New Jersey Negligent Security Lawyer

If you were attacked, assaulted, or harmed due to poor or missing security measures on someone else's property, the owner may be legally responsible. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe-not just from accidents, but from foreseeable crimes. At the Law Offices of Gregg A. Williams, we help victims pursue justice and compensation after incidents caused by inadequate security.


We've represented individuals across Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey in cases involving violent crimes on commercial and residential properties. From unlit parking lots to unsecured apartment buildings, we hold negligent property owners accountable.

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What is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim. It arises when a person is injured by a criminal act-such as an assault, robbery, or sexual assault-that could have been prevented with reasonable security measures.



Owners and operators of businesses, apartment complexes, hotels, parking garages, nightclubs, and similar properties have a legal obligation to protect visitors and tenants from foreseeable dangers. When they fail to provide adequate lighting, locks, cameras, or trained personnel, they may be liable for the resulting harm.

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Examples of Inadequate Security

Some common scenarios we see in negligent security cases include:

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Dark or unmonitored parking lots where patrons are robbed or assaulted

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Apartment buildings with broken locks or no buzzer entry systems, allowing intruders easy access

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Bars or nightclubs with untrained or absent security staff, leading to violent fights or attacks

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Hotels or motels without working locks or cameras, enabling criminal activity

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Lack of crowd control or staff presence at large events, resulting in injuries or chaos

These failures aren't just careless-they can be deadly. If a property owner ignores known dangers or refuses to invest in proper security, and someone gets hurt, they should be held accountable.

Crimes and Injuries Resulting

Negligent security cases often involve deeply traumatic and violent incidents, including:

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Physical assaults and battery

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Muggings or robberies

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Sexual assaults and rape

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Kidnapping or abductions

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Homicide or wrongful death

The consequences of these crimes go far beyond physical injuries. Victims often experience lasting emotional trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression. For fatal attacks, surviving family members may also have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.

Proving a Negligent Security Case

To succeed in a premises security lawsuit in NJ, you must prove the crime was both foreseeable and preventable. That means showing:

  • The location had a history of criminal activity (police reports, public safety data, etc.)
  • The property owner knew or should have known about the danger
  • Reasonable security measures were not in place, or were ignored
  • The lack of security enabled the crime to occur

These cases are complex. Property owners often argue the attacker was solely responsible, not them. Our job is to connect the dots and prove that their negligence played a direct role in what happened.

Our Approach & Experience

We understand how sensitive and traumatic these cases can be. That's why we move quickly to protect our clients and gather the evidence needed to prove negligence. Our legal team will:


  • Work with private investigators and security experts
  • Review local crime reports and past incidents at the location
  • Request or subpoena security camera footage and maintenance logs
  • Interview witnesses and other victims, if applicable
  • File claims and lawsuits discreetly and with compassion

Attorney Gregg A. Williams has successfully handled negligent security cases throughout New Jersey, including a six-figure recovery for a tenant assaulted in an unsecured apartment complex. See our results for more.

Talk to a Negligent Security Lawyer - Free Consultation

If you or a loved one was harmed because a business, apartment, or public space failed to provide proper security, don't wait. The sooner you act, the easier it is to secure evidence and protect your rights.



We offer free consultations and charge no legal fees unless we recover compensation. Contact our New Jersey negligent security attorneys today-we'll fight for the justice you deserve while you focus on healing.