Statute of Limitations
Arkansas: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
3 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Arkansas
Arkansas applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar — a worker cannot recover if found 51% or more at fault. Below that threshold, damages are reduced by the worker's percentage of fault. Arkansas has a 3-year civil lawsuit statute of limitations, providing more time than most states. Federal OSHA governs Arkansas construction sites. Little Rock and Fayetteville/Bentonville (home to Walmart and significant commercial construction) are the primary construction markets. Cases are filed in Arkansas Circuit Courts.
Exposure in Arkansas
Source: Arkansas Code § 16-56-105
Source: Arkansas Code § 16-64-122