Inadequate Security Attorneys in Riverside, California

If you or someone you love was injured due to inadequate security measures or the unreasonable use of force by a security guard in Riverside, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Property owners and security contractors have a legal duty to take appropriate steps to protect people from known criminal activity and to ensure that security personnel act within the law.

I represent injured victims throughout Riverside and Riverside County who were hurt because security was poorly planned, undertrained, or out of control.

What Is Negligent or Inadequate Security in Riverside

Negligent security occurs when a landlord fails to provide appropriate security despite the presence of foreseeable risks. In Riverside, these claims often arise when safety concerns are dismissed to cut costs.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Failing to hire licensed security guards
• Inadequate coverage for the size of the property
• Nonexistent lighting in walkways
• Broken gates, locks, or access points
• Missing surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Ignoring prior crimes or safety complaints
• Poor procedures for foreseeable threats

When injuries occur under these conditions, legal responsibility may extend far beyond the individual attacker.

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in Riverside

Security guards are not law enforcement. In Riverside, private security personnel have narrow legal rights and may not use unreasonable force.

Unfortunately, excessive force incidents frequently occur when guards are poorly trained.

Excessive force may include:

• Beatings patrons or visitors
• Improper restraints or chokeholds
• False imprisonment
• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Worsening minor disputes into violent encounters
• Detaining individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the employer may be held legally responsible.

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Riverside

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Riverside, Riverside County, and nearby communities such as Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa.

Common locations include:

• Multi-unit housing
• Shopping centers
• Motels
• Nightclubs
• Parking structures
• Concerts
• Medical facilities
• Commercial properties

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Riverside?

Depending on the facts, one or more of the following parties may be held responsible:

• Real estate owners
• Property managers
• Security contractors
• Supervisors
• Event promoters
• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against every negligent entity.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

Victims of negligent security and excessive force in Riverside may be entitled to compensation for:

• Emergency care
• Psychological trauma
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent injury
• Survivor claims
• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require early evidence preservation.

Why Hire Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Riverside Case

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney with nearly three decades representing injured people — not insurance companies. I personally handle negligent security and excessive force cases throughout Riverside and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You are not passed off
• Your case is trial-ready
• Your case matters
• Accountability is pursued

Serving Riverside, Riverside County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Riverside, throughout Riverside County, and surrounding areas including Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa.

Strict deadlines apply. Acting quickly can preserve video footage.

Speak With a Lawyer – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to excessive force by security in Riverside, California, contact my office today for a no-cost evaluation. You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.