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Since 1961, families across Northwest Arkansas have turned to Niblock Law Firm for dedicated, results-oriented legal representation in personal injury cases. If you've been injured due to another party's negligence or recklessness, you need an experienced lawyer who can protect your rights. Call Niblock Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation.

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Northwest Arkansas Personal Injury Attorneys

For decades, Niblock Law Firm has been a fixture in the Northwest Arkansas community. We are proud to serve clients across NWA’s Four County Area, covering Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Don’t settle for less. Let us put our experience to work for you. See what we have to offer.

  • Founded in 1961, we are a second-generation personal injury law firm with deep roots in Northwest Arkansas.
  • Principal attorneys George H. Niblock and Raymond L. Niblock bring over 65 years of combined experience to each case.
  • We have extensive experience taking cases to court, and we can review any settlement offers to help ensure that you’re fairly compensated.
  • We handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, from complex litigation to routine insurance claims, including:
    • Auto and trucking accidents
    • Motorcycle accidents
    • Slip and falls/premises liability
    • Head and brain injuries
    • Product liability claims

Protecting Your Rights

We focus on protecting our clients’ right to fair compensation. Whether we’re representing you in or outside the courtroom, we do what’s best for you.

Experienced Legal Representation

Our principal partners have over 60 years combined experience representing local clients in personal injury cases. We’ll put our experience to work for you.

No Upfront Fees, Ever

Take advantage of a free consultation to see what your case is worth. If you decide to move forward, there’s no out-of-pocket cost. You only pay if we recover compensation.

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What Is a Personal Injury?

Personal injury is a legal term for accidents affecting the body or mind rather than personal property. Under Arkansas law and common law, a personal injury claim arises when someone is harmed due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness. Personal injury claims can also result from intentional torts, such as assault and battery or violent crimes.

Examples of personal injury cases based on the legal theory of negligence include:

  • Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents caused by distracted driving.
  • Slip, trip, and fall injuries resulting from improper maintenance.
  • Injuries caused by defective or dangerous consumer products.
  • Dog bites and animal attacks caused by negligent owners.

Elements of Proof in Arkansas Personal Injury Cases

In personal injury law, negligence is defined as a failure to exercise a level of care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances. To win a personal injury case in Arkansas, your attorney must establish 4 elements of proof by a preponderance of the evidence. The person who is filing a lawsuit, also known as the plaintiff, bears the burden of proof. Here’s what your attorney must show.

  1. Duty: The first step requires showing that the defendant (the at-fault party) owed you a legal duty of care.
  2. Breach: Then, you must prove that the defendant breached the duty of care through a negligent action or inaction.
  3. Causation: Next, your attorney must show that the breach of duty was the direct cause of your injuries.
  4. Damages: Finally, the accident must have caused measurable economic or non-economic losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

 

Who Is Liable for My Injuries?

In personal injury law, liability means that a party has a legal responsibility for causing or contributing to your injuries. Therefore, they may be responsible for any physical or financial damages that you experience. Identifying the liable party can be straightforward or highly complex, and multiple parties may share responsibility in some cases. Liable parties in NWA personal injury cases may include:

  • An individual (e.g., an at-fault driver).
  • A business owner or property manager (e.g., in a slip and fall case).
  • A trucking company (e.g., in a commercial vehicle accident).
  • A product manufacturer or distributor (e.g., in a product liability claim).
  • A government agency (in some situations).

Evidence Needed to Win an Arkansas Personal Injury Claim

The strength of a personal injury case often depends on the quality of the evidence. Our attorneys and support staff will work quickly to document your injuries and expenses. Here are some of the items that we can help you obtain.

  • Medical records and bills documenting the injuries and the cost of treatment.
  • Accident reports or law enforcement records documenting the incident.
  • Photo and video evidence, such as surveillance footage or pictures of injuries and property damage.
  • Testimony and statements from employees or bystanders who witnessed the accident.
  • Proof of lost wages, such as paystubs, tax returns, and employer statements.
  • Testimony from expert witnesses, such as doctors, accident reconstruction experts, long-term care planners, and product designers.

