Negligent Security & Crime Victim Lawyers · Nationwide
Hurt by a crime that should have been prevented? You may have the right to sue.
If you or someone you love was shot, assaulted, or killed because a property owner failed to provide security, we'll tell you — straight — whether you have a case.
- $102.7M record verdict — largest of its kind in the U.S.
- ~500 negligent-security cases handled
- No fee unless we win · Confidential · 24/7
Find out if you have a case
Tell us what happened — we'll review it and tell you honestly, at no cost.
- $102.7MRecord shooting-victim verdict
- 3Separate $100M+ verdicts — only firm in U.S. history
- ~500Negligent-security cases handled
- ParklandRepresented families of the school shooting
Most victims are never told this
A crime is not only a police matter. It can be a lawsuit.
When a property owner — an apartment complex, a parking garage, a bar, a hotel, a store — fails to provide reasonable security, and that failure lets a violent crime happen, the law can hold them financially responsible. It's called negligent security. Thousands of victims have a valid civil claim and never know it, because no one told them they could sue the people who left them unprotected.
Proof, not promises
When we say we win these cases, here's what we mean.
Michael Haggard is the only plaintiff's attorney in U.S. history to win three separate $100 million verdicts. These are real recoveries for real crime victims and their families.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is judged on its own facts. See more verdicts & settlements →
What we do
We represent victims of violent crime — and their families.
One focused team, deep in this exact area of law. Find your situation below.
Negligent Security
When poor security lets a crime happen on someone else's property, the owner can be liable.
Learn more →Shooting Victims
Shot at an apartment, club, store, or parking lot? You may be able to sue the property owner.
Learn more →Assault Victims
Beaten or attacked where security should have protected you. We pursue the responsible business.
Learn more →Mass Shootings
Representing survivors and families after preventable mass-casualty events.
Learn more →Sexual Assault (Civil)
Confidential civil claims against the businesses and properties that enabled an assault.
Learn more →Wrongful Death
When a loved one is killed by violent crime, we hold negligent owners accountable.
Learn more →It costs nothing to find out
How a crime-victim case works
Tell us what happened
A free, confidential conversation. No obligation, no pressure.
We investigate
We examine the property's security history, prior crimes, and what should have been done.
We build your case
We identify who's responsible and pursue them — owners, management, security companies.
You pay nothing unless we win
No upfront cost. Our fee comes only from a recovery we obtain for you.
The attorney in your corner
Michael A. Haggard
One of the most decorated crime-victim and negligent-security trial lawyers in the country — and a national advocate for victims' rights.
- Only U.S. plaintiff's attorney with three separate $100M+ verdicts
- Past President, National Crime Victim Bar Association
- Testified before Congress; helped pass national safety legislation
- Fellow, International Society of Barristers · Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” (2018, 2024)
“They treated my family like people, not a case number — and they fought like nobody else could. We finally felt like someone was on our side.”
— Family of a negligent-security client
Find out if you have a case — free.
Tell us what happened. We'll review it confidentially and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no cost and no obligation, and we represent victims nationwide.