Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, and a serious accident can leave a worker — or a passerby — with catastrophic injuries. Beyond workers' compensation, injured workers may have third-party claims against negligent contractors, equipment makers, or property owners.
Injury Claim Team connects injured Arkansans with experienced construction accident attorneys who handle these claims across all 75 counties — from Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas to the Delta and the Ouachitas. A free, confidential case review is the fastest way to understand your rights.
Common Causes of Construction Accident Claims in Arkansas
- Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and heights
- Falling tools, debris, and materials
- Crane, forklift, and heavy-equipment accidents
- Electrocution and exposed wiring
- Trench and excavation collapses
- Defective equipment and tools
- Lack of safety guards or training
Proving Fault and Building Your Claim
Construction injury claims often involve multiple parties — general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and site owners. While workers' compensation may cover some losses, a third-party claim can recover full damages, including pain and suffering. Identifying every responsible party is the key to maximizing recovery.
Arkansas law: Arkansas follows a modified comparative-fault rule (Ark. Code § 16-64-122). You can still recover compensation if you were partly to blame, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault — but if you are found 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurers exploit this rule constantly, which is why building strong evidence of the other party's fault is critical.
Compensation You May Recover
Every claim is different, but injured Arkansans pursuing a construction accident case may be able to recover:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
The Arkansas Constitution (Article 5, § 32) bars caps on compensatory damages, so a serious, well-documented claim is not artificially limited. A 2025 change in state law (Act 28) does affect how medical expenses are valued, which makes experienced legal guidance even more important.
Deadlines: Don't Wait Too Long
In most Arkansas injury cases you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under Ark. Code § 16-56-105. Miss that deadline and your claim is almost always barred. The sooner you act, the easier it is to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and protect your claim. Even if you are unsure whether you have a case, a free review costs nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often yes. If a party other than your employer was negligent, a third-party claim can recover damages comp does not.
Injured workers generally have rights regardless of immigration status. A confidential review can explain your options.
Potentially the general contractor, subcontractors, equipment makers, or the property owner, depending on the facts.
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