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Oakland, CA Negligent Security & Bar Fight Injury Attorneys

CCTVThe City of Oakland offers an abundance of galleries, bars, theaters, museums, and shopping centers to visit and have a good time with friends & family. Bodily harm can occur when those who are paid to protect a place and keep order fail to do so. When a visitor or a resident visits a local business or attraction, the last thing they will expect is being injured by another – but it happens more often than you might think. Regrettably, this scenario is not uncommon in the City of Oakland. Every year, many people face serious injuries that lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering. In many cases, the incident occurs as a result of a lack of professional security or inept security hired by an establishment. 

If you or someone you love was the victim of an attack and incurred bodily injury while visiting public or private property that had inadequate security, it is important to seek immediate legal assistance. These cases can often present tough legal hurdles where the support of a skilled Oakland negligent security lawyer will be necessary.

Experienced Negligent Security Law Firm

At Callaway & Wolf, defending the rights of those who have suffered an attack due to of negligent security is top priority. The firm is well-equipped to help those who have been injured in an altercation at a bar, nightclub, or any other establishment. When a hired security uses unnecessary force and causes the physical injury of a person, or fails to protect a person from imminent danger, the attorneys at Callaway & Wolf are prepared to help and advocate. Contact the firm to obtain a free initial consultation and to further discuss your case. 

Defining Negligent Security 

In the State of California, property owners have a legal duty to reasonably ensure the safety of property visitors, including guests, invitees, and customers. A property owner can face accountability when a person has been injured while on the premises. Formally, this is referred to as premises liability, and it can involve a situation where an individual is injured by a third party. Negligent security occurs when the property owner fails to provide a reasonably safe property. Through a premises liability case, a property owner can be held responsible for the assaults, attacks, murders, sexual assaults, robberies, or other crimes that occur onto a property visitor. 

Negligent security cases can arise from a number of different situations. Some of the most common examples of negligent security cases involve the following:

  • Inadequate lighting; 
  • Insufficient surveillance;
  • Lack of security personnel; 
  • A lack of properly trained security personnel;
  • Hiring incompetent or inexperienced security personnel;
  • Hiring security without adequate background checks;
  • Ill-equipped security staff;
  • Insufficient alarm systems, including fire alarm systems;
  • Inadequate security measures, including fencing and locks, and
  • Malfunctioning security equipment.

Excessively Aggressive Security and Bouncer Assault

Aside from the aforementioned examples, property owners can also face liability when their hired security is unreasonably aggressive or forceful. Sometimes a guard acts outside his or her workplace responsibilities and has ultimately caused the injury of a property visitor. Security guards are employed on the basis of preventing and intervening during fights. They are not hired to engage in, or incite fights. 

Additionally, a majority of security personnel are not licensed to carry a firearm. In spite of this, some security guards carry a firearm against company policy in an attempt to protect themselves. When an injury results from an aggressive security guard or bouncer assault, the opportunity to obtain compensation from the property owner may be possible. 

The Failure to Protect

Property owners in the State of California may be considered negligent if they fail to take precaution in securing the property against a foreseeable criminal act by a third party. In the event that the establishment and/or the community has a history of crime, the property owner may be obligated to provide extra security for the safety or patrons. In this situation, the potential for a crime may be regarded as being “foreseeable”, and the property owner can be held liable when failing to protect people against foreseeable harm. Establishing liability for the failure to protect may be difficult as the “foreseeable harm” will need to be thoroughly evaluated by a trained attorney at Callaway & Wolf. 

The Aftermath of a Dangerous Situation

An injury caused as a result of negligent security can be physical but it can also be emotional. For example, a person who has experienced sexual assault can face emotional trauma from the violent act, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma can present psychological difficulties that can affect a victim of assault for a lifetime. 

Depending on the severity of the trauma, the victim may need extensive medical treatment, which may result in extensive medical expenses. When the trauma resulted as a consequence of owner negligence, the owner can be held accountable for the victim’s medical expenses. 

Oakland, California Negligent Security Claims – Victims Deserve Justice

Under California Law, victims of negligent security have the right to compensation from the responsible property owner. If you or someone you love was injured while visiting a place of business or other establishment, talk to a negligent security attorney today at Callaway & Wolf in Oakland at 510-603-4988.

At Callaway & Wolf, every negligent security case will be handled with utmost dedication and determination. Our firm has extensive experience handling complex negligent security & bar fight injury cases as well as a variety of other personal injury claims. Schedule a no-obligation consultation with the attorneys at Callaway & Wolf today. 

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