Whether you live in Las Vegas or Henderson, are a frequent flyer, or chose to visit The Strip for the first time, you should have been safe. Property owners and managers are responsible for providing adequate security for the many guests that come through their doors every day.
If you were the victim of a crime and physically injured, this is a sign the property owners failed to provide essential security measures. You should speak with experienced personal injury lawyers about your legal rights and options, including suing a casino or other property for compensation.
We recommend calling us at Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC at (702) 878-2889 or submitting your information through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. We understand you may not be in Las Vegas anymore. You may have had to drive or fly home. Rest assured, we can handle your case here while you continue to recover at home.
Negligent security occurs when a property owner or manager fails to take reasonable precautions to protect visitors and residents from foreseeable criminal acts. This legal concept is based on premises liability law, which holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe premises. In Nevada, property owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care in protecting others from criminal activity when such harm is foreseeable.
Negligent security cases differ from other injury claims because they often involve third-party criminal actors. However, the property owner can still be held liable if they knew or should have known that criminal activity was likely to occur on their premises, and they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it.
Las Vegas presents unique negligent security challenges. The city’s vibrant nightlife, high-profile casino resorts, and 24-hour economy create environments where security failures can have serious consequences. Understanding common scenarios where negligent security leads to injury is critical for victims seeking justice.
Major Las Vegas casinos and resorts attract millions of visitors annually, yet some fail to maintain adequate security. Common negligent security issues in casinos include:
Assaults at casinos—from drinks being spiked to violent robberies—often result from this negligence. If you were assaulted at a Las Vegas casino or resort, the property owner may be liable for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
Hotel guests have a reasonable expectation of security in their rooms. Negligent security in hotel environments includes:
Break-ins, theft, and assaults in hotel rooms are preventable when property owners invest in proper security. If you were victimized in a Las Vegas hotel due to negligent security, we can help you pursue compensation.
Las Vegas parking garages and outdoor parking areas are common sites for robbery, assault, and theft due to poor security. Negligent security in parking areas includes:
Parking garage attacks are particularly common on and around the Las Vegas Strip, where tourist victims may be unfamiliar with their surroundings. Property owners who fail to maintain secure parking areas can be held liable for resulting injuries.
Nightclubs in Las Vegas are required to maintain security measures to protect patrons. Negligent security in nightclubs includes:
If you were assaulted, drugged, or otherwise injured at a Las Vegas nightclub due to inadequate security, the venue owner may be held liable for your damages.
Nevada premises liability law provides the legal foundation for negligent security claims. Property owners in Nevada have a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect visitors and residents from foreseeable harm, including criminal activity.
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Section 651.015 specifically addresses innkeeper liability and creates a special duty for hotels and resorts. This statute recognizes that innkeepers (including casino resorts) have a heightened responsibility to protect guests from foreseeable criminal activity. Under NRS 651.015, hotel owners can be held liable if they:
This statute is particularly important for negligent security claims involving Las Vegas hotels and resorts, as it establishes a clear legal duty to prevent foreseeable criminal acts.
To succeed in a negligent security claim in Nevada, your attorney must prove the following elements:
Each element must be proven with evidence, expert testimony, and documentation of security failures.
Proving a negligent security claim requires thorough investigation and expert analysis. At Oronoz & Ericsson, we use multiple strategies to build a compelling case:
We work with industry experts to establish that the property owner’s security measures fell below reasonable standards and that the owner knew or should have known of the risk.
Victims of negligent security can recover significant compensation for their injuries.
In cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct, courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter future negligence.
Our firm recently secured a $1.4 million settlement in a negligent security case, demonstrating the substantial compensation available to victims. The amount of your compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, the permanence of your condition, lost income, and the strength of evidence against the defendant.
At Oronoz & Ericsson, we have successfully recovered millions of dollars for negligent security victims. One of our most significant recent case results includes:
$1.4 Million Negligent Security Settlement: Our client was assaulted due to inadequate security at a Las Vegas property. Through thorough investigation, expert testimony, and aggressive negotiation, we recovered $1.4 million in damages. This case demonstrates our commitment to holding negligent property owners accountable and ensuring victims receive fair compensation.
These results reflect our experience, dedication, and track record in negligent security cases. For more information about our case results, visit our case results page.
Foreseeable criminal activity includes assaults, robberies, or other crimes that are reasonably expected based on prior incidents at the location, crime statistics for the area, or industry standards. For example, if a parking garage has had multiple robberies, subsequent robberies are foreseeable.
Nevada has a statute of limitations of 2 years for personal injury claims from the date of injury. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and meet filing deadlines.
Yes, if the casino owns or controls the area where the assault occurred and failed to provide adequate security, they may be liable. This includes parking garages, outdoor areas, and surrounding property.
Nevada follows comparative negligence rules. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages, though your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. There are no upfront costs or hourly fees.
Any property owner or manager can be held liable, including hotels, casinos, apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and parking facilities.
Before pursuing a negligent security claim, we recommend talking with an attorney who has handled these types of cases before. If you were jumped, beat up, and robbed outside of a bar, then talk with a lawyer who has sued a bar for assault before. If you were sexually assaulted at a hotel, talk with lawyers who have handled hotel lawsuits.
At Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC, we have extensive experience with negligent security cases. Never hesitate to pick up the phone and dial (702) 878-2889. We offer free initial consultations in person at our Las Vegas office or over the phone.