What damages can I recover?
You can recover your actual past losses such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. The law allows compensation for future medical and care expenses as well as future loss of income and earning capacity.
You are also entitled to noneconomic damages for pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, etc. Punitive damages are intended to punish a defendant for reckless or malicious behavior and are only awarded in rare cases. Arkansas does not place any limit on the amount of damages one may recover for personal injury or death.
Other Arkansas Personal Injury FAQs
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I was injured. What can I do now?
You can make a claim against another party if they are more at fault for your injury than you are. In Arkansas, they adhere to the doctrine of comparative fault. A … more -
How will my claim be processed?
If the person who caused your injury has insurance, an insurance adjuster will gather the pertinent records including medical records, medical bills, wage loss … more -
Who is responsible when a person is injured?
The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. … more -
How do I decide if I need to hire an attorney?
There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Arkansas will handle claims up to $5000. If your injury is a … more -
How much will an attorney cost?
Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … more -
How long do I have to hire an attorney?
The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is … more -
How can I determine how much my claim is worth?
For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of what a jury would likely believe the case to be worth, taking into account the severity of the … more
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