Negligent Security Lawyers in Hollywood, Florida
If you were attacked, robbed, or hurt on someone else’s property in Hollywood because the property owner failed to provide reasonable security, you may be able to hold that owner responsible. This applies to hotels and short-term rentals near the Broadwalk, bars and restaurants along Hollywood Boulevard, apartment complexes off Federal Highway, and parking areas around Young Circle. A negligent security claim asks a simple question: did the property owner do what a reasonably careful owner would have done to keep people safe, given what they knew or should have known about crime on that property?
Negligent Security in Hollywood
Hollywood’s layout creates a mix of property types where security gaps tend to show up. Hollywood Boulevard stretches from I-95 all the way to the Broadwalk, and along that corridor you’ll find hotels, bars, retail plazas, and parking garages that draw large numbers of visitors, especially at night and during events at Young Circle. The Broadwalk itself is a two-mile stretch packed with pedestrians, cyclists, and beachgoers moving past hotels, condo buildings, restaurants, and rental units. That density is part of what makes Hollywood attractive, but it also means property owners along this stretch have a duty to think seriously about lighting, locks, cameras, and staffing.
We see negligent security cases come out of a few recurring settings in this city. Beachfront hotels and vacation rentals near the Broadwalk sometimes cut corners on entry access or lobby security, especially during peak tourist season when guest turnover is high. Bars and nightlife venues along Hollywood Boulevard and around Young Circle can draw crowds that outpace the security staff on hand, particularly late at night. Apartment and condo complexes along the Federal Highway corridor sometimes have broken gates, non-functioning door locks, or unlit parking areas that go unaddressed for months. Parking garages and surface lots near Young Circle, where downtown events bring in outside foot traffic, are another common location for these claims.
Florida law does not require a property owner to guarantee your safety. It does require them to act reasonably in light of foreseeable risks. If a property in Hollywood had a documented history of break-ins, assaults, or thefts, and the owner still didn’t fix a broken gate, add lighting, or station adequate security, that history becomes central to a claim. Our approach is to look closely at what the property owner knew, what they had time to do about it, and what they actually did.
What a Claim May Cover
Every negligent security case is different, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, the injuries involved, and the evidence available. In general, a claim may address costs and losses connected to the incident, which can include medical treatment related to the attack or injury, ongoing care if you’re still recovering, income lost while you were unable to work, and the physical and emotional impact of what happened. We don’t promise a number before we know your situation, and we won’t quote one here. What we can do is walk through your specific circumstances during a free case review and explain, honestly, what categories of loss might apply to your claim.
What We Look At in These Claims
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What Security Was Supposed to Be There
Gates, cameras, lighting, locks, and staffed entrances — what the property represented or reasonably should have had in place given its layout and location. -
What Was Actually Missing or Brokeny
A burnt-out light, a propped-open gate, a non-functioning camera, or an unstaffed desk — we document the gap between what should have existed and what actually did at the time you were hurt. -
Whether Prior Incidents Put the Owner on Notice
Past crime on or near the property, police calls, or complaints from tenants or guests can show the owner knew, or should have known, the risk was there. -
How the Attack Happened
Where and how the person got access, and whether reasonable security would have prevented or deterred it, are central to showing the connection between the property's failure and what happened to you.
Other Injury Claims We Handle in Hollywood
FAQ
Can I file a claim if I was attacked in a Broadwalk hotel parking area?
Possibly. Hotels along the Broadwalk are expected to provide reasonable security in areas like parking lots and entryways, especially if there's a history of crime nearby. We'd need to look at the property's security measures and any prior incidents to evaluate the claim.
What if the attack happened at an apartment complex near Federal Highway?
Apartment owners and management companies have a duty to maintain working locks, gates, and lighting in common areas. If a broken gate or unlit parking lot contributed to the incident, that's relevant evidence in a negligent security claim.
Do I need to know who attacked me to file a claim?
Not necessarily. A negligent security claim is against the property owner or manager, not the attacker. The claim focuses on whether the property was reasonably secured, regardless of whether the person responsible for the attack is ever identified.
How long do I have to file a negligent security claim in Florida?
Florida sets deadlines for these claims, and they can vary depending on who owns the property and the type of claim involved. Deadlines against government-owned properties can be shorter than those against private owners. Call us so we can review your specific timeline.
What does it cost to have you look at my case?
The case review is free. We can explain our fee structure and what it means for your specific situation during that call.
What We Look at in These Claims
Prior incidents on the property
We request incident reports, police call logs, and any record of prior crimes at the property or nearby. A pattern of similar incidents strengthens the argument that the attack on you was foreseeable.
Physical security conditions
We look at lighting levels in parking lots and walkways, whether gates and locks worked, whether cameras were functional and recording, and whether common entry points were secured the way they should have been.
Staffing and training
For hotels, bars, and apartment complexes, we examine whether security staff or courtesy officers were present when they should have been, and whether staff followed the property’s own security policies.
Property management history
We review whether the owner or management company had been warned about safety issues before, through complaints, prior lawsuits, or maintenance requests that were ignored.
Other Injury Claims We Handle in Hollywood
Negligent security is one part of the injury work we do in Hollywood. We also represent people hurt in other types of accidents around the city, including:
- Car Accident
- Slip and Fall
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Rideshare Accident (Uber and Lyft)
- Bus Accident
If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one category, or you’re not sure how the incident should be classified, that’s fine. Tell us what happened and we’ll help sort out which claim type applies.
Free Case Review
If you were hurt on someone else’s property in Hollywood and think inadequate security played a role, talk to us before you talk to an insurance adjuster. The case review is free, and there’s no cost to find out where you stand.
Helping People Hurt Across Florida
Our firm is based in Hollywood and focused on South Florida, and Hollywood is one of the cities we regularly serve. We only practice in Florida, and we only represent injured people, never insurance companies or property owners. That focus means our attention stays on one side of these cases.
- Lakeland
- North Miami
- Plantation
- Hollywood
- Sunny Isles
- Hallandale
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Dania Beach
- Miami Beach
- Miami Lakes
- Opa Locka
- Miami
- Hialeah
- Fort Lauderdale
- Miami Gardens
What Happens After You Call
Florida law sets deadlines for filing an injury claim, and those deadlines vary depending on the type of claim and who is responsible. Claims against government-owned properties, such as a municipal parking lot or public building, can carry shorter windows than claims against a private landlord. Rather than guess at a number that may not apply to your situation, call us and we’ll walk through the timeline that applies to your specific claim.