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Wrongful Death Laws in Arkansas.

Arkansas’s wrongful-death statute allows the personal representative of the decedent’s estate (and, if none, the decedent’s heirs at law) to bring a wrongful-death action. Actions generally must be brought within 3 years of the death, and Arkansas allows recovery of pecuniary damages, mental anguish, and loss of companionship depending on the circumstances.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

3 years from date of deathArk. Code Ann. § 16-62-102

Arkansas wrongful-death actions must generally be filed within 3 years of the date of death.

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Key Arkansas Statutes

Arkansas Wrongful Death StatuteArk. Code Ann. § 16-62-102

Arkansas’s wrongful-death statute governs who may bring the action and the damages available to statutory beneficiaries.

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