Q: Ok I got to situation the first is do I have a lawsuit if I was attacked at my apartment complex by a stranger I was sta

A: You definitely have a lawsuit. If the property manager and property owner provide security systems and fail to maintain them, they are liable for damages caused to tenants who relied on those systems being in place. Schedule a free consultation immediately to make sure evidence is preserved and your claim is submitted before the statute of limitations runs out.

A: Yes. If your apartment management was on notice of foreseeable criminal activity and failed to take steps to hire security to protect their tenants, then the apartment complex could be held civilly liable for your damages.

A: I am sorry this happened to you and hope you are on the mend. You possibly have a case - whether you do or don't is very fact-specific. It certainly merits investigation. If the apartment complex failed to take steps to prevent crime in an area it knew had a high rate of crime, it could be held liable. It sounds as though the complex had knowledge of some crime because they hired a security guard. If that guard had a history of not reporting for duty, then the complex can potentially be held liable for failing to take additional steps such as hiring a different company to staff security guards. Also, if the complex failed to repair the gate which allowed non-complex dwellers into the complex, and such a person stabbed you, the complex can potentially be held responsible. I would definitely suggest you contact an attorney near you to schedule a free consultation.