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 […]
Settling an Auto Accident Case Without an Attorney
It is not uncommon to want to simply settle a case without a personal injury attorney. And, of course, any attorney is going to tell you there are better odds for you if you hire a professional to represent you. But, what is the reality? Do you need one? Can you do it alone? What […]
Received Low Settlement Offer from Insurance Company: What Now?
An accident happened. You filed a claim for your losses with the insurance provider. Instead of a check, they sent you a settlement offer. It does not cover all of your bills let alone help you with finances for pain and suffering and lost time at work. What do you do? Most insurance companies will […]
Are Injury or Accident Settlements Taxable?
Seeing the end of a personal injury case, especially when there is a sizeable settlement involved is usually very good news. You may feel like the stress of the case just melts away and you can breathe again. If you had an attorney handle your case, he or she may have maximized our compensation. Your […]
Top Causes of Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks provide an invaluable service to the United States. They transport goods and products across the country so that stores are stocked with the things we need in our daily lives. At the Law Offices of Alan LeVar, our truck accident attorneys understand that with the sheer volume of trucks on the highways in […]
Slideshare Presentation – Steps to Protect Yourself After a Car Accident
After a car accident, there are very important steps to take to ensure that you’re protected, can get coverage from your insurance company, and to cover yourself legally. This presentation will help with those steps: To contact our attorney, please call us (888) 220-7068. We are proud to serve clients in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, Little Rock, […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death After a Car Crash?
At The Law Offices of Alan LeVar, we know no amount of compensation can undo the harm caused by a wrongful death. But compensation can be an important way to seek justice and to pay for the expenses resulting from your loved one’s death. Generally speaking, the following parties are eligible to file a wrongful […]
4 Questions to Ask Your Car Crash Attorney
When you meet with an attorney after your car crash, here are 4 questions you may want to ask: 1. Do you think I have a case? Meeting with an attorney to discuss the crash is the first step in determining how to proceed. Our experienced attorneys can tell you whether you even have a […]
How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me?
If you were involved in a serious crash, then an experienced Arkansas accident attorney can help you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries. While you can always just see what the insurance company offers you, it’s quite possible that you may deserve more. The only way to know for sure is to consult the experienced […]
Will the Statute of Limitations Affect my Accident Claim?
Like other states, Arkansas has a statute of limitations that tells you how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit against a defendant. For most types of auto accident claims, you will have three years from the time of the accident to file a suit. If a wrongful death is involved, typically the […]
Quiz – Should You Hire An Attorney After an Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering if you should hire a lawyer to help you compensation. Take this quiz to find out more: To schedule a free case review, please call us today at (888) 220-7068.
Do Motorcycle Accidents Most Often Result in Deadly Injuries?
While we wait for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to finalize their 2015 stats, we must refer to 2014 data for information about motorcycle accidents. In 2014, 92,000 motorcycle riders were injured and 4,586 died. These tragic circumstances can have a life-altering effect on injured riders and the families of those who passed away. […]
3 Types of Motorcycle Accidents Common Today
Bikers unfairly receive a reputation for being dangerous motorists. In fact, statistics show that the drivers of 4-wheeled vehicles and trucks are often the cause of crashes involving motorcycles. Here are three types of motorcycle accidents that are quite common today: 1.An oncoming vehicle turns left in front of you. Motorists can easily misjudge your […]
What’s the Definition of Personal Injury?
A personal injury is an injury to your body, mind or emotions, not to your property. If you get in a car accident, a personal injury case seeks compensation for your physical, mental and emotional injuries, not the cost of repairing vehicle damage. Examples of personal injury include: Brain injury Spinal cord injury Loss of […]
Slideshare Presentation – Car Accident Statistics in Arkansas
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what steps to take in order to get compensation. This presentation shows some information about car accident statistics in Arkansas and how our attorney can help you: To schedule your FREE case review, please call The Law Offices of Alan LeVar at (888) 220-7068. […]
3 Tips for Preventing Summer Road Trip Accidents
With warm, fair weather gracing the country and with summer break upon us, many families are planning summer road trips. Road trips are a great way to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Please consider the tips below to prevent an accident on the road: 1. Before you start your car, take a moment […]
Premises Liability Lawsuits and Your Safety
When you spend money in a store or at a restaurant, you enter into an unspoken pact with the proprietors of that establishment: In exchange for your hard-earned cash, you expect to be able to shop, eat, work, or simply walk through that facility unharmed. Should you sustain a serious injury in public through no […]
For Optimal Vehicle Safety, Start from the Ground Up
Making sure your vehicle is well-maintained is one of the best things that drivers in and around Little Rock, Arkansas can do to prevent the type of car accidents that necessitate a personal injury attorney. Good tires are essential to keeping you safe. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to recognize how important healthy tires are for […]
Texting Driver Takes Two Lives in Recent Motorcycle Accident
The Arkansas car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Alan LeVar can’t help put hold up a recent accident reportedly caused by a woman named Athina L. Munoz as the perfect example of how drinking and texting can be deadly to drivers, particularly those on motorcycles. According to Munoz’s arrest affidavit, not only was […]
How to Prepare for Your Accident Attorney Consultation
If you have scheduled a consultation with our Little Rock auto accident attorney, you may be wondering how to best prepare for the meeting. Your consultation is the opportunity to discuss your case in-depth so you can decide if you want to move forward. The length of the meeting can vary, depending on the complexity […]
Big Truck Companies Suffering High Turnover
The Arkansas truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan LeVar recognize that there’s no direct or scientific link between the current American truck driver shortageand the occurrence of big rig accidents. Our accident and injury attorneys see the driver shortage for what it is: One challenge to doing business in the commercial transportation […]
Four Ways to Fix the Current Truck Driver Shortage
Our Little Rock, Arkansas personal injury and accident attorneys know the nationwide truck driver shortage is a key issue making today’s roads less safe. The good news is there are ideas and strategies afloat that may correct the truck driver shortage. Recent estimates from the industry suggest that trucking companies could add as many as 48,000 more […]
CBS News: High Speed a Major Factor in Truck Accidents
Traffic experts and accident attorneys already know that speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are a significant factor in car and truck crash fatalities. Nonetheless, our Arkansas injury and accident attorneys applaud the national push backed by the American trucking industry to cap big rig speeds. The issue of truck accident prevention and speed limits […]
Five Winter Weather Driving Tips from America’s Truckers
The busy winter holidays have passed, but our Arkansas truck accident attorneys want to share some of the same steps for winter driving safety that truckers suggest for the heavy traffic and shipping days that precede Christmas. These driving safety tips are even more relevant because recent changes in weather patterns mean that motorists throughout […]
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Teens and Speeding
For young people, few things are as rewarding as learning to drive and earning a driver’s license. That’s a major reason that our Little Rock, Arkansas accident and injury attorneys are sponsoring the 2016 Safe Arkansas Scholarship. But here’s a hard truth about teens and driving: Experience has shown our car accident lawyers that learning […]