Arkansas § 11-7-302 - Right of action for death or injury.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-7-302 — Right of action for death or injury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-7-302. Right of action for death or injury.
For any injury to persons or property occasioned by willful violation of this chapter or willful failure to comply with any of its provisions, a right of action shall accrue to any party injured for any direct damages sustained thereby. Should death ensue from any injury, a cause of action shall survive in favor first of the widow and minor children of the deceased, and if there is no widow nor minor children, then in favor of the father, then the mother, and then the brothers and sisters and their descendants.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-7-302
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-7-302 cover?
Section 11-7-302 ("Right of action for death or injury.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-7-302?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-7-302" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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