Truck claims
in Arkansas.

3 years

Three years from the date of the accident under A.C.A. § 16-56-105.

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

Arkansas uses modified comparative negligence — you may recover damages reduced by your fault percentage, but only if you are less than 50% at fault.

Maximum recovery

No cap on compensatory damages in most personal injury cases. Punitive damages are capped at the greater of $250,000 or 3× compensatory damages, up to $1 million.

Pre-suit notice

Claims against the state must be filed with the Arkansas State Claims Commission.

A.C.A. § 16-56-105

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

State practice

Major freight corridors include I-30, I-40, and I-55. Trucking companies operating in Arkansas must comply with state DOT and federal FMCSA rules.