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Superior Negligent Security Lawyers
If negligent security contributed to an assault in Superior, we can help. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
When a Property Owner May Be Responsible for an Assault
A crime committed by another person is not automatically the landowner's fault. Colorado law looks at whether the property owner acted reasonably given what they knew or should have known about a danger on the property.
For an invitee, the question can include whether the landowner knew or should have known of a danger and failed to use reasonable care to address it. Lighting, locks, staffing, or the presence or absence of security measures can be part of that question when the facts support it. What matters is whether the conditions on the property made an assault foreseeable and whether the owner did anything about it.
We do not claim that one prior incident automatically creates liability, and we do not argue that a property owner insures a visitor's safety. These cases turn on specific facts about a specific property, and we build them accordingly.
Building a Negligent Security Case
These claims depend on documenting the condition of the property at the time of the assault. That can include photos of lighting, broken locks, gates, or entryways, along with any maintenance or repair records the property kept. Prior incident reports, security logs, and communications between tenants or visitors and management can also matter.
We also look at how the property was staffed and supervised, whether security personnel or cameras were present, and whether the layout of the property itself contributed to the danger. Witness statements, police reports, and any surveillance footage from the time of the incident are often central to showing what the owner knew and what they failed to do.
- Photograph the area, including lighting, locks, and access points
- Get a copy of the police report
- Write down what happened while it is fresh
- Identify witnesses and how to reach them
- Keep records of medical treatment related to the assault
Serving Superior and Boulder County
We handle negligent security claims arising from incidents near U.S. Highway 36, McCaslin Boulevard, Marshall Road, Rock Creek Parkway, and Louisville. Superior sits along a busy commercial corridor, and assaults connected to parking areas, retail centers, and multi-family housing raise real questions about lighting, locks, and security staffing.
If a case is filed, it would proceed through the Boulder County Justice Center. Injured clients in the area sometimes receive treatment at AdventHealth Avista in Louisville, and we can work with those records as part of building the case.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses related to the assault
- Future medical care, if needed
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
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.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Superior Negligent security FAQ
Is a property owner automatically responsible if I was assaulted there?
No. A crime committed by another person does not automatically make the property owner liable. Liability depends on whether the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to take reasonable steps to address it.
Does one prior incident at a property prove negligent security?
Not by itself. Courts look at the full picture, including how foreseeable the danger was and what the owner did or didn't do in response. We evaluate the specific facts of each property rather than relying on a single past event.
What kind of security failures matter in these cases?
Lighting, broken locks, lack of staffing, and missing or non-functioning security measures can all be relevant when the facts support it. The question is whether reasonable steps were available and were not taken given the known risks.
I was hurt in an assault near McCaslin Boulevard. What should I do first?
Get medical care, and if you can, document the scene with photos of lighting, locks, or entryways involved. A police report and witness information also help preserve the record for a potential claim.
Do I need to prove the owner is an insurer of my safety?
No, and we don't argue that. Colorado law asks whether the owner acted reasonably, not whether they guaranteed your safety. We focus on what the owner knew and what reasonable steps were available to them.
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