Negligent Security Lawyers in San Jose, California

If you or someone you love was physically harmed due to negligent security or the excessive use of force by a security guard in San Jose, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Businesses and security contractors have a legal duty to take appropriate steps to protect people from known criminal activity and to ensure that security personnel act within the law.

I represent individuals and families throughout San Jose and Santa Clara County who were hurt because security was missing, mismanaged, or reckless.

Defining Negligent or Inadequate Security in San Jose

Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to provide adequate security despite the presence of prior incidents. In San Jose, these claims often arise when safety concerns are ignored to maximize profits.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Failing to hire qualified security guards
• Insufficient staffing for the size of the property
• Poor lighting in garages
• Unsecured gates, locks, or access points
• Nonfunctional surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Overlooking prior crimes or safety complaints
• Inadequate planning for foreseeable threats

When injuries occur under these conditions, financial accountability may extend far beyond the individual attacker.

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in San Jose

Security guards are not police officers. In San Jose, private security personnel have restricted powers and may not use excessive force.

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

Excessive force may include:

• Physical assaults patrons or visitors
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• Unlawful detention
• Use of batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Intensifying minor disputes into violent encounters
• Holding individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the security company may be held legally responsible.

Locations Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in San Jose

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout San Jose, Santa Clara County, and nearby communities such as Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, and Los Altos.

Common locations include:

• Rental properties
• Commercial plazas
• Motels
• Nightclubs
• Surface parking lots
• Sporting events
• Care centers
• Commercial properties

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in San Jose?

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

• Property owners
• Property managers
• Guard services
• Corporate entities
• Event promoters
• Commercial tenants

California law allows claims against each liable defendant.

Compensation Available in Negligent Security Cases

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

• Medical bills
• Emotional distress
• Lost income
• Physical pain
• Disfigurement
• Loss of companionship
• Exemplary damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require aggressive litigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your San Jose 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 San Jose and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You speak with an attorney
• Litigation is always an option
• You are not treated like a number
• Quick settlements are not forced

Serving San Jose, Santa Clara County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in San Jose, throughout Santa Clara County, and surrounding areas including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, and Los Altos.

Statutes of limitation control these cases. Acting quickly can preserve critical evidence.

Free Consultation – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to negligent security in San Jose, California, contact my office today for a confidential case review. You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.