Dog Bite Liability in Arkansas
Whether a dog owner in Arkansas is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.
Short answer: Arkansas's general three-year statute of limitations covers actions "founded on any contract or liability, expressed or implied," and this is the period generally used for negligence-based personal injury claims. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Arkansas's general three-year statute of limitations covers actions "founded on any contract or liability, expressed or implied," and this is the period generally used for negligence-based personal injury claims. The statute itself does not use the words "personal injury." Read on a FindLaw mirror of the Arkansas Code (Arkansas's official code is published through a commercial vendor). Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105 |
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FAQ
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Arkansas?
Arkansas's general three-year statute of limitations covers actions "founded on any contract or liability, expressed or implied," and this is the period generally used for negligence-based personal injury claims. The statute itself does not use the words "personal injury."
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.