Negligent Security Lawyers in Huntington Beach, California

Defining Negligent or Inadequate Security in Huntington Beach

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in Huntington Beach

Security guards are not peace officers. In Huntington Beach, private security personnel have narrow legal rights and may not use excessive 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

• Deployment of 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.

Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Huntington Beach

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Huntington Beach, Orange County, and nearby communities such as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

Common locations include:

• Apartment complexes

• Commercial plazas

• Motels

• Nightclubs

• Surface parking lots

• Sporting events

• Medical facilities

• Office buildings

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Huntington Beach?

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

• Real estate owners

• Management companies

• Private security companies

• Employers

• Event promoters

• Commercial tenants

California law allows claims against each liable defendant.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Emergency care

• PTSD

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Disability

• Wrongful death damages

• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You work directly with me

• Litigation is always an option

• You are not a volume case

• Accountability is pursued

Serving Huntington Beach, Orange County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Huntington Beach, throughout Orange County, and surrounding areas including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

Time limits are enforced. Acting quickly can preserve video footage.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to inadequate security in Huntington Beach, California, contact my office today for a confidential case review. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Sitting down with an experienced attorney can make a critical difference in a negligent security case. A professional consultation provides an opportunity to preserve key proof such as incident documentation before it is overwritten. For clients in Huntington Beach, Orange County, and nearby areas, I focus on substance over sales pressure so you understand both the realistic expectations of your case from the beginning.