What we handle
Property owners can't prevent every crime. But when an attack was foreseeable and the owner failed to take reasonable steps, they can be responsible for the victim's injuries. Evan Goldberg won a $4.1 million jury verdict for a tenant assaulted in a building because of improper security.
Security failures we see most
- Broken or missing door locks, buzzers and intercoms
- Burned-out lighting in hallways, stairwells and parking lots
- No security staff despite a history of crime on the property
- Broken cameras and gates
- Bars, clubs and venues with inadequate staffing or crowd control
What makes a negligent security case
We look at prior crimes on or near the property, complaints to the owner, police reports, and whether the attacker entered through a broken or unsecured point. A criminal case against the attacker is separate. You can pursue the property owner even if the attacker is never caught.
Our practice also includes landlord liability, premises liability and wrongful death claims.
Serving clients across Rockland County — see our Rockland County personal injury lawyer page.
FAQ
Possibly, if the landlord knew about security problems or prior crimes and didn't fix them, and that failure let the attacker in.
Claims against private property owners generally must be filed within three years. Claims against public housing or other public entities require a notice of claim within 90 days.
Talk to Evan about your case.
Free, confidential consultation. Home and hospital visits available.
More practice areas
Other cases we handle
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries in Spring Valley, Rockland County, and New York City — protecting injured workers' rights.
Car & Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare collisions.
Construction Accidents
NY Labor Law §240 and §241 scaffold, ladder, and site-injury claims.
Undocumented Worker Injuries
Immigration status does not matter. Undocumented workers have the same right to full compensation under New York Labor Law.
Slip, Trip & Fall
Snow and ice, broken stairs, defective sidewalks, and wet floors.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, falls, malnutrition, medication errors, physical and emotional abuse.