47+ Years
Legal Experience
About J. Lamar Porter
J. Lamar Porter has been a dedicated legal professional for four decades, specializing in personal injury litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking incidents, defective products, and catastrophic injuries. Over the past twenty-five years, he has concentrated on medical malpractice litigation, advocating for patients and their families in serious injury or wrongful death cases against healthcare providers. As the head of the medical malpractice and litigation section at his law firm, Mr. Porter plays a pivotal role in the firm's drug and medical device litigation efforts.
Mr. Porter has a notable history in handling birth injury cases, particularly those involving obstetrical malpractice. Despite the rarity of malpractice verdicts against physicians in Arkansas, he achieved one of the few obstetrical malpractice verdicts in the state and has successfully negotiated hundreds of settlements for his clients over his extensive career.
In addition to his achievements in medical malpractice, Mr. Porter was honored by Soirée Magazine as the Best Environmental Law Attorney in 2014.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Arkansas Car Accident Laws
Understanding Arkansas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does J. Lamar Porter specialize in?
J. Lamar Porter specializes in personal injury litigation and medical malpractice, focusing on cases involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking incidents, defective products, and catastrophic injuries.
How long has J. Lamar Porter been practicing law?
J. Lamar Porter has been practicing law for forty years.
What notable recognition has J. Lamar Porter received?
In 2014, J. Lamar Porter was recognized by Soirée Magazine as the Best Environmental Law Attorney.
What is J. Lamar Porter's role at his law firm?
J. Lamar Porter heads the medical malpractice and litigation section of his law firm.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact J. Lamar Porter for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact J. for a free case review
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