How Your Auto Accident Case Works
Being in a car accident is stressful. You have a lot to think about. How am I going to get a rental car, and a new vehicle? How am I going to get better? Who treats car accident victims?
Dealing with medical care and insurance care adds additional stress that is unnecessary to you. We handle everything so that you can focus on getting better. Here's what you get when you work with us.
1. Free Case Review with an Attorney
Call or message us anytime. There will be no cost, and no immediate commitment from you. We listen to the facts of your case, and give you honest feedback on whether we can help you. We strategize your case and plan of attack from day one.
3. We fight the insurance company
Insurance companies try to compensate you as little as possible. We handle the negotiations with insurance, medical care providers, and lien carriers to get you a fair settlement.
2. We gather the evidence
We collect the police report, photos, medical records, witness statements, and consult with experts necessary to prove your case. We will put together the evidence in a compelling manner to prove who was at fault.
4. You Get Paid
Once we reach a fair settlement or win at trial, you receive your money. We only get paid when you do. There is no risk to you upfront.
LEGAL REFERENCE
Know Your Deadline: Arkansas gives you 3 years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105(3)). Miss that window and you generally lose your right to recover, no matter how strong your case is.
Comparative Fault: Arkansas follows a modified comparative fault rule (Ark. Code Ann. § 16-64-122) - if you're found 50% or more at fault for the accident, you can't recover anything. If you're less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This is exactly why insurance companies push hard to pin some of the blame on you.
ARKANSAS AUTO ACCIDENT FAQs
Do I still have a case if the police report says I was partly at fault?
Possibly. Arkansas law lets you recover as long as you're found less than 50% at fault, though your settlement gets reduced by your share of the blame. Police reports are a starting point, not the final word - we regularly get fault percentages corrected with better evidence.
What if the other driver didn't have insurance?
If you carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, that policy can step in to cover your damages. We'll check your policy and any household policies you may not realize apply, and pursue every available source of coverage.
How soon after my Arkansas car accident should I call a lawyer?
As soon as you're able to. Evidence like skid marks, witness memory, and vehicle damage disappears fast, and the 3-year clock on your claim starts running the day of the crash.