What Compensation Is Available for Personal Injuries?

At Niblock Law Firm, our goal is to secure full compensation for injured individuals across Northwest Arkansas. Money from a personal injury lawsuit or settlement is designed to return you to the condition that you were in before the accident occurred. It can include damages for out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering, and intangible losses.

You may be entitled to compensation for verifiable out-of-pocket expenses related to your injury and recovery, including:

  • Past and future medical care
  • Lost wages and decreased earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Home or vehicle modifications

Non-monetary damages are typically based on the severity of your injuries and the duration and intensity of your recovery. They may also be tied to the value of your economic losses. Our Arkansas personal injury attorneys can help you seek compensation for:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and impairment
  • Loss of companionship

If a preventable accident resulted in your loved one’s death, surviving family members may be entitled to damages covering:

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Lost income up to the person’s expected retirement
  • Loss of guidance, companionship, or consortium
  • Household services provided by your loved one
Results
$1.1m
Car accident
$505k
Car accident
$500k
Car accident
$1.4m
Wrongful death
$1.6m
Wrongful death

Hiring an experienced Northwest Arkansas personal injury attorney is the single most important step that you can take after an injury. A lawyer can guide you through each step of the process while protecting your rights.

  • Leveling the Playing Field: We protect you from aggressive claims adjusters who may try to minimize your payout.
  • Thorough Investigation: We get to work quickly to contact witnesses and preserve evidence related to your claim.
  • Accurate Valuation: Our attorneys will evaluate your losses, including past and future expenses, to prevent you from accepting a lowball offer.
  • Results-Oriented Strategy: We evaluate all your options to determine whether you should accept a settlement or take your case to trial.
  • Peace of Mind: With an experienced team by your side, you can focus on your recovery while we handle the rest.

See What Our Clients Have To Say!

“Definitely the law firm you want on your side.”

- Jack M

“They were great and extremely professional. They got me exactly what I wanted with my case. If you are patient, and you let them do their job, you will be satisfied. I couldn't ask for a better law firm.”

- Taylor K

“Need a law firm you can count on? Well, you found it right here. Amazing group of people. They care about each person who walks in that door.”

- Angela B

“Excellent law firm. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Quick response to questions. Recommend highly.”

- Beth B

"Wonderful, friendly staff, and I so appreciated the time and effort they put in for me. They went above and beyond and helped me get a far better outcome than I had hoped for. Highly recommend!"

- Lauren C

Great family firm that quickly responds to any questions I may have! Would definitely recommend.

- Joshua D

Very knowledgeable, pleasant, and most helpful. This legal family has served Fayetteville for generations.

- Dee J

Northwest Arkansas Personal Injury FAQs

Arkansas is a modified comparative fault state. This means that you can still file a lawsuit and recover damages if you are partially at fault. However, any compensation will be reduced by your level of liability. For example, if you experienced $100,000 in damages but were 15% at fault, your compensation would be reduced by $15,000.

In Arkansas, the filing deadline for most personal injury claims is 3 years from the date of the injury. However, claims against the government must be filed sooner. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to avoid losing your right to compensation.

At Niblock Law Firm, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis. This means that there is no upfront fee to hire us. We cover all case costs, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Even the initial consultation is free.

While you aren’t required to hire an attorney, it can be highly beneficial. Insurance companies have teams of attorneys and adjusters who are trained to minimize payouts. Work with our law firm in Arkansas to protect your rights, maximize your settlement, and prevent delays and denials.

Contact Niblock Law Firm in Fayetteville Today

Don’t wait to seek justice. The sooner you contact our personal injury law firm in Arkansas, the sooner we can begin building your case and protecting your rights. We offer free, no-obligation case evaluations and work on a contingency basis, so you don’t pay anything unless we win your case. Call our office today or complete our online contact form to get started.

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