Arkansas · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do

Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Arkansas

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Filing deadline3 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connectionArk. Code § 16-56-105

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 product liability claims under Ark. Code § 16-56-105, with the discovery rule applicable to latent toxic exposure injuries. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connection

Source: Ark. Code § 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.

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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 is a major agricultural state with extensive paraquat use on cotton, soybeans, and rice. The Arkansas Delta region and eastern lowlands have high concentrations of farmworkers with occupational paraquat exposure. Arkansas has a favorable 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims.

Medical facilities in Arkansas

  • UAMS Movement Disorders Clinic

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for Arkansas.

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Sources

  1. Ark. Code § 16-56-105