Minton Law Firm is proud to serve Little Rock and the surrounding Arkansas communities with experienced, aggressive negligent security representation. If you were assaulted, robbed, or seriously injured because a property owner failed to provide reasonable security, you may have the right to pursue compensation under Arkansas law. Whether the incident occurred at an apartment complex, hotel, shopping center, parking garage, bar, restaurant, or entertainment venue in Little Rock, our legal team is prepared to help. Attorney Justin Minton is a former insurance adjuster, giving him valuable insight into how insurance companies investigate premises liability claims and the strategies they use to reduce or deny compensation. Today, he uses that experience to fight for injury victims throughout Little Rock and across Arkansas.
Negligent security claims are different from most premises liability cases because they involve injuries caused by criminal acts that could have been prevented with reasonable security measures. Minton Law Firm thoroughly investigates these cases, preserves critical evidence, and pursues the compensation victims deserve.
Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim that arises when a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to protect lawful visitors from foreseeable criminal activity. Unlike a traditional slip and fall case involving a dangerous physical condition, negligent security cases focus on whether the owner knew—or should have known—that criminal activity was likely and failed to provide appropriate security measures.
Reasonable security may include:
The exact level of security required depends on the type of property, its location, previous criminal activity, and other circumstances that make criminal conduct foreseeable.
Many negligent security cases involve preventable security failures that expose visitors to unnecessary danger.
Common examples include:
According to the FBI's 2023 Crime in the Nation data, violent crime remains a significant public safety concern throughout the United States, with thousands of reported robberies, aggravated assaults, and other violent offenses occurring each year. While national violent crime declined overall in 2023, property owners must still take reasonable precautions when criminal activity is foreseeable.
Negligent security claims can arise in many different locations throughout Little Rock.
Common properties include:
Property owners are not automatically responsible whenever a crime occurs. However, when previous criminal activity or known security risks make an incident foreseeable, they may have a legal duty to implement reasonable security measures to protect visitors.
Depending on the circumstances, several parties may share responsibility for your injuries.
Potentially liable parties include:
Minton Law Firm carefully investigates every negligent security claim to identify all responsible parties and every available insurance policy.
Because these incidents frequently involve violent crimes, victims often suffer severe physical and emotional injuries.
Common injuries include:
Victims suffering life-changing injuries can learn more about their legal rights by visiting our Arkansas Catastrophic Injury Lawyer and Arkansas Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer pages.
If inadequate security contributed to your injuries, you may be entitled to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Compensation may include:
You may also recover compensation for:
If negligent security results in the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may also have legal rights under Arkansas law. Learn more by visiting our Arkansas Wrongful Death Lawyer page.
Arkansas generally gives injured victims three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waiting too long may prevent you from recovering compensation.
Arkansas also follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are found to be less than 50% responsible for your injuries, you may still recover damages, although your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Because surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness memories can disappear quickly, contacting an attorney as soon as possible after an incident is critical.
Minton Law Firm begins every negligent security case with a thorough investigation.
Our legal team works to:
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to present your case in court.
Negligent security cases require a thorough understanding of Arkansas premises liability law, careful investigation, and the ability to prove that criminal activity was reasonably foreseeable.
Clients choose Minton Law Firm because we provide:
As a former insurance adjuster, Justin Minton understands how insurers evaluate liability claims, investigate premises cases, and determine settlement values. That experience allows our team to anticipate common insurance company defenses and build stronger claims from the beginning.
Whether the incident occurred at an apartment complex, hotel, shopping center, parking garage, or another property in Little Rock, Minton Law Firm is prepared to protect your rights.
A negligent security claim is a premises liability case involving injuries caused by criminal acts that may have been prevented if the property owner had provided reasonable security measures.
Evidence may include surveillance footage, police reports, prior crime reports, maintenance records, security logs, witness statements, and proof that the owner knew—or should have known—about foreseeable criminal activity.
Yes. If the owner failed to provide reasonable security despite foreseeable risks, they may be held liable for injuries caused by criminal acts occurring on the property.
Depending on your injuries, you may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future treatment, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages allowed under Arkansas law.
In most cases, Arkansas law allows three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Speaking with an attorney as soon as possible also helps preserve valuable evidence that could strengthen your claim.
The insurance company has a team working against you. You deserve one working for you.
If you or someone you love has been injured because a property owner failed to provide reasonable security in Little Rock, Minton Law Firm is ready to help. Call 501-222-HURT today to schedule your free consultation. We'll investigate your claim, preserve critical evidence, and fight for the full compensation you deserve while you focus on moving forward.
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