Even though a property owner is not responsible for your crime under criminal law, they are still considered liable for criminal acts on their property that they could have prevented. When you lawfully visit a property, whether it is using a bank’s ATM, shopping at a store, or visiting a nightclub, you expect to be as safe as possible. A property owner that fails in their duty to protect you from foreseeable crime can be held liable for their negligence and allow you to recover fair compensation to pay for your medical bills and other damages.