When you visit an apartment building, hotel, or office complex, you expect to feel safe. You shouldn’t have to worry about poor lighting, broken locks, or missing security. But when property owners cut corners, innocent people can get hurt — and that’s when Conner, Marr & Pinski steps in.
We’ve been helping injured Montanans since 1974. Our firm has deep local roots and a long record of standing up to powerful companies and insurers. We’re not a high-volume firm that sends cases away — when you hire us, you’ll work directly with our attorneys. We care about what happened to you, and we’ll fight to make it right.
What Is Negligent Security?
Negligent security falls under Montana’s premises liability law. It means a property owner or business didn’t take reasonable steps to keep visitors safe from crime or harm. When that failure leads to an assault, robbery, or injury, the owner can be held responsible. In plain terms, if you got hurt because a property wasn’t properly secured, you may have a case. That could include situations like:
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A hotel that didn’t repair broken door locks
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A parking lot with burned-out lights and no cameras
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An apartment complex that ignored reports of criminal activity
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An office building that failed to hire or train security staff
These are preventable dangers. When a business knows there’s a risk and does nothing, they’ve failed in their duty to protect you.
Where Negligent Security Often Happens
Negligent security cases can happen anywhere, but we often see them in:
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Apartments and condos – Doors that don’t lock, dark stairwells, or unlocked common areas put tenants at risk.
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Hotels and motels – Guests can be attacked or robbed if access points aren’t secured or staff don’t monitor who’s coming and going.
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Parking lots and garages – Poor lighting or broken gates make these spots targets for theft and assaults.
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Bars and restaurants – Fights or violent incidents can happen when owners don’t have proper security or crowd management.
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Office and commercial buildings – When visitors aren’t screened or security systems fail, workers and clients can be put in danger.
If your injury happened on someone else’s property, don’t assume it was “just bad luck.” It may have been preventable.
Injuries From Negligent Security Incidents
Negligent security can cause life-changing injuries. Victims of assaults or robberies often face both physical and emotional trauma. We’ve helped clients dealing with:
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Head injuries and concussions
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Broken bones or fractures
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Gunshot or stab wounds
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Scarring or disfigurement
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PTSD, anxiety, and depression
These incidents can affect your ability to work, drive, or even feel safe going out in public again. You deserve fair compensation for all of it — not just your medical bills, but everything the incident has taken from you.
What Compensation Can Cover
A successful negligent security claim in Montana can help you recover money for:
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Medical expenses (past and future care)
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Lost income and loss of earning capacity
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Pain and suffering
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Emotional distress and trauma
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Property damage from theft or vandalism
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Wrongful death damages if a loved one was lost in an attack
Every case is different. Our job is to understand how this incident has affected your life and make sure your recovery reflects the full picture — not just what the insurance company wants to pay.
How We Build Your Negligent Security Case
These cases often come down to what a property owner knew — and what they should have done. Our team digs deep to find the truth. We may collect:
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Police reports and prior incident records
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Video footage from security cameras
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Maintenance and inspection logs
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Witness statements
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Expert opinions on proper security measures
We use this evidence to prove that the property owner ignored known risks and failed to take reasonable precautions. That’s what makes negligent security cases so powerful — they’re about preventing what never should have happened.
Why Montanans Turn to Conner, Marr & Pinski
We’re not just lawyers — we’re part of this community. We know Great Falls, we know Montana winters, and we know how big corporations and insurance companies try to dodge responsibility. When you call us, you won’t be passed to a case manager or sent out of state. You’ll speak directly with our attorneys. We take a limited number of cases so we can give each one our full attention. That’s how we’ve built trust across Montana for more than 50 years.
At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we bring together small-town care with big-case experience. You just made the right choice.
Talk to a Montana Negligent Security Attorney Today
If you were injured because a property owner failed to keep you safe, you don’t have to face this alone. Whether it happened in an apartment complex, hotel, or parking lot, we’re here to help. Call Conner, Marr & Pinski today for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your options, and start building your case. There’s no fee unless we win.
Reach us by phone or online — and take the first step toward getting your life back.
