It Was Not "Just an Accident"
When a business invites the public onto its property—whether it is an apartment complex, hotel, or concert venue—they have a legal duty to keep that property reasonably safe. Too often, corporate owners prioritize profits over safety, ignoring broken gates, burnt-out lights, or known criminal activity.
At Hicks Law Firm, we rarely handle minor "slip and falls." We focus on Negligent Security and Dangerous Condition cases where property mismanagement leads to catastrophic injury or death.
Negligent Security & Violent Crime
If you were attacked, assaulted, or if a loved one was killed at an apartment complex or business, the crime may have been preventable. We investigate:
- History of Crime: Did the owner know about prior assaults on the property?
- Access Control: Were security gates broken for months? Were locks missing?
- Lighting: Did poor lighting create a "safe harbor" for the attacker?
- Security Personnel: Was a guard promised but not present?
Dangerous Industrial Conditions
We also represent workers and visitors injured by structural failures, including:
- Deck & Balcony Collapses: Rotting wood left unmaintained.
- Falling Merchandise: Improperly stacked pallets in warehouse stores.
- Electrocution: Exposed high-voltage wiring.