An Arkansas negligent security lawyer represents individuals injured due to inadequate safety measures on another’s property. These attorneys handle premises liability claims involving assaults, robberies, and other crimes, helping victims prove that a property owner failed to provide reasonable security and pursue compensation for resulting injuries and damages.
Property owners and property possessors are expected to exercise reasonable security measures to ensure lawful entrants (i.e., patrons, guests, and tenants) are protected from foreseeable crimes.
In Arkansas, they are required by law to ensure reasonable security for patrons of public business or event. These rules also extend to areas such as residential properties and retail spaces.
If you believe negligent security played a part in your injury, the premises liability lawyers at Minton Law Firm want to hear your story.
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According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2016 Little Rock ranked eighth in the U.S. for violent crimes based on population and total crimes committed; the violent crime rate per 100,000 was approximately 712 people.
With violent crimes trending upward in Arkansas, the Little Rock Police Department encourages everyone to focus on prevention.
When it comes to security, prevention falls on the shoulders of property owners and managers. Reasonable security might include (but is not limited to):
When inadequate security results in a crime or injury, the premises owner or possessor may be held liable for resulting damages. Criminal acts such as robbery, assault, and rape are common offenses in negligent security claims.
In many cases, the assailant is unknown; in others, the perpetrator may not be solely accountable for the crime.
To prove a negligent security case, an attorney must establish certain elements:
Determining “reasonable security” and whether a crime is “foreseeable” are challenging issues often left to the investigative skills of lawyers.
Negligent security cases often rely on prior incidents (on the same property) and what (if any) actions were taken by the property owner following a similar crime or in preparation for what might be considered a foreseeable danger.
Assessing damages in negligent security cases is done with the understanding that had the security been “reasonable,” the injury or crime would not have been committed or would have been less severe.
Compensation in negligent security cases might include money for:
If the victim dies due to injuries suffered in the incident, surviving family members may be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
“Reasonable security” is the broad term at the center of every negligent security claim. Common examples of negligent security that often arise in related cases include but are not limited to:
Common sites with negligent security include:
If you believe negligent security played a role in your injury, or if you suspect a property owner didn’t provide reasonable security and it resulted in a crime, the Minton Law Firm wants to help you get the justice you deserve and the compensation you need to recover. We welcome clients from the greater Little Rock and Benton areas, and throughout Arkansas.
A negligent security claim arises when a property owner fails to provide reasonable security measures and that failure contributes to a foreseeable crime that causes injury.
Depending on the circumstances, property owners, landlords, businesses, hotels, apartment complexes, or other parties responsible for maintaining the property may be liable.
Surveillance footage, incident reports, police reports, witness statements, maintenance records, prior crime reports, and photographs of the property may all help support a claim.
Possibly. If inadequate security contributed to the assault and the property owner failed to take reasonable steps to protect visitors, you may have grounds for a negligent security claim.
Arkansas law generally limits the time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after the incident.
Negligent security cases often require evidence showing what the property owner knew or should have known about safety risks. An attorney can investigate the incident and help protect your legal rights.
If you were injured because a property owner failed to provide reasonable security, you do not have to face the legal process alone. Justin Minton Law can investigate what happened, identify potentially liable parties, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Call 501-222-HURT today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about your legal options.
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