Justin Minton Law is proud to represent individuals throughout Arkansas who have been injured because of dangerous property conditions. If you were hurt on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions, negligent maintenance, or inadequate security, you may have the right to pursue compensation under Arkansas premises liability law.
Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain reasonably safe premises for visitors in many situations. When they fail to repair hazards, warn visitors of dangerous conditions, or provide reasonable care, serious injuries can occur. Those injuries often leave victims facing expensive medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and uncertainty about the future.
Attorney Justin Minton previously worked as an insurance adjuster, giving him firsthand knowledge of how insurance companies investigate premises liability claims and attempt to reduce payouts. Today, he uses that experience to advocate for injured Arkansans and pursue the compensation they deserve.
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law involving injuries caused by unsafe or dangerous conditions on another person's property.
Property owners, businesses, landlords, and others responsible for maintaining property may be legally responsible when they fail to exercise reasonable care to keep their premises safe. In Arkansas, the duty a property owner owes often depends on whether the injured person was an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Invitees, such as customers entering a business, are generally owed the highest duty of care.
Premises liability claims may arise on:
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Unsafe property conditions can take many forms.
Justin Minton Law represents clients injured in cases involving:
Wet floors, uneven sidewalks, broken stairs, loose flooring, icy walkways, poor maintenance, and other hazards frequently cause serious falls.
Raised pavement, damaged sidewalks, exposed cords, torn carpeting, and other walking hazards can lead to broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries.
Businesses and property owners may be responsible when inadequate lighting, broken locks, lack of security personnel, or other security failures contribute to assaults or other criminal acts where the risk was reasonably foreseeable.
Poorly secured merchandise, shelving failures, construction materials, or overhead objects can cause severe head and neck injuries.
Unsafe pool conditions, inadequate supervision, defective gates, or missing safety equipment can result in catastrophic injuries and drowning incidents.
Property owners and dog owners may be responsible when visitors are attacked by dangerous animals under certain circumstances.
Broken handrails, uneven steps, poor lighting, and deteriorated walkways create unnecessary risks for visitors.
Simply being injured on someone else's property does not automatically create liability.
Generally, a successful premises liability claim requires evidence that:
Whether a property owner had actual or constructive notice of the hazard is often one of the most important issues in these cases.
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Arkansas law recognizes different duties depending on why someone was on the property.
Invitees generally include customers, clients, and others entering property for the owner's business purposes.
Property owners typically owe invitees the highest duty of care, including taking reasonable steps to inspect for hazards, correct dangerous conditions, and warn of known dangers.
Licensees are often social guests or individuals who have permission to enter property for their own purposes.
Property owners generally have a duty to warn licensees about known hidden dangers that are not obvious.
Property owners generally owe a much more limited duty to trespassers, although exceptions may apply in certain situations involving children or intentional misconduct.
Unsafe property conditions frequently result in serious injuries, including:
Older adults and young children are often especially vulnerable to severe injuries following falls.
For additional information, visit our pages on Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Catastrophic Injuries.
If another person's negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Compensation may include:
Victims may recover compensation for:
Arkansas law may allow compensation for:
If personal belongings were damaged during the incident, those losses may also be recoverable.
Evidence often disappears quickly after an accident.
Helpful evidence includes:
If possible, report the hazardous condition immediately and document it before it is repaired or removed.
For more information, read our article on Evidence Used in Personal Injury Cases.
Insurance companies often attempt to argue:
Arkansas also follows a modified comparative fault system, meaning fault disputes can affect the amount of compensation available in some cases.
Attorney Justin Minton understands these defense strategies because he previously worked inside the insurance industry.
Premises liability claims require careful investigation and prompt evidence preservation.
Justin Minton Law provides:
We work to protect your rights while you focus on your recovery.
Premises liability involves injuries caused by unsafe or dangerous property conditions, such as slip and falls, negligent security, falling objects, unsafe stairways, and other hazards.
Generally, you must show that a dangerous condition existed, the owner knew or should have known about it, failed to correct or warn of the hazard, and that the condition caused your injuries.
You may have a claim if the store knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to address it within a reasonable time.
Possibly. Arkansas follows a modified comparative fault rule, and recovery may still be available depending on your percentage of fault.
Most premises liability claims are subject to Arkansas's general three-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions, although exceptions can apply.
Many premises liability claims settle through negotiation. However, Justin Minton Law prepares every case as though litigation may become necessary.
A serious injury on someone else's property can leave you with mounting medical bills, lost income, and lasting physical pain. You deserve experienced legal representation that understands Arkansas premises liability law and knows how to stand up to insurance companies.
If you were injured because of unsafe property conditions anywhere in Arkansas, Justin Minton Law is ready to help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you deserve.
The insurance company has a team working against you. You deserve one working for you. Call Justin Minton Law today to schedule your free consultation—and let's start building your case together.
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