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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Arkansas

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Filing deadline3 years from breakage dateArk. Code Ann. § 16-116-203

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: 3 years from the date of injury (Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-203) A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from breakage date

Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-203

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Arkansas women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 3-year statute of limitations under Arkansas law — one of the more generous timelines in the country — meaning women whose Paragard broke as early as 2022 may still have time to file. This extended deadline makes Arkansas a state where women should still consult an attorney even if they believe their breakage occurred several years ago. Arkansas plaintiffs file into MDL 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia for federal court participation.

Arkansas has a 3-year products liability statute of limitations, which is more generous than the 2-year standard applicable in most states. Women whose Paragard broke in 2023 have until approximately 2026, and those with 2024 breakages have until 2027. Consult an attorney to confirm the exact deadline for your breakage date.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for Arkansas.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-203