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Statute of Limitations
Arkansas: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in Arkansas
Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-62-102 creates the wrongful death cause of action. Arkansas allows a 3-year statute of limitations from the date of death — longer than most states. The statute allows suit by personal representative on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. Arkansas imposes no cap on wrongful death damages. Pulaski County (Little Rock) handles the highest volume of wrongful death filings in the state.
Exposure in Arkansas
Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-102
Source: Arkansas Courts