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Arkansas Government and Legal Resources
- Arkansas Judicial Council
- Arkansas State Government
- Arkansas State and Local Government
- Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
- Arkansas Supreme Court Library
Arkansas Statutes of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a law which places a time limit on pursuing a legal remedy in relation to wrongful conduct.
Some of the statute of limitations for the state of Arkansas are listed below:
- Personal Injury: 3 years from the date of injury.
- Intentional Torts: 1 year.
- Defamation: 3 years.
- Medical malpractice: 2 years from date of malpractice. Minors under age nine have until age 11.
- Product Liability: 3 years.
- Wrongful Death: 3 years.
Arkansas State Seat Belt Laws: Secondary. A seatbelt is required for passengers seated in the front seat. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.
Arkansas State Helmet Laws: In Arkansas, all individuals under the age of 21 riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Protective glasses, goggles, or face shields must also be worn by all individuals riding or operating a motorcycle, regardless of age. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.
Arkansas State Lemon Laws:
Arkansas State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts:1 repair attempt for a defect that may result in death or serious injury. 3 repair attempts/30 days out of service, or 5 repair attempts on separate occasions to repair any defects that, when combined, impair the use and value of the car.
Coverage Period: 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs last.
Arkansas State Dog Bite Laws:
While Arkansas does not have a specific dog bite statute, dog owners may still be liable for injuries caused by his or her dog under general common law negligence principles. As such, if the owner did not exercise reasonable control over the dog, and the dog injures a person, the owner may be liable. Additionally, an owner may be subject to strict liability if the owner knew, or had reason to know, that the dog had a dangerous propensity or tendency which caused the injury.
Arkansas State Auto Insurance Laws:
Arkansas State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Minimum Coverage:25/50/25
No Fault State? No
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Arkansas personal injury lawyer.
