Bozeman Negligent Security Lawyer
Holding Property Owners Accountable After Violence
If you were injured during a crime on someone else’s property in Bozeman, you may be wondering whether the business or landlord could have prevented it. When basic security is ignored and people get hurt, a negligent security attorney in Bozeman can help you pursue accountability under Montana law.
At Hoyt & Blewett PLLC, we represent people who have been assaulted, robbed, or otherwise harmed at apartments, hotels, bars, parking lots, and other properties that failed to take reasonable safety measures. We understand that you may be dealing with physical pain, anxiety, and questions about how this could have been allowed to happen at all.
Our firm is a third-generation Montana personal injury law practice that has tried many serious cases to verdict. We have obtained some of the largest personal injury results in state history, and insurers know we are prepared to take a case all the way to trial when that is necessary to pursue full compensation.
To talk with our team in confidence, call (406) 233-1302 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.
What Is Negligent Security?
Negligent security occurs when a property owner or manager fails to provide reasonable safety measures, and that failure leads to a criminal act causing injury or death. These cases often arise after violent crimes such as assaults, sexual attacks, or shootings on commercial or residential properties.
Common locations for negligent security incidents in Bozeman include:
- Apartment complexes and student housing
- Hotels and motels
- Bars, breweries, and nightclubs
- Parking lots and parking garages
- Shopping centers and retail stores
- College-area properties near Montana State University
Our Bozeman negligent security attorney can investigate whether the crime was foreseeable and whether the property owner failed to take appropriate preventive steps.
Our Verdicts Speak Volumes
Life-Changing Results, Time and Time Again
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$27,000,000 Settlement
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$21,350,000 Jury Verdict
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$11,000,000 Settlement
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$9,790,000 Jury Verdict
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$7,008,000 Jury Verdict
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$6,500,000 Settlement
When Is Security Necessary?
Security is considered “necessary” when criminal activity is foreseeable. Foreseeability is a key element in negligent security cases. Factors that may establish foreseeability include:
- Prior crimes on the same property
- Criminal activity in the surrounding area
- The nature of the business (e.g., bars serving alcohol late at night)
- High foot traffic or large crowds
- Known safety complaints from tenants or customers
For example, a Bozeman apartment complex with a history of break-ins may be expected to install secure locks, lighting, and access controls. Similarly, a downtown bar may need trained security staff during peak hours. A Bozeman negligent security lawyer can assess whether the property owner knew—or should have known—about the risk.
Why Injured Montanans Choose Our Firm
When you are dealing with injuries from an assault or other crime, you need a legal team that is taken seriously by the powerful companies on the other side. At Hoyt & Blewett PLLC, insurance carriers know that we have gone to trial in high-stakes cases and secured substantial verdicts. That history often changes the way they approach settlement from the very beginning.
Our attorneys have obtained many of the top personal injury verdicts in Montana. These include the largest reported individual personal injury settlement in state history at $27 million for a person with a severe brain injury. We also achieved a $21.35 million verdict in a malicious prosecution case, one of the largest verdicts of its kind in the United States, along with other results worth $11 million, $9.79 million, $7 million, and $6.5 million in serious injury and wrongful death matters.
Our record has resulted in national recognition. Managing partner Zander Blewett is the only lawyer from Montana admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates and to the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. All four of our partners were the only Montana lawyers named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America for 2022. These honors reflect how the broader legal community views our trial work and our commitment to injured people.
Clients and other attorneys also place their trust in our firm. We have over 150 five-star reviews on Google, and many of our cases come through referrals from lawyers who want their clients to have trial-ready representation. We carefully screen Montana injury cases for merit, and when we accept a claim, we work to recover all compensation allowed under Montana law.
Our roots in this state run deep. The Blewett family has been involved in Montana law since 1938, and our attorneys remain active in communities across the state. Our team has helped support institutions such as the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana, the Hoyt & Blewett Courtroom, Montana State University, and numerous scholarship and youth programs. That long-standing commitment reflects how seriously we take our responsibility when someone’s future is placed in our hands.
