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 three-year period, Arkansas and two other states…
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, traffic has decreased. However, this has emboldened…
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 occurring to your loved one as soon…
Our community enjoys easy access to some of the most beautiful trails in all of America. Many Northwest Arkansans take advantage of the many benefits of biking to work, shops and restaurants – or simply taking in a beautiful day on two wheels while getting some exercise. Bicycling is one of the healthiest and efficient modes…
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 other personal injury can prove catastrophic for…
One of the top causes of auto accidents in the country is distracted driving. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving took the lives of 3,142 people in 2019. According to the CDC, in 2018, an estimated 400,000 were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers. In 2020,…
What happens after a Car Wreck? First, I would like to point out that, in trying to determine how and when to settle car wreck case involving personal injuries, the timeline can change depending on the specific facts in each case. Having said that, the purpose of this article is to attempt to provide a…
Once touted as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, vaping devices and e-cigarettes have come under fire in the last few months as injuries and fatalities linked to their usage mount. Most recently, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a press briefing to update the public and physicians on new research, statistics,…
Auto Accidents Will Happen. Though they were once only envisioned in the far-off future or science fiction, vehicles with various automated features are now common on roadways in Arkansas and throughout the US. A December 22, 2019 article from Forbes covered the current status in the auto industry and the advanced technologies that new car shoppers may want…
There are over two million semi-trucks in operation in the United States. There are over twice as many semi-truck trailers as well. These trucks are part of a multi-billion-dollar industry, and many truck drivers will, on average, drive roughly 45,000 miles per year. Long-distance drivers will often travel more than 100,000 miles per year. Although…
