Inadequate Security Attorneys in San Francisco, California

If you or someone you love was physically harmed due to inadequate security measures or the unreasonable use of force by a security guard in San Francisco, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Businesses and guard services 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 San Francisco and San Francisco County who were hurt because security was insufficient, undertrained, or reckless.

Understanding Negligent or Inadequate Security in San Francisco

Inadequate security occurs when a event organizer fails to provide appropriate security despite the presence of prior incidents. In San Francisco, these claims often arise when safety concerns are dismissed to cut costs.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Refusing to hire licensed security guards
• Inadequate coverage for the size of the property
• Nonexistent lighting in common areas
• Broken gates, locks, or access points
• Lack of surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Overlooking prior crimes or safety complaints
• No 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 San Francisco

Security guards are not police officers. In San Francisco, private security personnel have limited authority 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
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• Over-detention
• Deployment of batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Escalating minor disputes into violent encounters
• Detaining individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the property owner may be held legally responsible.

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in San Francisco

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout San Francisco, San Francisco County, and nearby communities such as Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

Common locations include:

• Apartment complexes
• Retail stores
• Hotels
• Nightclubs
• Parking garages
• Sporting events
• Hospitals
• Business campuses

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in San Francisco?

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

• Real estate owners
• Property managers
• Security contractors
• Employers
• Venue operators
• Commercial tenants

California law allows claims against each liable defendant.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Emergency care
• PTSD
• Lost wages
• Physical pain
• Disability
• Loss of companionship
• Exemplary damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your San Francisco 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 San Francisco and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You are not passed off
• Your claim is fully prepared
• You are not treated like a number
• Accountability is pursued

Serving San Francisco, San Francisco County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in San Francisco, throughout San Francisco County, and surrounding areas including Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

Strict deadlines apply. Acting quickly can preserve witness statements.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

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