Arkansas Injury Law Overview
When individuals in Arkansas are injured in accidents caused by the carelessness of others, the typical first course of action is to seek compensation for the expenses related to their injuries by filing a claim with the insurance companies of the parties responsible for the accident. But insurance claims cannot always be fairly resolved, particularly in cases involving severe injury or permanent disability, potentially requiring a lifetime of medical attention and personal care.
If you suffered injury and cannot come to an agreement with the insurance companies, you have only three years to file an injury lawsuit in Arkansas against the parties who caused your injuries. But the best time to contact an experienced Arkansas injury law firm is soon after the accident occurred. Bequette & Billingsley has more than 20 years of experience helping victims of personal injury victims recover the compensation they deserve. Check out the most recent Arkansas auto accident statistics.
Understanding negligence
Arkansas injury law firms like Bequette & Billingsley have the experience needed to unravel the legal details and help you pursue your claim in the best possible way based on your specific circumstances. Under Arkansas comparative negligence law, injury victims can pursue compensation, even if they were partially at fault for the accident.
But the modified comparative fault rule can limit the rights of the injured party to collect full compensation. Those bearing 49 percent or less of the responsibility are likely to see their claims reduced based on their contribution to the accident, and those who are 50 percent or more responsible may not be able to recover any their expenses from other parties.
The value of a claim
At the Arkansas injury law firm of Bequette & Billingsley, we help you determine the full value of your claim, which can include many expenses beyond your immediate medical costs, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Past, current, and future estimated medical and therapy expenses
- Time lost from work
- Costs associated with hiring someone to perform household chores until you are able to meet your own responsibilities
- Costs associated with permanent disfigurement or disability
- Emotional distress
- Changes in your ability to earn a living
Support available for plaintiffs and defendants
Of course, there are two sides to every personal injury case. Unlike many Arkansas injury law firms, the attorneys at Bequette & Billingsley have extensive experience on both the plaintiff and defense side of personal injury issues. This experience gives us a unique perspective for every case.
Contact our experienced Arkansas personal injury lawyers
Contact our Arkansas injury law firm for skilled legal counsel or visit our office. Our law firm is easy to find. When you come into downtown Little Rock, look for the tallest building in the skyline. Park on the street and visit Bequette & Billingsley for a free consultation and to meet with your dedicated business law and civil litigation attorney.
