A hit-and-run accident on U.S. Highway 62 East near Henderson sent three people to the hospital according to an Arkansas State Police press release. The injured driver was struck in the rear by another vehicle traveling in the same direction.The impact caused the Ford Mustang to leave the roadway and…
A Memphis man was killed after police say he hit a car head-on going the wrong way on the interstate. This Arkansas auto accident happened on Interstate 40 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. This car accident follows a recent report that found several recent auto and truck accidents on I 55…
One of the most common questions that I get from clients is “How do I get my medical bills paid after an accident?” After an Arkansas car accident, there are several ways to make sure medical bills are paid. First, health insurance should pay the medical bills while the claim…
Drunk drivers cause approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States. If you are behind the wheel and you have been drinking, you are more dangerous than a man with a gun shooting into a crowd of people. The man with the gun has made his presence of…
Winter conditions can make travel along Arkansas roads dangerous. The Arkansas Highway Department recommends that motorists stay off Arkansas roads during ice and snow storms. However, sometimes that is not an option for some people. The following winter driving tips were listed on the Department’s website: Wear your seat belt,…
Blood tests from the Arkansas Crime Laboratory led to an arrest of an Alma, Arkansas man involved in a fatal car accident. He was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide, first-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree battery. Blood samples were taken from the negligent driver. The test results showed that the…
A recent Arkansas Supreme Court case will help victims of Arkansas car accidents. In State Farm Insurance Company vs. Stamps, the Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision upholding the award of statutory damages of 12% and attorney fees against State Farm Insurance Company. The Court found that these…
A serious car accident occurred on I-540 in Arkansas. According to published reports the Arkansas State Police spent more than an hour cleaning up four separate auto accidents involving 16 cars on the I-540 bridge over the Arkansas River near Fort Smith. The car accident happened when cars began to…
Texting while driving is as dangerous as driving while drunk. A new law began in Arkansas that bans texting while driving. Act 181 of 2009, also known as Paul’s Law was passed to make Arkansas roads safer. Paul’s Law bans drivers of all ages from sending text messages while driving,…
A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that more Americans die on country roads than on more congested city roads. In 2008, 56% of the 37,261 traffic deaths occurred on rural roads. About 23% of the population lives in rural areas. The comparison is even greater…