While we recognize that the population of Sunny Isles Beach is not that high, we know that there are plenty of people here all year around. This is a tourist destination and there is also a high transient population.
Some of those people passing through are criminals looking to prey on visitors and locals alike.
Look at these statistics for 2017 in Florida:
- 88,501 – total violent crimes
- 552,513 – total property crimes
- 1,108 – murders
- 7,583 – rapes
- 20,132 – robberies
- 59,678 – aggravated assaults
Sunny Isles Beach has a crime rate of a little over 1 violent crime committed per 1,000 people and almost 16 property crimes committed per 1,000 people.
Security Matters
Property owners must provide adequate security for their patrons. Whether they own a shopping mall, a grocery store, a bank, a parking garage, or a college dorm, security is vital.
This means:
- Ensuring the outside of a building and parking lots are well-lit at night.
- Having security personnel present and well-trained.
- Making sure there are surveillance cameras that are monitored.
- Making sure all locks work (especially important for apartment complexes and hotels).
Many government buildings (DMV, courthouse, Social Security Office, etc.) provide armed security or law enforcement for protection.
Adequate security measures act as a deterrence to criminals. They may not stop all crimes from happening, but they will stop much of it.
If a violent crime is committed against you, the wounds are much more than physical. These are scary situations that can leave deep emotional and psychological scars. Many people develop PTSD after a crime is committed against them.
If you are hurt due to a lack of security, you should have the right to hold the property owner accountable.
Time To Recover
We cannot erase the crime that happened to you, but we can help you recover compensation for the damages. The Dante Law Firm knows this is a hard time for you, both physically and emotionally. If a property owner failed in their duty to keep you safe, we want to help you recover compensation. Not only do we want to make sure you have enough money to cover your medical expenses (physical and psychological), but we want to recover pain and suffering damages as well. When you need a Sunny Isles Beach negligent security attorney, you can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.