Inadequate Security Attorneys in San Diego, California

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

I represent individuals and families throughout San Diego and San Diego County who were hurt because security was missing, undertrained, or out of control.

Defining Negligent or Inadequate Security in San Diego

Negligent security occurs when a business operator fails to provide adequate security despite the presence of foreseeable risks. In San Diego, these claims often arise when safety concerns are minimized to save money.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Refusing to hire trained security guards
• Inadequate coverage for the size of the property
• Poor lighting in garages
• Broken gates, locks, or access points
• Nonfunctional surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Failing to respond to prior crimes or safety complaints
• No 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 San Diego

Security guards are not police officers. In San Diego, 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:

• Physical assaults patrons or visitors
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• False imprisonment
• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Escalating minor disputes into violent encounters
• Holding individuals without legal authority

Both the security guard and the property owner 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:

• Rental properties
• Shopping centers
• Hotels
• Entertainment venues
• Surface parking lots
• Festivals
• Care centers
• Business campuses

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
• Property managers
• Private security companies
• Employers
• Event promoters
• Businesses operating on the property

California law allows claims against all responsible parties.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Ongoing treatment
• PTSD
• Lost wages
• Mental anguish
• Permanent injury
• Wrongful death damages
• Punishment damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require early evidence preservation.

Why Hire 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 are not passed off
• Litigation is always an option
• You are not treated like a number
• Accountability is pursued

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.

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 negligent security in San Diego, California, contact my office today for a no-cost evaluation. You pay nothing upfront unless we recover compensation for you.