Washington County Circuit Court
280 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Car accident claims: what to do next in Arkansas
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from date of accidentACA § 16-56-105 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from car accidents (ACA § 16-56-105). The clock starts on the date of the accident. A lawyer can confirm yours.
3 years from date of accident
Source: ACA § 16-56-105
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Arkansas is an at-fault state with modified comparative negligence using a 50% bar — you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault, but if you are 50% or more at fault you recover nothing. Arkansas offers a relatively generous 3-year statute of limitations, giving accident victims more time to pursue claims.
Fayetteville District Court
100 W Rock St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Court websiteMedical facilities in Arkansas
UAMS Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for Arkansas.
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- ACA § 16-56-105