Can I sue for a car accident in Arkansas?

Which law covers a car accident claim in Arkansas?

governing statute

Ark. Code § 16-56-105

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Is Arkansas a no-fault state?

who pays first

Arkansas is an at-fault state, so there is no injury threshold to clear before you can sue: the claim is against the driver who caused the crash and their liability insurer, and the medical bills, the lost earnings and the pain and suffering all come from there. Liability cover is compulsory for every driver here. (Ark. Code § 27-22-104)

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What happens if you were partly at fault for the crash in Arkansas?

your share of the fault

You recover only while your share of the fault stays under half. At fifty percent you are barred outright; below it, the award is cut by your percentage. (Ark. Code § 16-64-122)

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How long do you have to sue after a car accident in Arkansas?

limit

3 years

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Across the country. 18 of the 51 states written up answer this the same way as Arkansas. The shortest is 1 year, as in Tennessee; the longest is 6 years, as in Maine. Compare every state →

Which court hears a case like this in Arkansas?

which court

Small claims division of the district court

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How much can you sue for in Arkansas small claims court?

small claims limit

$5,000

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exceptions: It cannot be used to contest who owns or may possess real estate. Collection agencies and anyone in the business of lending at interest cannot file here at all.

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