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June 19, 2020

Recent Lawsuit Targets Miami Apartment Complex for Negligent Security

In a lawsuit recently filed in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court, plaintiffs are seeking $25 million in damages from the owners of an apartment complex in Gladeview, a suburb just northwest of Miami. The allegations stem from an incident that occurred in November 2019, when a man was killed by a tenant while attempting to visit his mother at her apartment unit. The wrongful death case was filed on behalf of the victim’s widow, who claims that the defendants failed in their duties as property owners and other parties in control over the apartment complex.

While the allegations are very detailed in terms of facts, the lawsuit is based upon a concept termed premises liability in the practice of law. The key issue revolves around what the defendants did and did not do to keep the apartment complex safe for residents and their visitors. Because of the complicated legal issues, it is important to work with a Miami negligent security attorney if you were hurt because of criminal acts on property. An overview may also be helpful.

Legal Basis for Negligent Security Cases

August 19, 2019

Crime Statistics and Miami Property Owner Duties Regarding Security

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Just as any other major metropolitan area, Miami sees its fair share of criminal activity. Neighborhood Scout, an online resource for information about crime, reveals that there have been more than 22,000 criminal incidents so far in 2019 – 3,358 of which involved violent offenses. These figures are derived from multiple sources, including arrests, incident reports, and other databases of criminal statistics.

While this information may be useful when you are searching for a new home, crime statistics may also be key evidence in a negligent security claim if you are injured because of property owner negligence. You can learn the specifics from a Miami premises liability lawyer, but you may also benefit from some general information about these cases.

Overview of Security in Premises Liability Claims

July 22, 2019

Negligent Security can Lead to Severe Injuries for Florida Victims

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Chances are that you know what a “slip and fall” accident is, but you may not be familiar with the legal concept behind it. In Florida, these cases are based upon premises liability, which imposes a duty upon property owners to keep their spaces reasonably safe for others. The duty applies to stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, office complexes, theme parks, and many other types of businesses. When those in control of these spaces fail in their legal obligation, a guest or visitor may slip and fall – hence the colloquial term for these claims.

However, there are many other ways a property owner may fail in the duty to maintain safe premises. For instance, the responsible party may not take proper measures to provide security. You can trust a Florida premises liability attorney to provide personalized information regarding your circumstances, but it may help to review some answers to frequently asked questions about negligent security.

What does “negligent security” mean?

March 11, 2015

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Negligent Security Verdict Against Apartment Complex

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

We’ve written in the past about the civil aspects of crime. A huge area of negligent security case law derives from crime that occurs at apartment complexes. Landlords aren’t insurers of tenant safety, but surely have an obligation to do what they can to keep foreseeable crime out of the complex, and provide basic safety measures for tenants to help prevent injuries.

A recent case decided by the Florida Supreme Court emphasizes how important nuanced facts are to negligent security cases. In the end, the court made a ruling that makes it a bit easier for victims to obtain reparation for injuries caused by a landlord’s failure to provide adequate safety.

Murder in an Apartment Complex Leads to Lawsuit