When Negligent Security Causes Serious Injuries You’re enjoying a concert, a sporting event, or out shopping at your local mall. You expect to have fun and feel safe. But what if you’re injured because the people in charge didn’t do enough to keep you safe? This is considered negligent security. And you have rights if it happens to you. What Is Negligent Security? Negligent security happens when a property owner or event organizer fails to take reasonable steps to protect people from foreseeable harm. Examples include no or few security guards, broken cameras, poor lighting, or ignoring past problems like fights or thefts. If you’re injured because of these failures, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Recent Examples There are plenty of headlines about negligent security at events. • Coachella in California -There have been reports of aggressive security tactics and injuries from crowd surges in recent years. • At the 2025 National Cheerleaders Assoc...