Today’s news that the tractor-trailer driver who caused the accident that severely injured comedian Tracy Morgan and claimed the life of his mentor, comedian James McNair, was awake for more than a day comes as little surprise to the Little Rock, Arkansas truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan LeVar. News outlets are […]
“Tip Over” Tragedy and the Reach of Personal Injury Law
Little Rock personal injury attorney Alan LeVar often speaks to the reason his Arkansas attorneys fight so vigilantly for the rights of accident victims: Because this area of the law has the ability to vastly change or improve lives for the better. And in the most tragic accidents, a personal injury lawyer can help restore […]
Checklist: Your Arkansas Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you were injured in or near Little Rock, Arkansas, in a car accident or similar incident that was not your fault, you may have questions for a personal injury attorney about your legal rights. Many of the personal injury clients who come to the Law Offices of Alan LeVar are uncertain at first whether or not […]
Finding the Best Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
You were hurt, or your loved one was hurt, in an Arkansas accident that was not your fault, and now you wonder whether you might need a personal injury attorney. Here are four things to consider as you shop for the best Arkansas persona injury lawyer to handle your case: No. 1: Legal expertise and […]
Police Say Texting Caused Deadly School Bus Accident
In the latest example of why it can be perilous to text while driving, our Little Rock, Arkansas auto accident attorneysnoted the conclusion of a recent police investigation that determined a deadly 2014 school bus crash was caused by a texting driver. The crash, which made national news headlines, occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee. Police determined […]
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: Arkansas vs. California
Our attorneys know that California and Arkansas are both great places to live. At first glance, each state may appear to be quite different in terms of climate, location and population. But they do have similarities. For example, both states have several metropolitan areas as well as rural and agricultural communities. The largest cities in […]
Arkansas Summer News Full of Car Accident Tragedies
The Arkansas car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan LeVar recognize that early summer is historically a dangerous time to drive our state’s roads, according to local law enforcement reports. This year is turning out to be no exception. Consider that in 2012, Arkansas State Police reported that June was the most dangerous […]
Arkansas Car Accident Attorneys Back “Click It or Ticket” Program
In response to a recent survey that revealed only about 1 of 4 Arkansas drivers regularly buckles up, the Little Rock-area car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Alan LeVar applaud the recent effort by State Police and local law enforcement agencies to enforce seat belt use with the “Click It or Ticket” program. […]
If you handle dog bite cases, could you also handle lion attacks?
Some of you may have heard the tragic story of the American woman killed near Johannesburg, South Africa this week. She was visiting a game reserve, in this case a lion park where lions roam freely and guests can drive around and observe them. According to the police, she had lowered her window and the […]
Funnyman Tracy Morgan Reveals Car Accident Injuries
This week, the collective hearts of our Little Rock, Arkansas-area car accident lawyers went out to Tracy Morgan, the star of “Saturday Night Life” and “30 Rock” who gave his first-televised interview since the June 2014 crash that took the life of his close friend and mentor, and left the famous comic seriously injured. During […]
New Study Raises Mid-Size SUV Accident Safety Concerns
The Little Rock, Arkansas-area auto accident and truck accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Alan LeVar know just how much Americans love their small and midsize SUVs. But a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety raises serious concerns about how these vehicles perform in an accident. The study focuses on a […]
Five Tips for Safer Tornado Season Driving
You may have been driving in the vicinity of Little Rock, Arkansas your entire life and sure, you’ve experienced a car accident, but have you ever seen a tornado? Regardless of your answer, personal experience is unreliable when it comes to dangerous natural disasters such as tornados. And given the deadly storms that rocked Arkansas […]
Human Trafficking Arrest: Attorneys Applaud Arkansas Troopers
It’s a mistake to presume that the Arkansas State Troopers with whom our lawyers work to investigate motorcycle, truck and car accidents only handle those kinds of cases. Despite the comfortable quality of life enjoyed by many people in Arkansas, our state is still home to the kinds of tragic, dramatic crimes that you might […]
Parking Lot Design and Car Accident Personal Injury Cases
At the Law Offices of Alan LeVar, our personal injury attorneys consider it our mission to come to the assistance of people in and around Little Rock, Arkansas who have suffered in an accident that was someone else’s fault, regardless of whether the case involves a car accident or a less-common type of accident. So […]
Attorneys Note New Arkansas Truck Accident Law
The Arkansas truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan LeVar watched with interest this spring as our state legislators approved a liability protection bill that prevents truckers from having to agree to contractual terms requiring them to take responsibility for all accidents regardless of the circumstances. Arkansas became the 42nd state in the […]
Big Rigs Are Often Going Faster Than Their Tires Can Handle
Our Arkansas truck accident attorneys know that nearly all big-rig tires are built to sustain a maximum speed of 75 mph, however 14 states nationwide now have speed limits of 75, 80 or 85 mph. Most of those states made those speed limits without consulting truck tire saftey and the potential accident risk. Research shows […]
Spring is Tornado Season in Arkansas: Are You Ready?
Many people know what to do if a tornado hits when they are at home. But here’s a question of concern to our firm’s Little Rock, Arkansas area car accident lawyers: Do you know what to do if a tornado hits while you are driving? Here are some tips from our Arkansas accident and injury […]
Lawyers Tip: More Money From Uninsured Claims
If you were injured in a motor vehicle wreck by an uninsured driver, and subsequently received benefits under your uninsured motorist policy, you may be entitled to thousands of dollars in additional money. Our attorneys have been made aware of some tactics that insurance companies use to reduce the claims of persons not represented by a […]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s SMS Program
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety. It introduces a model that allows FMCSA to contact a larger number of carriers earlier in order to address safety problems before wrecks occur. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently updated the Safety Measurement […]
Arkansas Accident Attorney Advice: St. Patrick’s Day Safety
In recent years, our Arkansas car accident attorneys never fail to note the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warnings about higher accident and fatality rates surrounding holidays. By far, the largest contributing factor to increased auto accident statistics around holidays – particularly party-friendly holidays like St. Patrick’s Day – is drunk and impaired driving. […]
