Wrongful Death:
Statute of Limitations:
Three Years. Ark. Code § 16-62-102.
Does discovery rule apply?
Possibly – see below.
Who has the right to bring suit?
Every action shall be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person. If there is no personal representative, then the action shall be brought by the heirs at law of the deceased person. Ark. Code § 16-62-102.
Personal Injury:
Statute of Limitations:
Three Years. Ark. Code § 16-56-105.
Does discovery rule apply?
In cases of fraudulent concealment, State v. Diamond Lakes Oil Co., 347 Ark. 618, 66 S.W.3d 613, (Ark.,2002); and in some product liability lawsuits. Martin v. Arthur, 339 Ark. 149, 3 S.W.3d 684, (Ark.,1999)
