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About Arkansas Motorcycle Accident Laws

If you have suffered a personal injury in a motorcycle crash, you need to be fully informed of your rights.  The law provides motorcycle accident victims with a number of important rights, including the right to pursue damages when their injuries were caused by another party’s negligence.  Proner & Proner is committed to helping our clients understand the motorcycle accident laws impacting their potential claims.  Our motorcycle accident lawyers serve Arkansas and all of the United States, working diligently on behalf of injured bikers to obtain a favorable case outcome every time.  When you entrust your case to our team of experts, we will provide the outstanding legal representation you need and deserve.

• Motorcycle Accident Laws Impacting Arkansas Claims
• State Motorcycle Accident Laws
• Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim

Motorcycle Accident Laws and Victims' Rights

Motorcycle accident laws establish basic guidelines for filing suit, setting general principles on negligence, proving fault, and seeking damages.  State law further defines who may seek damages, the amount of time they have to file a lawsuit, who must pay damages, and other elements of a motorcycle accident claim.  Motorcyclists who are injured in Arkansas should be aware of all pertinent laws.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, learn about the laws by contacting our firm serving Arkansas.  As one of the most effective and client-focused motorcycle accident firms in the country, we will strive to help you understand the law as it pertains to your case.

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State Motorcycle Accident Laws

Motorcycle accident laws in Arkansas include the following:

Helmet Laws

In Arkansas, state law requires that riders under the age of 21 wear a helmet.  However, Arkansas motorcycle accident statistics underscore the importance of wearing a helmet, whatever one’s age. 

Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws

The following state personal injury laws can impact a motorcycle accident claim:

A one-year statute of limitations – The statute of limitations (the time limit within which a victim must file suit after sustaining an injury, including a motorcycle accident injury) is one year, per Arkansas law.  The victim cannot pursue legal action once this time limit has passed.  If the case involves product liability law (i.e., the accident was caused by a defective motorcycle part), the statute of limitations is measured from the date the victim discovers or should have discovered the injury.  If the victim is seeking compensation for property damage, he or she must file suit within three years.

Contributory negligence – Arkansas’ contributory negligence rulelimits the amount of damages a victim can receive if the victim is at least partiallyresponsible for the accident that caused his or her injury.  If the plaintiff is less responsible for the accident than the defendant, the plaintiff may obtain damages proportionate to his or her degree of liability.  A plaintiff cannot recover any damages if he or she is equally or more at fault than the defendant.

Uniform Contribution among Tortfeasors – The Uniform Contribution among Tortfeasors legal doctrine allows the liable party (the tortfeasor) who paid damages exceeding his degree of fault to sue a fellow tortfeasor for recompense.  For example, in a motorcycle accident case in which the defendant is made to pay 80 percent of the damages, despite being just 75 percent responsible for the accident, the defendant can sue the other liable party or parties for repayment of the 5 percent excess. 

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Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim

If you were injured a motorcycle accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, you may have grounds for filing a lawsuit; therefore, it is important that you have your potential case evaluated by an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer immediately.  A qualified attorney can determine whether you have a viable case, identify the liable party or parties, and pursue the full measure of compensation to which you are entitled. 

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Contact Proner & Proner

If you or a loved one has sustained an injury in a motorcycle crash, it is crucial that you understand the pertinent motorcycle accident laws.  Our lawyers can help.  Serving clients from throughout Arkansas, we are committed to asserting the rights of injured victims and their families.  Contact our firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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