If you suffered a serious injury in an accident that was not your fault, speak with an Arkansas personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. The support and knowledge of a skilled attorney can have a huge impact on the resolution of your case.
From the moment you choose us, you will be surrounded by a team of personal injury professionals who are dedicated to fighting aggressively for you and your family. At Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, you’re never just a case number – you’re our number one priority. That’s why so many local residents continue to recommend us to their friends and families after a devastating accident.
An accident resulting in an injury can be devastating to you and your family. During this time, you need a personal injury law firm on your side with the experience and resources to tackle even the most complex injury case. With offices throughout Arkansas – Little Rock, Springdale, Conway, Hot Springs, Bryant, Jacksonville, and Jonesboro – we are ready to fight for you, no matter where you live.
Injury cases are subject to statutes of limitations, which are laws that limit the timeframes for legal action. Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-56-105 allows an adult three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit against the negligent parties who caused the incident. When a child is hurt, the three-year period begins on their 18th birthday. However, the case will usually be stronger if a parent or guardian pursues the matter on the child’s behalf soon after the incident.
Acting quickly has other benefits. When you hire an Arkansas attorney to manage your personal injury case, all communication must go through them. You are protected from the pressure that insurance companies and other parties might apply to push you into settling the case.
Speaking to an attorney soon after your injury allows you to form reasonable expectations about the damages you are eligible to collect. Although it is impossible to predict damages exactly, an experienced legal professional could provide a candid assessment of the strength of your case based on their familiarity with similar cases in the area. This knowledge could help you make solid plans for the future and relieve some of the stress of uncertainty.
Almost all injury cases are defended by insurance companies, and their focus is on limiting their costs as much as possible. Their adjusters are experts at conveying sympathy and helpfulness, but they are not looking out for you. They are trying to find excuses to pay you less than your claim is worth.
Shifting blame for the incident onto you is a common way insurers limit payouts. Ark. Code Ann. § 16-64-122 bars you from collecting damages if you were 50 percent or more to blame for the incident, even when the other party was clearly negligent. If you are less than 50 percent responsible, the amount you can collect is reduced by a percentage that mirrors your portion of the fault.
Insurance companies have teams of lawyers, investigators, and others working to limit the company’s liability. You need an equally tenacious personal injury attorney in Arkansas who could push back against unfair accusations that you are at fault for your injuries and fight for full compensation.
With more than 40 attorneys and 125+ team members, we have the strength, resources, and experience to take on the toughest cases in Arkansas.
When you hire Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, you’re backed by a full legal team focused on one goal: getting you the compensation you deserve.
When you get hurt in an accident, you suffer a spectrum of losses. There are expenses you did not plan for, and you may miss time at work. You also lose a degree of physical and emotional well-being, even if you are lucky enough to make a full recovery.
You are entitled to reimbursement of your expenses to date and payment for any future losses. These can include injury-related medical treatment you know you will require in the future and lost income due to reduced earning capacity.
You can also claim damages for your non-economic losses. You can seek compensation for the following:
An Arkansas personal injury attorney can use medical records, personal journals, photographs, video, and statements from you and your family members to establish your non-economic damages.
After an accident, it is difficult to know where to turn for help. Insurance companies don’t have your best interests at heart.
That’s why you need an Arkansas personal injury lawyer on your side to stand up for your rights to compensation. We are not afraid to go toe-to-toe with insurance companies and we work tirelessly to achieve favorable results for all our clients. With eight offices – we can handle any case—large or small—no matter where you are. Whatever your injury, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton knows how to fight for the compensation you deserve. All you have to do is call us at (501) 868-2500.
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