Wrongful Death Law in Arkansas
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Arkansas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Arkansas
Arkansas state law
- Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts › Chapter 62 — Survival And Abatement Of ActionsAR 16 § 16-62-102
Cited in 96 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts › Chapter 64 — Trial And VerdictAR 16 § 16-64-122
Cited in 51 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts › Chapter 62 — Survival And Abatement Of ActionsAR 16 § 16-62-101
Cited in 47 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts › Chapter 56 — Limitation Of ActionsAR 16 § 16-56-112
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 16 — Practice, Procedure, And Courts › Chapter 55 — General ProvisionsAR 16 § 16-55-201
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 5 — Criminal Offenses › Chapter 28 — Abuse of AdultsAR 5 § 5-28-101
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Arkansas.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.