Q. How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Arkansas?
A. You generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you wait longer than that, you usually lose your right to seek compensation through the court.
Q. What is Arkansas’s “comparative fault” rule?
A. This rule means you can still recover money for an accident as long as you are less than 50% to blame. However, whatever percentage you are at fault will be subtracted from your final payout. If you are 50% or more to blame, you get nothing.
Q. What should I do right after a car crash in Northwest Arkansas?
A. First, go see a doctor immediately at a local hospital (like Mercy or Washington Regional), even if you feel fine at first. Second, make sure a local police department files an official report. Third, avoid talking to insurance adjusters or signing quick deals before you talk to a lawyer.
Q. Why should I hire Davis Legal instead of a giant billboard law firm?
A. Davis Legal is led by Shannon Davis, a University of Arkansas School of Law graduate who focuses deeply on complex cases like traumatic brain injuries. Instead of being passed off to random case managers, you work directly with your attorney who knows the Northwest Arkansas area.
Q. Who pays my medical bills right after a car accident in Arkansas?
A. Initially, your own health insurance, auto insurance “MedPay” coverage, or personal funds pay for your care. However, once your case is settled or won, the at-fault driver’s insurance is meant to reimburse you for those medical costs.
Q. Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance adjuster by myself?
A. No. Insurance adjusters often ask for recorded statements or try to trick you into saying something that hurts your case. It is always safer to let your lawyer handle all communications with the insurance company.
Q. How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
A. Davis Legal handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay $0 upfront and owe nothing unless and until we successfully recover money for you.
