Inadequate Security Attorneys in Bakersfield, California

If you or someone you love was physically harmed due to negligent security or the unlawful use of force by a security guard in Bakersfield, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Property owners and guard services have a legal duty to take appropriate steps to protect people from predictable criminal activity and to ensure that security personnel act within the law.

I represent injured victims throughout Bakersfield and Kern County who were hurt because security was insufficient, mismanaged, or dangerously aggressive.

What Is Negligent or Inadequate Security in Bakersfield

Inadequate security occurs when a event organizer fails to provide appropriate security despite the presence of known dangers. In Bakersfield, these claims often arise when safety concerns are ignored to cut costs.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Refusing to hire licensed security guards
• Understaffing for the size of the property
• Nonexistent lighting in walkways
• Broken gates, locks, or access points
• Missing surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Overlooking prior crimes or safety complaints
• Poor 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 Bakersfield

Security guards are not police officers. In Bakersfield, private security personnel have restricted powers and may not use unreasonable force.

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

Excessive force may include:

• Physical assaults patrons or visitors
• Unlawful restraints or chokeholds
• Over-detention
• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Intensifying minor disputes into violent encounters
• Restraining individuals without legal authority

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

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Bakersfield

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Bakersfield, Kern County, and nearby communities such as Arvin, California City, Delano, and Maricopa.

Common locations include:

• Rental properties
• Shopping centers
• Motels
• Nightclubs
• Parking garages
• Sporting events
• Medical facilities
• Business campuses

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Bakersfield?

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

• Property owners
• Management companies
• Guard services
• Corporate entities
• Event promoters
• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against all responsible parties.

Compensation Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Ongoing treatment
• Psychological trauma
• Lost wages
• Physical pain
• Disability
• Survivor claims
• Exemplary damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require aggressive litigation.

Why Hire Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You work directly with me
• Litigation is always an option
• Your case matters
• Accountability is pursued

Serving Bakersfield, Kern County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Bakersfield, throughout Kern County, and surrounding areas including Arvin, California City, Delano, and Maricopa.

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 Bakersfield, California, contact my office today for a free consultation. You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.