A slip, trip, or fall on someone else's property can cause far more than a bruise — broken bones, head injuries, and back injuries are common, especially for older Arkansans. When a property owner fails to fix or warn about a dangerous condition, they may be legally responsible for the harm that results.
Injury Claim Team connects injured Arkansans with experienced slip & fall attorneys who handle these claims across all 75 counties — from Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas to the Delta and the Ouachitas. A free, confidential case review is the fastest way to understand your rights.
Common Causes of Slip & Fall Claims in Arkansas
- Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs
- Uneven flooring, torn carpet, or broken tiles
- Poorly lit stairwells and walkways
- Broken or missing handrails
- Ice and snow left on walkways
- Cluttered aisles and obstacles
Proving Fault and Building Your Claim
Arkansas premises-liability law requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe for lawful visitors. Winning a slip-and-fall claim means proving the owner knew (or should have known) about the hazard and failed to address it. Evidence such as incident reports, surveillance video, and photos of the hazard is often decisive — and it disappears fast.
Arkansas law: Arkansas follows a modified comparative-fault rule (Ark. Code § 16-64-122). You can still recover compensation if you were partly to blame, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault — but if you are found 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurers exploit this rule constantly, which is why building strong evidence of the other party's fault is critical.
Compensation You May Recover
Every claim is different, but injured Arkansans pursuing a slip & fall case may be able to recover:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
The Arkansas Constitution (Article 5, § 32) bars caps on compensatory damages, so a serious, well-documented claim is not artificially limited. A 2025 change in state law (Act 28) does affect how medical expenses are valued, which makes experienced legal guidance even more important.
Deadlines: Don't Wait Too Long
In most Arkansas injury cases you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under Ark. Code § 16-56-105. Miss that deadline and your claim is almost always barred. The sooner you act, the easier it is to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and protect your claim. Even if you are unsure whether you have a case, a free review costs nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possibly. If a dangerous condition the store knew or should have known about caused your fall, you may have a claim. A free review can assess it.
Arkansas comparative fault may reduce — but not necessarily eliminate — your recovery, as long as you were less than 50% at fault.
Right away. Surveillance footage is often deleted within days or weeks, so prompt action helps preserve key evidence.
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