What makes an apartment complex liable
Apartment owners owe residents and guests a duty to take reasonable steps to keep the property safe. A complex becomes liable when a shooting was foreseeable — usually because of prior crime — and it failed to provide the security a reasonable owner would: working gates and locks, adequate lighting, cameras, and guards where needed.
Evidence that builds these cases
The complex’s prior crime history and police-call records, broken security equipment, and management’s own knowledge are often the heart of the case. This evidence disappears quickly, so acting fast matters.
What you may recover
Medical and lifetime care, lost income, and pain and suffering — and a wrongful-death recovery if a loved one was killed. The firm has obtained results including a $16 million apartment-shooting settlement. No fee unless we win.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sue if I was shot by another tenant?
Yes — the claim is about the complex's failure to provide reasonable security, not who fired the shot. Whether the shooter was a tenant, guest, or stranger does not bar the case.
What if my lease says the complex isn't responsible for crime?
Such clauses often do not shield a landlord from liability for its own negligence. Don't assume you have no case based on lease language — let us review it.