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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Arkansas. Find attorneys who understand Arkansas law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Arkansas Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Arkansas vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Arkansas's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Arkansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover any damages if y...
Damage Caps
Yes
$500,000 (general rule)
Arkansas has complex damage cap rules. Non-economic damages may be limited in ce...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Arkansas
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Arkansas uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Arkansas Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Ark. Code § 16-56-105
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Arkansas Fault System
Arkansas follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover any damages if you are 50% or more at fault. If you are 49% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Arkansas's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Ark. Code § 16-64-122
Arkansas Damage Caps
Arkansas has complex damage cap rules. Non-economic damages may be limited in certain cases. Punitive damages are capped at three times compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is greater.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$500,000 (general rule)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Punitive Damages Cap
3x compensatory or $250,000 (whichever is greater)
For egregious conduct
Legal citation: Ark. Code § 16-55-208
High-Risk Truck Routes in Arkansas
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 40
Major east-west corridor through Little Rock with heavy freight traffic from Memphis to Oklahoma City.
Interstate 30
Southwest corridor connecting Little Rock to Dallas-Fort Worth with high truck volumes.
Interstate 49
North-south route through Northwest Arkansas serving Walmart headquarters and regional distribution centers.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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