{"id":371639,"date":"2016-11-15T18:38:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T23:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/arkansas-law\/arkansas-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2025-01-06T12:59:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:59:00","slug":"arkansas-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/arkansas-law\/arkansas-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Arkansas Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Whether visiting, living, or commuting in the state of Arkansas, you risk getting in a car crash. This is why you should learn how car accident settlements work in the state.<\/p>\r\n

This article explains how the Arkansas car accident settlement process works. It also discusses the types of damages you can demand in your car accident lawsuit.<\/p>\r\n

Do I Need To Report a Car Accident in Arkansas?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

According to Arkansas law, drivers must report an auto accident<\/a> to the Office of Driver Services within 30 days if there is either:<\/p>\r\n