Negligent Security Attorney in Jackson, MS
Over $300 Million Recovered. Serving Jackson Since 1980.
When a property owner’s failure to provide adequate security allows a violent crime to occur, the victim has a civil claim that is separate from any criminal case against the perpetrator. A negligent security claim holds the owner or manager of that property civilly liable for failing to prevent a foreseeable harm. At Coxwell & Associates, we’ve represented personal injury clients in Jackson, Mississippi since 1980, and our attorneys have recovered more than $300 million for the people we serve.
Our practice is concentrated on personal injury and criminal defense, which means our attorneys stay current in both areas rather than dividing attention across a dozen practice fields. Attorneys at Coxwell & Associates have been recognized by Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
If you or someone you love was harmed because a property owner failed to provide reasonable security, contact Coxwell & Associates today. We offer free consultations, and virtual appointments are available. Call (601) 265-7766 to speak with our team.
Why Jackson Victims Choose Coxwell & Associates
Our attorneys bring more than 77 years of combined legal experience to every case. Negligent security claims in Mississippi typically pit victims against commercial property owners and their insurers, who are motivated to minimize what they pay out. Our familiarity with how insurance carriers approach premises liability claims shapes both our negotiation strategy and our readiness to take a case to trial. We make our case results publicly available so prospective clients can see what we’ve accomplished before they ever call.
We’re also part of this community. Coxwell & Associates contributes to Stewpot, a Jackson organization that provides food, shelter, and clothing to people in need. Our rates are designed to be accessible regardless of a client’s financial situation, and our free consultation carries no obligation.
Where Negligent Security Incidents Happen
A property owner’s failure to provide reasonable security can take many forms: poor or missing lighting in parking areas and walkways, broken locks and gates, absent surveillance systems, no security personnel on properties where the crime risk warrants them, and documented prior incidents the owner ignored.
Locations where these incidents frequently occur:
- Apartment complexes and rental properties
- Hotel and motel parking lots
- Shopping center parking garages
- Bars and nightclubs
- ATM locations
- University and hospital campuses
The crimes that result from inadequate security include assault, robbery, sexual assault, carjacking, and other violent offenses. The fact that a third party committed the crime doesn’t automatically relieve the property owner of liability. The question is whether the harm was foreseeable and whether the owner took reasonable steps to prevent it.
Injuries and Harm From Negligent Security Incidents
Violent crimes that stem from inadequate security cause serious physical harm. Victims may suffer gunshot or stab wounds, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, broken bones, facial and dental trauma, and internal organ damage. Many of these injuries require extended medical treatment and can affect a victim’s ability to work.
Psychological harm is a recognized and compensable category of damages under Mississippi law. Victims frequently experience post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and a lasting loss of enjoyment of life. These are real injuries, and they are part of what a negligent security claim can include.
Financial consequences compound the physical and psychological toll. Medical bills accumulate during recovery, lost income follows when a victim can’t return to work, and in fatal cases, families face funeral expenses and the loss of financial support their loved one provided. The severity and permanence of a victim’s injuries generally affect the overall value of the claim.
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If you were harmed because a property owner in the Jackson, Mississippi area failed to take reasonable security precautions, you may have a civil claim against that owner or their management company. Coxwell & Associates has served clients in Hinds County, Madison County, and across the surrounding area since 1980. We offer free consultations with no obligation, and virtual appointments are available if you can’t come to us.
Call (601) 265-7766 to speak with our team about your negligent security claim. We’re ready to listen and can help you understand your options.
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