Filing An Accident Claim in Arkansas

In Arkansas a Personal Injury claim must be filed within 3 years from the date of the injury to preserve your claim.  A claim is typically filed in a court to preserve your right to recover for the injuries you have sustained.  In most instances these claims are settled out of court with the insurance company. 
A motor vehicle accident can have life altering consequences especially if it involves a commercial truck, like an 18 wheeler.  If you or a family member were involved in a car accident or highway accident, you may be wondering what you should do next.  

18 wheelers must abide by federal and state regulations.  Trucking is a highly regulated industry.  However, when 80,000 pounds of steel collide with a 3,000 to 5,000 pound vehicle there is no protection.  It is no wonder that these injuries are severe or even fatal. 

                                                   

                              

In order to recover a personal injury claim, the victim must show:

  (1) the person owed them a duty; (2) The person did not uphold that duty; (3) The failure to uphold that duty caused injuries; and (4) The victim sustained damages.Damages can be future and present medical care, pain and suffering, lost wages, disability, loss of ability to earn wages, and emotional distress.

If you have been injured in a car wreck or a highway accident, you should seek legal advise before speaking with the insurance company adjuster.  This is to insure that you learn what your rights are and are  better able to protect them.  Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation without any further obligation, or you can request your free information:

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Trucking Companies Located in Arkansas Abf Freight System, INC Alton Bean Trucking, INC. Arkansas Transit Homes, INC. Bill Davis Trucking, INC. Cannon Express Corp. Carman, INC. Chrisman Heavy Hauling, INC. Comstar Enterprises, INC. Conley Transport, INC. Continental Express, INC Don's Express, INC. Dowell Transport, INC. E. T. A. Transportation, INC. Fikes Truck Line, INC. Floyd Trucking, INC. G & H Transportation Co., INC. Howard Trucking, INC. Hurricane Express, INC. J. D. & Billy Hines Trucking, INC. J.B. Hunt Tranport, INC. J.M. Bozeman Enterprises, INC Jmar Express, INC. K.P.Carriers, INC. Lee's Trucking, INC. Lmt Express, INC. Marrlin Transit, INC. Mcconnell Heavy Hauling, INC. Millwood Trucking, INC. P.A.M. Transport, INC. Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage Co., INC. S.W.T., INC. Sds Transportation Svc, INC. Silica Transport, INC. Transco Lines, INC. Usa Truck, INC. Wayne Smith Trucking, INC. Weatherly Truck Lines, INC. West Northwest Trptn., INC. Wood Haulers, INC.

 

The time limit for filing a personal injury claim is called the statute of limitations.
  In Arkansas you have 3 years from the date of the injury to file your claim.

In Arkansas you are required to  fill out the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report (SR1) for reporting motor vehicle accidents which result in damage to the property of any one person in excess of $1,000.00 or in bodily injury to or in the death of any one person.  This report should be filled out within 30 days of the accident.  It is available online.