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Entries by Keegan Wright

What to do in an accident

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It’s an unfortunate situation when you find yourself in a vehicle accident – especially when the accident is of no fault of your own. Often in these situations, the scene of the accident can be a bit chaotic. It’s important to keep your composure as best as you […]

Accidents On The Road

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] A car accident is something we hope you never experience. Accidents of this kind can range from small “fender benders,” which only cause minor inconveniences, to the very serious. Unfortunately, serious car accidents can result in injury, and in the very worst cases, even death. At Elliott & […]

Reasons Why Tractor-Trailer-Trucks Accidents Occur

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In Arkansas, we experience our fair share of semi-truck accidents. With 18-wheelers racing to meet deadlines on major highways including 1-49, Highway 412 and Highway 71, Northwest Arkansas is not immune to the dangers of tractor-trailers. But why do these accidents occur? At Elliot & Smith Law Firm, […]

Your Attorneys for Car or Truck Wrecks

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Imagine you’re driving down a road or highway, obeying all traffic laws and minding your own business, when suddenly, you’re hit by another driver of a car or a tractor-trailer truck. This is a situation we hope you never find yourself in. Wrecks like these can be life-changing […]

Arkansas Drunk Driving Statistics

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] A recent study lists Arkansas as one of the 10-worst states for drunk driving. These 10 states have an average of 6.8 traffic deaths caused by a drunk driver for every 100,000 residents. In fact, while the national number of drunk driving traffic deaths declined during the study’s […]

Car Crash Deaths Surge despite Pandemic 

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Americans are driving less during the pandemic; however, car crash deaths are on the rise. According to figures from the National Safety Council (NSC), cars killed 42,060 people in 2020, which was up from 39,107 in 2019. Experts say with fewer cars on the road during the pandemic, […]

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Abuse of residents at nursing homes is a heinous act, but unfortunately it does occur. It causes pain, fear and in the worst cases death to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. That’s why it’s extremely important to identify the signs that abuse may be […]

Medical Debt is a Burden Nobody Deserves

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Nationwide, people are spending an increasing amount on medical treatment and healthcare. Arkansans have one of the highest ratios of out-of-pocket health costs compared to their income. While people in our state continue to spend more of their paychecks towards annual premiums and deductibles, a car accident or […]