CROCKETT LAW · HOUSTON, TEXAS
Negligent Security Lawyer
An assault or other criminal attack can raise questions about the safety of an apartment complex, business, parking area, or other property. Crockett Law reviews negligent security matters by examining who controlled the property, what risks were known, and whether the evidence supports a civil claim.
How Crockett Law Investigates Negligent Security
A property owner is not automatically responsible whenever a crime occurs. Texas negligent security issues can turn on control of the premises and an unreasonable, foreseeable risk, among other facts. We investigate the circumstances instead of assuming that the criminal act alone proves a claim.
When retained, we examine the condition of the property, relevant prior incidents, and the actions of the people responsible for security. The inquiry may involve property management, an owner, or a security provider, depending on the evidence and their respective roles.
Evidence That Can Help Explain the Risk
- Police reports, incident records, and witness information.
- Surveillance footage, photographs, and the layout of the property.
- The condition of lighting, gates, locks, access systems, and other relevant features.
- Prior complaints or communications about the specific safety issue.
- Relevant crime information and prior incidents requiring further investigation.
- Security policies, contracts, and records where available.
- Medical records and documentation of the injury’s effects.
Save communications and tell us about cameras or records that may be lost. You do not need access to a property’s internal records before contacting us.
Separating the Criminal Case From the Civil Claim
Law enforcement investigates criminal conduct. A civil negligent security claim addresses different questions about responsibility and the harm suffered. Whether someone was arrested or prosecuted does not automatically answer whether a property-related claim can proceed.
We consider the evidence of injury, medical expenses, lost income, and other effects alongside the legal questions about duty and responsibility. We do not promise a result based on the location or seriousness of an attack alone.
What You Can Expect From Crockett Law
Your consultation gives you an opportunity to describe what happened and the safety concerns you knew about. We discuss possible deadlines and the records that may help. If retained, we explain the investigation, address factual disputes, and discuss negotiation or litigation as the claim develops.
We understand that recounting a traumatic incident can be difficult. You can start with the information you are able to share and the questions you need answered.
Negligent Security FAQs
Not automatically. We examine control, the relevant risks, the property’s response, and the other facts necessary to evaluate a claim.
The significance of prior incidents depends on the facts and applicable law. We review the evidence as a whole rather than assuming one prior event always establishes or defeats a claim.
Preserve the report and any responses. That communication may be relevant, but it still needs to be evaluated alongside the full circumstances.
The two processes may proceed separately. We can discuss how the investigation and available records affect your particular civil claim.
Tell us promptly where cameras were located and who may control the recordings. Footage may be overwritten, so preservation can be time-sensitive.
Talk With Crockett Law About Your Situation
You do not need to have every document or answer before contacting us. Call (281) 953-1180 or request a free consultation. We can review what happened and discuss the next step.
Related practice areas: Slip, Trip & Falls · Traumatic Brain Injury · Wrongful Death
Additional resource: Texas Supreme Court: UDR Texas Properties v. Petrie