Arkansas § 11-8-105 - Assumption of risk no defense when safety statute violated.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-8-105 — Assumption of risk no defense when safety statute violated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-8-105. Assumption of risk no defense when safety statute violated.
In any action brought against any corporation under or by virtue of any of the provisions of §§ 11-8-101 — 11-8-108 to recover damages for injuries to, or the death of, any of its employees, the employee shall not be held to have assumed the risks of his or her employment in any case where the violation by the corporation of any statute enacted for the safety of employees contributed to the injury or death of the employee.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-8-105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-8-105 cover?
Section 11-8-105 ("Assumption of risk no defense when safety statute violated.") 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.
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