After a fender bender or low-speed crash, you may think you do not need medical care. Your vehicle may have little damage, and you may feel fine enough to continue your day. Even so, seeing a doctor after a minor car crash in Arkansas can protect both your health and...
A walk to the store, a morning jog or a short trip through a parking lot can change in seconds when a driver is not paying attention. If a vehicle hits you while you are walking, you may worry that you were not in the “right” place when it happened. Many people assume...
A car accident can upend your routine in seconds. Medical care, missed work and vehicle repairs often take priority. Even so, Arkansas law sets firm deadlines that control how long you have to seek compensation. Understanding those limits can protect your ability to...
Every day, you contend with traffic to earn a living. The implicit contract is that your body will hold up to the demands of your job. When an accident shatters that assumption, your focus will likely shift from recovering to surviving financially. If your injury...
Even a small accident can disrupt your life, especially if your injury gets worse and the costs add up. Many drivers expect insurance to cover everything, but they often face medical bills, missed work and stress. If you were hurt in a crash, here is what to know to...
Pedestrians frequently take their safety for granted. Those who routinely walk on the same streets or who jog for exercise expect drivers to watch for them and adjust their habits for everyone's safety. Unfortunately, motorists regularly make decisions that result in...
The vast majority of motor vehicle collisions occur because of mistakes made by motorists. Decisions such as exceeding the speed limit or choosing to forgo the use of a turn signal could be to blame for a major wreck. That is true in a semi-truck collision scenario as...
State-approved driver's education courses all talk about the dangers of impaired driving. There are also public awareness campaigns. Despite those efforts to raise awareness, some people still get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Some drivers simply...
If all drivers had to personally cover the costs generated by car crashes, most people probably couldn't afford to drive. The cost of replacing someone else's vehicle, paying their medical bills or compensating them for lost wages could be more than the driver at...
Driving involves maintaining control over a motor vehicle to perform necessary traffic maneuvers. When done correctly, driving is a safe and efficient way of getting to work and taking care of family needs. People drive so frequently that they may fail to recognize...
