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