Larimer County · Negligent security
Loveland Negligent Security Lawyers
If a preventable assault at a Loveland property left you hurt, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover.
Negligent Security Claims in Loveland
When someone else commits a crime against you on another person's property, the criminal is the one who acted wrongfully. But that does not automatically end the inquiry into whether the property owner or business also bears responsibility. If you were an invitee on the property, the question can include whether the landowner knew or should have known about a danger to visitors and failed to use reasonable care to address it.
Lighting, locks, staffing, and security measures can all become part of that inquiry when the facts support it. A dark parking lot, a broken exterior door, an unstaffed entrance, or ignored complaints about suspicious activity can be relevant to whether an owner used reasonable care. Every case depends on what the property owner knew, or should have known, and what they did or failed to do about it.
We do not tell clients that a single prior incident automatically makes an owner liable, and we do not tell them that a business insures their safety simply by opening its doors. What we do is look closely at the specific property, the history of incidents there, and the security measures that were or were not in place, then build the case the facts actually support.
Building a Negligent Security Case
These cases often turn on records the property owner controls: incident reports, maintenance logs for lighting and locks, security camera footage, and communications about known problems at the location. That evidence can disappear or get overwritten quickly, so we move to identify and preserve it as soon as we're retained. We also look at whether the property had prior calls for police service or complaints from other visitors or tenants about safety concerns.
We work to reconstruct what a reasonable property owner should have known before the incident happened. That can include talking to witnesses, reviewing photographs of the scene, and examining any security policies the property had on paper versus what was actually being done. If you were treated at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies or another facility, those medical records also help establish the connection between the incident and your injuries.
- Photos of the scene, lighting conditions, and any broken locks or doors
- Names and contact information for witnesses
- Any police report filed after the incident
- Medical records from treatment for your injuries
- Notes about prior safety concerns you or others raised with the property
Negligent Security Cases Near Loveland
Loveland's commercial corridors along Eisenhower Boulevard and Taft Avenue include a mix of retail centers, restaurants, and apartment complexes, many with shared parking lots and exterior common areas. These are the kinds of properties where lighting, lock maintenance, and security staffing decisions matter most, particularly at night or in less-traveled sections of a lot or breezeway.
We handle negligent security claims arising from incidents in Loveland as well as nearby Fort Collins and Berthoud, and we can appear in matters filed at the Larimer County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, but we regularly work with clients throughout Larimer County and travel as needed to meet them, view a property, or attend hearings.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses for treatment of injuries from the assault
- Future medical care if ongoing treatment is needed
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Costs related to psychological impact of the incident
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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.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Loveland Negligent security FAQ
Does a crime on the property automatically make the owner liable?
No. A crime committed by another person does not automatically create liability for the property owner. Liability can depend on whether the owner knew or should have known about a danger and failed to use reasonable care, such as maintaining adequate lighting or locks.
Does one prior incident at a property prove the owner is liable?
Not automatically. A single past incident is one fact among many that can be relevant, but it does not by itself establish liability. We look at the full pattern of known risks and what the owner did or didn't do in response.
Is a business responsible for guaranteeing my safety?
No, a property owner does not insure the safety of every visitor. The question is whether the owner used reasonable care under the circumstances, not whether the assault could have been prevented at all costs.
What kind of evidence matters most in these cases?
Security camera footage, maintenance records for lighting and locks, prior incident reports, and witness statements are often central. This evidence can be lost or overwritten, so early preservation matters.
Can you handle a negligent security case from Loveland if your office is in Denver?
Yes. We regularly represent clients from Loveland and surrounding Larimer County communities and can appear in matters filed at the Larimer County Justice Center. We travel to meet clients and review properties as needed.
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