Negligent Security & Excessive Force Lawyers in Los Angeles, California

If you or someone you love was seriously hurt due to a lack of proper security or the unlawful use of force by a security guard in Los Angeles, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Property owners and private security companies have a legal duty to take appropriate steps to protect people from foreseeable criminal activity and to ensure that security personnel act within the law.

I represent people harmed throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County who were hurt because security was missing, mismanaged, or dangerously aggressive.

Defining Negligent or Inadequate Security in Los Angeles

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

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Refusing to hire trained security guards
• Insufficient staffing for the size of the property
• Inadequate lighting in parking lots
• Broken gates, locks, or access points
• Missing surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Failing to respond to prior crimes or safety complaints
• Inadequate planning 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 Los Angeles

Security guards are not law enforcement. In Los Angeles, private security personnel have limited authority and may not use unnecessary force.

Unfortunately, excessive force incidents frequently occur when guards are improperly supervised.

Excessive force may include:

• Beatings patrons or visitors
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• False imprisonment
• Deployment of batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Escalating minor disputes into violent encounters
• Restraining individuals without legal authority

Both the security guard and the employer may be held legally responsible.

Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Los Angeles

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and nearby communities such as Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

Common locations include:

• Apartment complexes
• Shopping centers
• Resorts
• Bars
• Parking garages
• Sporting events
• Hospitals
• Business campuses

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Los Angeles?

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

• Property owners
• Landlords
• Security contractors
• Employers
• Event promoters
• 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 Los Angeles may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages
• Physical pain
• Permanent injury
• Loss of companionship
• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Los Angeles, throughout Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

Statutes of limitation control these cases. 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 Los Angeles, California, contact my office today for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.