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Arkansas Car Accident Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Garrett Monteagudo, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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When you’re involved in an auto accident, your insurance company and the laws of the state partially determine your outcome. Every state handles insurance claims in its own way.<\/p>\r\n

No matter where you live, you must have comprehensive car insurance. A few states require uninsured motorist coverage because so many drivers don’t have insurance. In Arkansas, you only need liability coverage<\/a> and property damage protection.<\/p>\r\n

After a car accident, you must stay on the scene and exchange insurance information with the other driver. If there were injuries or property damage over $1000, the drivers must report the accident to the police. The Arkansas Office of Driver Services must receive a report of any accident within 30 days (Arkansas Code section 27-19-501<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

Continue reading to learn more about Arkansas car accident compensation laws.<\/p>\r\n

Arkansas Car Accident Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Protecting yourself from liability begins at the time of the accident. Under Arkansas law<\/a>, drivers must remain at the scene and notify law enforcement if there are injuries or serious property damage. Leaving the scene of an accident can result in criminal charges. It may also void your insurance policy.<\/p>\r\n

Getting fair compensation after a car accident in Arkansas means showing the other driver caused the accident and minimizing your liability.<\/p>\r\n

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Arkansas, like most states, is an "at-fault" insurance state. The at-fault driver’s insurance pays all claims in the accident. After an accident, you can:<\/p>\r\n