Negligent Security & Excessive Force Lawyers in San Diego, California

Understanding Negligent or Inadequate Security in San Diego

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in San Diego

Security guards are not peace officers. In San Diego, private security personnel have narrow legal rights 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

• Improper restraints or chokeholds

• Unlawful detention

• Deployment of batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification

• Worsening minor disputes into violent encounters

• Detaining individuals without legal authority

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

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in San Diego

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout San Diego, San Diego County, and nearby communities such as Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar.

Common locations include:

• Apartment complexes

• Commercial plazas

• Motels

• Nightclubs

• Surface parking lots

• Sporting events

• Hospitals

• Commercial properties

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in San Diego?

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

• Premises owners

• Management companies

• Security contractors

• Corporate entities

• Event promoters

• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against each liable defendant.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Medical bills

• Emotional distress

• Lost income

• Physical pain

• Disfigurement

• Survivor claims

• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require aggressive litigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your San Diego Case

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney with extensive experience representing injured people — not insurance companies. I personally handle negligent security and excessive force cases throughout San Diego and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You speak with an attorney

• Your case is trial-ready

• You are not a volume case

• Pressure is applied strategically

Serving San Diego, San Diego County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in San Diego, throughout San Diego County, and surrounding areas including Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar.

Time limits are enforced. Acting quickly can preserve critical evidence.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to excessive force by security in San Diego, California, contact my office today for a confidential case review. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Meeting face-to-face with a trial lawyer can make a critical difference in a inadequate security case. A professional consultation provides an opportunity to preserve key proof such as guard training files before it is overwritten. For clients in San Diego, San Diego County, and nearby areas, I focus on clarity, preparation, and accountability so you understand both the strengths of your case from the beginning.