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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What if my injury means I can no longer work?
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...
What to do when a car crash injury costs more than expected
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...
How can pedestrians protect themselves from crashes?
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...
How trucking companies can work to prevent semi-truck wrecks
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...
How can people cover the costs of a drunk driving crash?
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...
What happens after a crash caused by a driver without insurance?
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...
How a simple traffic maneuver increases the risk of a wreck
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...
Why should you stay out of a semitruck’s blind spots?
Understanding the blind spots of a semitruck is crucial for safe driving among those sharing the road with these large vehicles. A semitruck's blind spots are significantly larger than a standard vehicle's, making it difficult for a trucker to see other cars nearby....
What increases the likelihood of a car hitting a pedestrian?
Some people in Arkansas walk as their primary form of transportation to most places. They may not even own a motor vehicle because of how expensive they are. Others choose to walk in certain situations and drive in others. Any pedestrian in close proximity to motor...


