Distracted driving causes 9 deaths a day in the United States and more than 1,000 are injured. When a driver takes their eyes off the road and their attention off of their driving, they significantly increase their risk of getting into an accident. Mobile devices were not meant to be operated while driving, yet everyday […]
Arkansas Auto Insurance Laws
Nearly every state in the U.S. requires that any vehicle on the road to carry a state specified minimum insurance coverage. Arkansas is one of them. It is important to understand the legal requirements of insurance in the state before you have need it. It will also help you better anticipate your rights and responsibilities […]
Most Common Traffic Violations in Arkansas
Were you cited for a traffic violation in Arkansas in 2016? If so, you weren’t alone. State officials reported more than 29,000 traffic violations for the year ranging from improper parking to driving while impaired. Citations related to operating a vehicle often are for minor offenses, but some are considered serious and could result in […]
Where and Why Are Fatal Accidents Occurring In Arkansas?
With over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers, Arkansas has long been considered the “Natural State” of the U.S. In fact, North Little Rock offers one of the nation’s largest municipal parks. The state takes great pride in celebrating the natural order of things, and while death is very much […]
Contributory and Comparative Negligence
The law defines negligence as behaving in a way that violates a duty to someone else. In practical terms, negligence refers to taking an action — or failing to take an action — contrary to what a reasonable person would do in the same circumstances. When negligence causes harm to another person, the responsible party […]