Inadequate Security Attorneys in Sacramento, California

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

I represent injured victims throughout Sacramento and Sacramento County who were hurt because security was poorly planned, improperly staffed, or dangerously aggressive.

Understanding Negligent or Inadequate Security in Sacramento

Inadequate security occurs when a property owner fails to provide adequate security despite the presence of foreseeable risks. In Sacramento, these claims often arise when safety concerns are dismissed to cut costs.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Refusing to hire qualified security guards
• Understaffing for the size of the property
• Poor lighting in parking lots
• Malfunctioning gates, locks, or access points
• Lack of surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Failing to respond to prior crimes or safety complaints
• No procedures for foreseeable threats

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

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in Sacramento

Security guards are not law enforcement. In Sacramento, private security personnel have restricted powers and may not use unnecessary force.

Unfortunately, excessive force incidents frequently occur when guards are placed in high-risk situations without guidance.

Excessive force may include:

• Physical assaults patrons or visitors
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• False imprisonment
• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Intensifying minor disputes into violent encounters
• Holding individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the security company may be held legally responsible.

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Sacramento

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Sacramento, Sacramento County, and nearby communities such as Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

Common locations include:

• Apartment complexes
• Commercial plazas
• Motels
• Nightclubs
• Parking structures
• Festivals
• Hospitals
• Commercial properties

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Sacramento?

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

• Premises owners
• Management companies
• Security contractors
• Corporate entities
• Organizers
• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against each liable defendant.

Compensation Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Emergency care
• PTSD
• Lost income
• Physical pain
• Disability
• Loss of companionship
• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Hire Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Sacramento Case

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney with over 25 years representing injured people — not insurance companies. I personally handle negligent security and excessive force cases throughout Sacramento and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You work directly with me
• Your case is trial-ready
• Your case matters
• Quick settlements are not forced

Serving Sacramento, Sacramento County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Sacramento, throughout Sacramento County, and surrounding areas including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

Time limits are enforced. Acting quickly can preserve witness statements.

Speak With a Lawyer – No Fee Unless We Win

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