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Yes, a playground injury in Arkansas can be grounds for a legal claim when it results from negligent supervision, poor m...
04/22/2026

Yes, a playground injury in Arkansas can be grounds for a legal claim when it results from negligent supervision, poor maintenance, defective equipment, or unsafe property conditions. The path forward depends on where the injury happened, who controlled the property, and whether immunity rules apply. Public parks, public schools, and free-use private property each carry different legal hurdles, and product defects open a separate route through manufacturer liability.
https://www.gateslawpllc.com/could-your-childs-playground-injury-in-arkansas-be-grounds-for-a-legal-claim/

A truck crash on an Arkansas highway can lead to serious injuries, big medical bills, and questions about how to move fo...
04/22/2026

A truck crash on an Arkansas highway can lead to serious injuries, big medical bills, and questions about how to move forward. Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of their massive weight, these big trucks cause major damage to regular cars in an accident. Injuries can range from brain injuries, spinal cord harm, broken bones, and some accidents are unfortunately fatal. Truck accidents are much harder to tackle than a normal car crash. You have to deal with federal safety rules, multiple parties who might be at fault, and corporate legal teams working to minimize what you recover.
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The statute of limitations for most wrongful death claims in Arkansas is three years from the date of the person’s death...
04/20/2026

The statute of limitations for most wrongful death claims in Arkansas is three years from the date of the person’s death. Under Arkansas Code 16-62-102, you must file your lawsuit within this window, or you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely. However, important exceptions apply when the death involves medical malpractice, when the claimant is a minor, or when the at-fault party takes steps to avoid being sued.
https://www.gateslawpllc.com/arkansas-wrongful-death-statute-of-limitations/

Private property owners and equipment manufacturers may face liability in Arkansas playground injury cases. When the inj...
04/17/2026

Private property owners and equipment manufacturers may face liability in Arkansas playground injury cases. When the injury happens at a public park or school, Arkansas law generally provides that political subdivisions are immune from liability and from suit for damages unless liability insurance coverage applies. Depending on the facts, a family may have a premises liability claim, a product liability claim, or both.

https://www.gateslawpllc.com/holding-arkansas-parks-accountable-for-faulty-playground-equipment/

Punitive damages may be available in Arkansas child injury claims when a defendant’s conduct goes beyond ordinary neglig...
04/17/2026

Punitive damages may be available in Arkansas child injury claims when a defendant’s conduct goes beyond ordinary negligence and reflects malice, intentional harm, or reckless disregard for a child’s safety. Under Arkansas Code § 16-55-206, a family must prove one of two statutory grounds, and the claim must be supported by clear and convincing evidence. Punitive damages are intended to punish extreme misconduct and deter similar behavior.

https://www.gateslawpllc.com/when-are-punitive-damages-possible-in-child-injury-claims/

A serious injury can change everything in a matter of seconds. One moment you are going about your daily routine, and th...
04/08/2026

A serious injury can change everything in a matter of seconds. One moment you are going about your daily routine, and the next you are facing surgeries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about whether you will ever fully recover. Major personal injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns, and wrongful death, carry consequences that extend far beyond the initial accident. They can affect your ability to work, care for your family, and live the life you had before. However, you have legal options. You can pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses when someone else’s carelessness caused your harm.
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Comparative negligence in Arkansas is a legal rule that reduces or eliminates your compensation based on your share of f...
04/07/2026

Comparative negligence in Arkansas is a legal rule that reduces or eliminates your compensation based on your share of fault for an accident. Under Arkansas Code § 16-64-122, you can recover damages only if your fault is less than 50%. If a jury assigns you 50% or more of the blame, you receive nothing. This rule applies to car accidents, slip and falls, truck collisions, and all other personal injury claims filed in Little Rock and across the state.
https://www.gateslawpllc.com/what-is-comparative-negligence-in-arkansas/

Under Arkansas’ wrongful death statute, Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-102(f), a jury (or judge) may award fair and just compens...
04/02/2026

Under Arkansas’ wrongful death statute, Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-102(f), a jury (or judge) may award fair and just compensation for injuries such as a spouse’s loss of services and companionship and mental anguish suffered by their surviving beneficiaries. Mental anguish expressly includes the grief normally associated with losing a loved one. Depending on the facts, a death case may also include a separate survival action by the estate under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-101 for certain pre-death and estate-related losses.
https://www.gateslawpllc.com/what-wrongful-death-damages-family-recover-arkansas-16-62-102/

A settlement offer is fair when it covers all medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future costs related...
03/05/2026

A settlement offer is fair when it covers all medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future costs related to your injury. In Arkansas, you should compare the offer to the estimated value of your claim and consult an attorney before accepting. Some offers look fair at first, but leave out important losses.

https://www.gateslawpllc.com/how-do-i-know-if-a-settlement-offer-is-fair/

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