Adams and Weld counties · Negligent security
Thornton Negligent Security Lawyers
If you were assaulted on poorly secured property in Thornton, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover for you.
When a Property Owner Can Be Held Responsible
A crime committed by another person is not automatically the property owner's fault. But that does not end the inquiry. When someone is hurt by an assault or other crime on a property they were invited to visit, the law can ask whether the owner knew or should have known about a danger and failed to use reasonable care to address it.
Lighting that does not work, doors and gates that do not lock, security staff that was cut or never hired, and access points that were left open can all become part of that question when the facts support it. We look at whether the property had a history of problems, whether the owner was on notice of a risk, and whether reasonable steps were skipped or ignored.
We do not tell clients that one prior incident automatically creates liability, and we do not tell them a property owner insures a visitor's safety against every crime. What we do is investigate the specific property, the specific incident, and the specific security decisions that were made or not made, and build the claim from there.
Building the Security Case
Negligent security cases turn on documentation. We look for incident reports, prior police calls to the property, maintenance and repair logs for lighting and locks, security contracts or staffing schedules, and any camera footage that still exists. We also look at whether the property manager or owner had been warned about problems before your incident happened.
Timing matters because records get overwritten, footage gets deleted, and witnesses move on. We move quickly to send preservation letters, request records, and interview people who saw what happened or who worked at the property before and after the incident. The sooner we're involved, the more of that evidence we can lock down.
- Photos of broken lights, locks, gates, or fencing near where it happened
- Names and contact information for any witnesses
- Any police report number or responding officer information
- Medical records and bills from treatment after the incident
- Notes on what security, if any, you saw on the property before the incident
Handling Negligent Security Claims for Thornton Clients
We represent people hurt in negligent security incidents across Thornton, including properties near I-25, E-470, 104th Avenue, Washington Street, and the Northglenn area. Depending on where the property sits and where the case is filed, these claims can move through the Adams County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts, and we handle that venue work for our clients.
Many Thornton clients are first treated at HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center after an assault, and those medical records often become an important part of documenting what happened. Our office is based in Denver, and we meet with Thornton clients by phone, video, or in person to fit each client's situation.
What Damages May Include
- Medical bills for emergency and follow-up treatment
- Costs of future medical care related to the assault
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing counseling or mental health treatment costs
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.
Thornton Negligent security FAQ
Can I sue a property owner if I was attacked by a stranger on their property?
It depends on the facts. A crime by another person is not automatically the owner's fault, but if the owner knew or should have known about a danger, such as broken lighting or a lack of security, and failed to use reasonable care, that can support a claim.
Does one past incident at a property automatically mean the owner is liable?
No. One prior incident does not automatically create liability. It can be one piece of evidence about what the owner knew, but the whole picture, including what steps the owner took or failed to take, matters.
What kind of security failures matter in these cases?
Common issues include lighting that was broken or never fixed, locks or gates that did not work, and security staffing that was reduced or never provided despite known risks. We look at whether those failures were connected to what happened to you.
I was hurt at a property in Thornton. Where would my case be handled?
Depending on the location of the property, cases can be handled through the Adams County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We handle the venue questions so you do not have to figure that out yourself.
Do I need to have hired security records myself to bring a claim?
No. We gather that evidence, including incident reports, maintenance logs, and security records, as part of our investigation. You do not need to already have it to talk with us.
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