Philadelphia Negligent Security Attorney
When you visit an apartment building, hotel, shopping center, or parking garage, you expect a reasonable level of safety. Unfortunately, too many property owners fail to provide adequate security measures, putting innocent visitors at risk of robbery, assault, or even death. These tragedies are not “random” — they are often the result of negligence and lack of proper precautions.
At Wilk Law Firm, our Philadelphia negligent security lawyers represent victims who have suffered serious harm because a property owner ignored known dangers or failed to implement reasonable protections. We fight to ensure that negligent property owners, managers, and security companies are held accountable.
Understanding Negligent Security Claims in Pennsylvania
Negligent security cases fall under premises liability law, which holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions for lawful visitors. When criminal activity occurs because of poor or absent security, the property owner may be legally liable.
Examples of negligent security include:
- Lack of security personnel or patrols
- Broken or missing locks, gates, or doors
- Insufficient lighting in hallways, stairwells, or parking areas
- Failure to monitor security cameras or alarm systems
- Ignoring prior incidents of crime on the property
In Philadelphia, property owners are legally required to take reasonable measures to protect tenants, guests, and visitors — particularly in areas where criminal activity is foreseeable.
Common Locations Where Negligent Security Occurs
Negligent security cases can happen anywhere, but are especially common in:
- Apartment complexes and rental properties
- Hotels and motels
- Shopping malls and retail centers
- Bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues
- Parking garages and lots
- College campuses and dormitories
- Office buildings and workplaces
If a violent act occurs because an owner failed to provide adequate safety, that owner may share responsibility with the perpetrator.
Types of Crimes Linked to Negligent Security
Victims of negligent security may suffer injuries from:
- Assaults and sexual assaults
- Muggings and robberies
- Shootings or stabbings
- Kidnappings or abductions
- Homicides or wrongful deaths
These cases can leave victims facing both physical injuries and long-term emotional trauma. At Wilk Law Firm, we understand the sensitivity of these matters and provide compassionate, confidential representation.
Proving Negligent Security in Philadelphia
To succeed in a negligent security claim, the victim must show that:
- The property owner owed a duty of care to keep the premises reasonably safe.
- The owner knew or should have known about prior criminal activity or security risks.
- The owner failed to take reasonable measures to prevent foreseeable harm.
- The victim was injured as a result of that negligence.
Our attorneys gather powerful evidence, including crime reports, witness statements, security footage, and expert testimony, to prove that the property owner’s failure to act led to your injuries.
Compensation for Negligent Security Victims
If you’ve been harmed because of negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses and future treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages (for surviving family members)
Our goal is to help you recover physically, emotionally, and financially — while sending a strong message that property negligence will not go unpunished.
Why Choose Wilk Law Firm
At Wilk Law Firm, we combine legal strength with compassion. Our team has decades of experience handling complex premises liability cases and achieving justice for victims throughout Pennsylvania.
We offer:
- Extensive experience in negligent security litigation
- Thorough investigations into property and security failures
- Aggressive advocacy against corporate defendants and insurers
- Personalized representation from start to finish
- No fees unless we win your case
When safety is ignored, we make sure responsibility is not.
Serving Victims Across Philadelphia
We proudly represent negligent security victims throughout Philadelphia — from Center City to North, West, and South Philadelphia, including surrounding neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Contact a Philadelphia Negligent Security Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one was assaulted or injured because of inadequate security in Philadelphia, you have rights. Property owners who cut corners on safety must be held accountable.
Contact Wilk Law Firm today for a free consultation with a Philadelphia negligent security attorney. We’ll investigate your case, protect your rights, and fight to secure the compensation you deserve.
