

How a Lawyer Can Strengthen a Negligent Security Claim

Negligent security claims can become difficult when several legal issues overlap. There may be disputes over foreseeability, property owner responsibility, shared fault, and the amount of compensation available. A Perris negligent security attorney can determine how California premises liability rules apply, identify the damages you can pursue, and make sure filing requirements are met.

A Perris premises liability lawyer also helps you make informed decisions about settlement offers and whether litigation is the best path. With the legal process handled for you, you can focus on your health instead of managing the claim on your own.

Find Out Where Your Perris Claim Stands

During a free consultation, Hanson & Mouri can review what happened and explain your options. Contact Hanson & Mouri online or call 951-688-0006 to schedule your consultation.