This directory presents Arkansas’s most accomplished personal injury lawyers, professionals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in advocating for injured clients across the state. Our selection criteria emphasize proven results, professional recognition, and dedication to client service.

Personal Injury Law in Arkansas

Arkansas operates under a modified comparative negligence system with a 50% bar rule. This means you can recover damages only if your fault is less than 50%. If you’re found to be 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything. If you’re 49% at fault, your damages are reduced by that percentage.

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Arkansas is three years from the date of injury. For wrongful death claims, the limit is also three years from the date of death.

Arkansas maintains several unique provisions affecting personal injury cases, including caps on punitive damages and specific statutes governing premises liability. The state’s rural nature means many accidents occur on county roads with varying maintenance standards, and agricultural accidents are not uncommon. Arkansas law also provides for strict liability in dog bite cases when the victim is lawfully on the property where the bite occurred.