Slip and fall accidents in Arkansas are among the most common causes of ER visits in the state. It’s estimated that nationwide roughly 1 million emergency department visits are because of injuries suffered in a fall. And while the majority of a slip and fall accidents result in minor bruising…
Two men were killed and another seriously injured in a terrible car crash in Arkansas earlier this month. The three individuals were in an SUV traveling along Ashley County Road in rural Ashley County, Arkansas in windy and rainy weather with poor visibility when tragedy struck. The vehicle, a Ford…
Slip and fall accidents in Arkansas are common. They’re also costly. And if you’ve been injured yourself, the key thing to remember is that slip and fall accidents in public places are not your fault. In fact, Arkansas law mandates that the owners and the operators of publicly accessible establishments…
Hit-and-run car accidents in Arkansas can be some of the most difficult for victims because the at-fault party often gets away without ever being caught, but an injured party may still have options available to them for financial recovery. One hit-and-run accident earlier this month ended in a graveyard. The…
Years ago most of us didn’t envision a city where adults and young adults used powered scooters as a mode of transportation for work and/or fun. But today we see those green and white scooters on many street corners and sidewalks. They are a fun, alternative way of travel, and…
Did you know that the first time you apply for Social Security disability in Arkansas your claim will likely be denied? It’s true. According to stats collected every year, the percentage of first-time claims that get approved runs around 30% here in Arkansas. That means that roughly 70% of the…
No one wants to go to court. Period. No one looks forward to filing a personal injury claim, but it’s the process that many are forced to take when insurance companies won’t settle for what the claim is worth. Just because you file a lawsuit, doesn’t mean your case will…
Motorcycle accidents in Arkansas are devastating no matter how serious they are. Even an ‘every-day’ crash can cause life-altering injuries for any individual involved. However, the risk of fatality is also extremely high. Indeed, not only are motorcyclists more likely to be involved in crashes than automobile operators, they’re more…
Spinal cord injuries are serious and require immediate medical attention. Even delaying treatment by a few minutes can have serious impacts on your future quality of life. As a paralysis accident attorney in Arkansas, I’ve seen the fallout of people simply waiting too long to see a doctor because they…
Arkansas doesn’t have the best safety record for its nursing homes. While most are great, clean, welcoming places in which our aging loved ones can live happily for years to come, some have been singled out by state and federal agencies for repeated violations (including severe cases of nursing home…