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Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
In Fort Worth, a violent crime on someone else’s property is never just bad luck. When a property owner fails to provide adequate security, they create the conditions for preventable harm. If you or someone you love was assaulted, robbed, or injured due to negligent security in Fort Worth, you are likely facing physical pain, emotional trauma, and a deep sense of injustice. You should not have to carry the weight of someone else’s negligence on your own.
Because these incidents are entirely preventable, they are often the most difficult for families to process. The property owner had every opportunity to install proper lighting, hire security, or fix broken locks. When they chose to ignore known dangers, they became responsible for the harm that followed.
Texas law provides a clear path to justice for victims and their families. At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Fort Worth failure to protect lawyers fight to hold every responsible party accountable. This includes property owners, management companies, and security firms that failed in their duty to keep you safe. We handle the complex legal investigations and insurance battles so you can focus on your recovery.
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Do I need a lawyer after being assaulted or injured on someone else's property in Fort Worth?
Yes — and time matters. Property owners and their insurers work quickly to minimize liability after a violent crime or assault. You need an attorney who moves just as fast. Frenkel & Frenkel investigates the property's security history, obtains surveillance footage, identifies every liable party, and handles the insurance companies -- so you can focus on recovering. You pay nothing unless we win.
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Every case is different. Some cases settle in a few months. Others may take a year or more, depending on how complex they are.
A few things can affect the timeline. How serious is the injury? How much evidence exists about prior crimes at that location? Does the property owner have a documented history of ignoring security concerns? These factors all play a role.
Our team works to move cases forward as quickly as possible. At the same time, we do not rush into a settlement that may not be fair. We keep you updated along the way so you always know where things stand.
Yes, in many cases you can. Texas premises liability law does not require you to be the owner or a tenant. If you were injured due to inadequate security on someone else’s property, you may have a claim. This is true whether you were a guest, a customer, a delivery driver, or simply passing through.
What matters most is that the property owner knew or should have known about the security risk and failed to protect you. A lawyer can look at the facts of your case and help you figure out the best path forward.
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Can I recover more compensation if multiple parties failed to protect me?
Potentially yes. Each liable party may carry their own insurance policy. Identifying multiple defendants — such as the property owner, the management company, and the security firm — can open up multiple sources of recovery that a single-defendant case would not. This is one of the most important reasons to hire an attorney who investigates the full picture, not just the property owner.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
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At Frenkel & Frenkel, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover money for you.
There is no charge for your first consultation. You can call us, tell us what happened, and we will let you know if we think we can help. There is no pressure and no obligation.
We have the resources and knowledge to take on complex cases against property owners and security firms throughout Tarrant County.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies; we know their tactics and how to counter them.
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Inadequate Lighting
Poor or broken lighting creates hiding spots for criminals and makes it harder for victims to see danger. Parking lots, stairwells, walkways, and entryways should all be well-lit. When property owners ignore lighting problems, they create conditions for preventable attacks.
Broken or Missing Locks
Doors, gates, and windows with broken locks make it easy for criminals to enter. Property owners have a duty to repair these security features promptly. When they delay or ignore maintenance requests, tenants and visitors are put at risk.
Absent or Undertrained Security
Some properties promise security guards but fail to staff them properly. Others hire guards with no training in crime prevention or emergency response. When security personnel are absent, distracted, or poorly trained, crimes become more likely.
Failure to Warn About Known Dangers
If crimes have happened at a location before, the property owner should warn visitors and take extra precautions. When management hides the truth about prior robberies, assaults, or break-ins, they put people in danger without their knowledge.
Overgrown Landscaping
Tall bushes, untrimmed trees, and dense vegetation near walkways and entrances give criminals places to hide. Regular maintenance is not just about appearance — it is a security issue. Neglected landscaping can directly contribute to attacks.
Lack of Surveillance Cameras
Working security cameras deter crime and provide critical evidence when attacks do happen. Properties that fail to install cameras or allow them to break create gaps in accountability. This is especially important in high-crime areas.
Assaults, robberies, and break-ins at apartment complexes often happen because of poor security. Broken gates, dim lighting, and absent management create opportunities for crime. If you were attacked at your apartment building, the property owner may be liable.
Hotels have a duty to protect guests from foreseeable harm. This includes working locks, security cameras, and trained staff. When hotels fail to secure their premises, guests may be robbed, assaulted, or worse.
Parking areas are common locations for robberies and assaults. Poor lighting, hidden corners, and lack of security patrols make these spaces dangerous. Property owners can be held responsible when they ignore known risks.
Bars and nightclubs often have a history of fights, assaults, and shootings. Owners must provide adequate security, control entry, and respond to threats. When they fail to do so, innocent patrons get hurt.
Malls, strip centers, and retail locations can be targets for crime. Property managers should monitor high-risk areas and maintain security measures. If you were attacked while shopping, the property owner may share responsibility.
Convenience stores in high-crime areas need extra security. This can include cameras, alarms, and proper lighting. Store owners who ignore safety standards put customers and employees at risk.
Failure to protect means a property owner failed to provide reasonable security that could have prevented your injury. You may have a claim if you were assaulted, robbed, or attacked on someone else's property due to inadequate lighting, broken locks, absent security, or other preventable conditions. Texas law requires property owners to protect visitors from foreseeable crimes.
The main types are inadequate security (no guards or cameras), poor lighting, broken locks or gates, failure to warn about prior crimes, and negligent hiring of security staff. All of these involve a property owner knowing about a danger and failing to fix it or warn you about it.
We handle apartment complex attacks, hotel assaults, parking lot robberies, nightclub violence, shopping center crimes, convenience store incidents, and any case where inadequate security led to injury. If you were hurt on someone else's property due to poor security, we can help.
Yes. You do not need to be the owner or a tenant. If you were a guest, customer, delivery driver, or visitor and were attacked due to inadequate security, you may have a claim. What matters is that the property owner failed to protect you from a known or foreseeable danger.
Liable parties can include the property owner, property management company, landlord, security company, or third-party contractors responsible for security systems. In some cases, multiple parties share responsibility. We investigate to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your injury.
