Maison Law represents the victims of premises liability negligence in California, including those hurt at sporting events due to negligent security. Our negligent security lawyers help the victims of criminal acts occurring in stadium parking lots, in the stands, and anywhere on the team’s property earn the support they need to make a full recovery. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your injury and scary ordeal should be worth and how to hold a pro team or a college or university fully responsible.
Injury Risks and Criminal Acts at California Arenas
California has some of the most storied sports franchises in the world. A day at the ballpark can be a lot of fun. But sporting events can become a bit chaotic and criminals can also prey on sports fans during the excitement. A robbery in a dark stadium parking lot can turn violent or a rowdy fan can turn trash talk into a physical assault. In most cases, the team and stadium owners and operators can be held fully responsible for any harm that occurs to you or a family member.
This risk falls under California’s premises liability laws. Negligent security liability occurs when property owners or team owners could have done more to keep your family safe from criminal acts. You might point to burnt-out parking lot lights that left you vulnerable to an assault after the game. You might have been attacked in your seat by an opposing fan and found there weren’t enough security guards in place to call upon for help.
When these and other failures lead to you becoming a victim and suffering injuries, owners and operators may be called upon to provide you with recovery help. That can include money to pay your medical bills and help with supporting your family for however long you are out of work.
Unfortunately, sports franchises will have the money to hire corporate lawyers to dispute your claim. They’ll look for a way to blame you for becoming a victim of a criminal act. They’ll cast doubt on the severity of your injury. These are unfair tactics, but if you don’t have a personal injury lawyer protecting your case and your rights, you could end up with very little for your claim or nothing at all.
Common Negligent Security Dangers at California Stadiums
The California negligent security lawyers at Maison Law can help you prove that a sports team contributed to your violent attack. These and other examples of negligence can leave owners and operators legally liable:
- Untrained security guards.
- Inadequate number of security and stadium police officers.
- Not enough lighting in parking lots, along sidewalks between buildings, and outside entrances.
- Malfunctioning security cameras.
- Inadequate measures to keep fans safe from other fans.
- Failure to keep dangerous fans who have been banned from sporting events out of the arena or stadium.
- Failure to warn visitors of previous criminal attacks in the area.
- Exposing fans to staff members with violent histories.
- Failure to do proper background checks on all employees at the stadium.
- Broken fences. The neglect of repairs to fences, gates, and security barriers could allow those with criminal intent access to stadium property and into parking lots.
- Lack of metal detectors and bag checks. This negligence could allow someone to sneak a weapon into the arena, putting you and your family at risk of a traumatic injury.
Compensation for The Victims of Criminal Acts at California Sporting Events
Victims of negligent security must get the best medical care available and they shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of that care. Your negligent security attorney will be fully investigating your case and collecting all evidence available to build a strong claim.
Then, your lawyer files the claim and includes a full list of the hardships you and your family have faced. The amount you’ll be demanding from a sports franchise and stadium owners will depend on how long you take to heal from your injury and how much an injury affects your normal home and work life.
Your lawyer will demand compensation for these and other factors, including some damages you might not have known could earn you additional support:
- Support for current and future medical bills.
- Life-long support for victims who are left to live with a physical disability after an attack.
- Travel costs for patients who must make doctor’s appointments while unable to drive and possibly in wheelchairs or on crutches.
- Support for the physical pain victims endure.
- Support for the emotional trauma victims must cope with in the aftermath of a violent attack.
- Support for a loss of enjoyment of life.
- Support for a loss of companionship with an injured spouse or partner.
- Reimbursement for lost income and benefits at work.
- Compensation for property damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to wait on a suspect’s criminal trial to file a negligent security claim?
No. Your case against the sports team will be separate from the criminal trial. Your civil claim against the negligent owners can be filed as soon as you are ready. You don’t have to wait for a suspect to be arrested or convicted.
Can my family seek support if a loved one was killed in a criminal act at a sporting event?
Yes. California allows the family of a victim to file a wrongful death claim. This claim seeks support from stadium owners and operators for the cost of a funeral and to pay leftover medical bills. Families should also receive support for the future when they’ll be without the guidance and financial support the deceased can no longer provide.
What if I can’t afford to pay a negligent security lawyer?
You can still afford powerful representation from Maison Law. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you and your family. Then our attorney fee comes out of the settlement money you receive from the sports franchise.
Contact Maison Law After a California Negligent Security Accident at a Sporting Event
When a sports team sells you a ticket, they are liable for your safety and protection while you are at a game. If you are the victim of a violent act while at a sporting event, team owners and operators are fully accountable for your recovery costs.
Contact Maison Law to understand your rights after such a traumatic incident. Our California negligent security lawyers offer a free case consultation to victims and their families. It’s a no-risk way to find out how to hold a team responsible for a failure in security that leads to an attack. We aren’t afraid to take on giant sports franchises and corporate lawyers to secure everything our clients need to rebuild their lives.
