Douglas County · Negligent security
Highlands Ranch Negligent Security Lawyers
If a Highlands Ranch property owner ignored security risks and you were assaulted, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we win.
When a Property Owner Can Be Responsible for an Assault
A crime committed by another person is not automatically the property owner's fault. But when an owner or manager knew or should have known about a danger on the property and failed to take reasonable precautions, that failure can be part of a premises liability claim.
For someone lawfully on the property as an invitee, the legal question can include whether the owner used reasonable care given what it knew or should have known. Lighting, broken locks, absent staffing, or missing security measures can factor into that question when the facts support it. This applies to apartment complexes, retail centers, parking areas, and other properties throughout Highlands Ranch and Douglas County.
We do not claim that one prior incident automatically creates liability, and we do not claim that an owner is an insurer of visitor safety. Every negligent security case depends on specific facts about what the owner knew, what it did or failed to do, and whether that failure connects to what happened to you.
Building the Case
Negligent security claims often turn on records the property owner controls: incident reports, maintenance logs for lighting and locks, security staffing schedules, and any prior complaints made to management. We move to secure these records before they can be lost or overwritten.
We also look at the scene itself. Photos of lighting conditions, broken gates or doors, and camera coverage help show whether reasonable precautions were in place. Witness statements from other tenants, employees, or bystanders can support what you experienced and whether the owner had been put on notice of a problem.
- Get medical care and keep records of your treatment
- Report the incident to property management and to police
- Take photos of the location, including lighting and any broken locks or gates
- Write down what happened while details are fresh
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before speaking with us
Serving Highlands Ranch and Douglas County
We handle negligent security cases from properties near C-470, University Boulevard, and Highlands Ranch Parkway, as well as neighboring Littleton and Lone Tree. Many injured clients receive treatment at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, and we work with those records as part of building a claim.
Douglas County cases are typically filed at the Douglas County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we meet with Highlands Ranch clients by phone, video, or in person, whichever works best for you.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses for treatment of injuries from the assault
- Future medical care if ongoing treatment is needed
- Lost income from missed work
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress related to the incident
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Highlands Ranch Negligent security FAQ
Is a property owner always liable if I'm assaulted on their property?
No. A crime by another person is not automatically the owner's fault. Liability can depend on whether the owner knew or should have known about a danger and failed to take reasonable precautions.
Does one prior incident at a property automatically make the owner liable?
No, a single prior incident does not automatically create liability. It can be one piece of evidence about what the owner knew, but the full picture of facts matters.
What kind of security failures matter in these cases?
Lighting, broken locks, absent staffing, and inadequate security measures can all be relevant when the facts support a connection to what happened. Each case depends on its own circumstances.
Where would my Highlands Ranch case be handled?
Douglas County negligent security cases are typically filed at the Douglas County Justice Center. Our office is in Denver, and we can meet with you there, by phone, or by video.
What should I do right after an assault on someone else's property?
Get medical care, report the incident to both property management and police, and take photos of the scene if you're able. Contact us for a free consultation before speaking with any insurance representative.
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