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A criminal assault can have lasting effects. Even after your body has healed, you may suffer emotionally, fearing the sound of footsteps or unexpected noises in the night.

At Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP, we provide results-oriented representation in cases involving property owner negligence, including assaults by employees and failure to adequately secure properties. As experienced trial lawyers, we stand ready to represent you, seeking full compensation for your losses and suffering.

Bay Area Inadequate Security Lawyers

Private security guards at a nightclub pushed a patron into the street and the path of an oncoming vehicle. Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP obtained a $3,800,000 settlement for the paralyzed accident victim.

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP represents people who have been harmed as the result of:

  • Inadequate lighting in parking lots and other areas
  • Failure to adequately secure buildings
  • Failure to properly vet employees with criminal backgrounds
  • Aggressive security guards, bar bouncers and nightclub staff
  • Assaults in hotels and other buildings
  • Other negligent security cases

When you retain our law firm, we will act quickly to investigate the events leading to your assault and injuries. Our attorneys will take measures to preserve evidence, including any video footage. We will establish the negligence of the property owner and other parties, and calculate the full value of your economic and noneconomic losses. Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP will work to build a strong and effective case designed to obtain full compensation for you.

Representing Tourists and Cruise Ship Passengers

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP has represented numerous tourists and cruise ship passengers in premises liability litigation. If you have suffered injuries in an assault, we will seek compensation and justice for you.

Free Consultation With a Lawyer

Contact Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP to discuss your case with one of our San Francisco negligent security lawyers.

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$10,000,000

Settlement for Police Shooting

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Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000. View Details
$4,750,000

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

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Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000. View Details
$6,500,000

Settlement for Motorcyclist

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Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million. View Details
$450,000

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

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Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California. View Details

Settlement for Police Shooting

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000.
View Details

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $4,750,000.
View Details

Settlement for Motorcyclist

Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million.
View Details

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California.
View Details

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