Car accidents can be life-altering events, causing immense physical, emotional, and financial hardships for those involved. In the aftermath of a car crash, understanding your rights and legal options becomes crucial, particularly when seeking compensation for your injuries and losses. In Arkansas, navigating personal injury lawsuits can be challenging without the right knowledge and guidance. […]
Arkansas Dog Leash and Dog Bite Laws in 2023
Page Contents: Arkansas dog leash laws Dog bite laws Compensation for dog bites When living in Arkansas, you’ll see a wide range of pedestrians out and about heading off to school, work, or recreational activities. In addition to people enjoying biking along Little Rock streets or taking long strolls in the park within other city […]
2023 Arkansas Child Seat Laws
We want to protect our children in any way possible. We keep an eye on them while they’re playing in the park, hold their hand while crossing the street, and expect to hear progress reports from their teachers at school. Because children are so vulnerable to danger, we also want to keep them safe in […]
Arkansas Auto Insurance Laws To Know in 2023
In the United States, it is mandated by law that every vehicle on the road must have minimum insurance coverage as specified by the state. Arkansas is no exception to this rule. It is crucial to comprehend the legal obligations of insurance in the state to ensure you are adequately prepared in the event of […]
Fatal Accidents in Arkansas
In 2020, there were 38,824 fatal accidents in the United States. Not only was this the highest number recorded since 2007, but Arkansas ranked fourth on the list of states with the most fatal car accidents, with an average of 16.24 fatal crashes per 100,000 state residents. In this blog, we review Arkansas fatal accident […]
Dealing with an Arkansas Insurance Adjuster After an Accident
Despite increasing awareness of road safety in Arkansas, preventable car accidents continue to happen. From speeding to distracted driving to driving under the influence, accident statistics show that people are injured and even killed on state roads nearly every day. If you’ve been injured by a careless or negligent driver, you are entitled to seek […]
Arkansas Truck Accident Statistics
Accidents involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers may not happen as frequently as car crashes, but when they do occur, the outcome is usually more devastating. Their large size, combined with the powerful physical forces involved when they’re in motion, often cause severe and even fatal injuries in a collision. Truck accidents are catastrophic, but how […]
How to Find the Best Arkansas Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been hurt in an accident, you may not know where to turn for help. After all, most of us are fortunate to never really need a lawyer. But if you are hurt because of something that someone else did – or failed to do – then you’ll need an attorney to help […]
Child Was Injured in Arkansas Car Crash: What Parents Need to Do Now
As a parent, protecting your children is your most important job. Each day, you take steps to keep them safe – like buckling them into a car seat or making sure that they wear a helmet when riding a bike. Yet there are some things that you can’t control – like negligent drivers on the […]
Covid’s Impact on Little Rock
Since it first arrived in the United States in late 2019 or early 2020, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our country. By early February 2021, more than 460,000 Americans had died of the disease, and nearly 27 million Americans had been infected. The pandemic has also caused financial distress, with millions of Americans […]
Dangerous Dogs Can Deliver Serious Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs are arguably the most common pet found in American households. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t had at least one pet dog at some point during their life. It’s probably also a pretty safe bet to say that just about any child is going to answer with a resounding “Yes!” if you […]
Texting and Driving Statistics 2020
Texting and Driving Statistics 2020 According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is the direct cause of at least 1.6 million car accidents in the U.S. each year. On average, about 2,841 people lose their lives as a result of distracted driving. You need just see texting and driving statistics […]
At-Fault Driver (or Insurance) Not Cooperating?
It’s always very frustrating when the other driver involved within your recent car accident is being uncooperative, and this can reveal itself in a variety of ways. One of the main ways that an at-fault driver can refuse to cooperate is when they deliberately don’t reach out to their auto insurance adjuster while you’re attempting […]
What Should You Do If A Dog Bites Your Child?
Dogs have always been considered man’s best friend, but it’s important to always remember that dogs are wolf descendants and have sharp teeth and powerful jaws that can easily rip flesh because of this ancestry. A bite from even the most well-trained dog can ultimately be very painful and potentially cause permanent injury, and dog […]
Drones Investigating Car Wrecks
Police traditionally used chalk marks, tape measures, and roller wheels for recording measurements and skid marks when reconstructing what happened at an accident scene. In the recent past, police switched to laser-guided tools to assist in their calculations. However, even with the advent of lasers, accident reconstruction takes hours, resulting in road closures and dangerous […]
Do Painted Bike Lanes Increase Cyclist Safety?
There are apparent reasons people should cycle more. Cycling has positive impacts on health and the environment. However, the safety and efficacy of bike lanes are under debate in the cycling community, and legal protections for cyclists are nearly nonexistent. How can cyclists ensure their current safety, and what are some possible options for increased […]
Living with a Brain Injury
Living with a brain injury is a challenging situation, which may raise the risk of a variety of mental illnesses. People with brain injuries may experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other conditions that require treatment. Brain injuries kill tens of thousands of people each year in the United States and can range from a mild […]
Distracted Driving and Pets
Much attention is devoted to stopping distracted driving. Particularly the use of cell phones and texting while driving. As many as 42 states have developed laws and campaigns against texting and driving. Distracted driving is a general term that encompasses many driving behaviors. State statutes typically define distracted driving as doing something while operating a […]
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
There are few things that are more stress-inducing in life than being in an accident. You may be hospitalized, or required to undergo painful, expensive outpatient medical treatment to recover from your injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may even be off work for an extended period of time, leaving you without […]
The State of Long-Term Care
Over the past year, the usage of long-term care assistance and facilities has risen and is expected to continue to grow across the United States. It is estimated that 52% of people turning age 65 will need some type of long-term care services in their lifetime. Those Americans in the lowest income brackets have […]
