No one ever expects to be in a car accident. But the truth is, accidents happen every day. And if you’re unlucky enough to be involved in one, you’ll be glad you have car insurance. Car insurance protects you financially if you’re involved in a car accident. If you cause an accident, your insurance will…
Texting or talking on the phone while driving is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in the country. It’s officially known as “distracted driving” and, in Arkansas, it comes with a fine between $25 and $250 for the first offense and $50 to $500 for a subsequent offense. All these fines are doubled…
If you find yourself in a situation where you have lost a loved one, first let us say we are deeply sorry. No words can heal the pain you are experiencing. Secondly, if you have lost a family member due to an accident involving an 18-wheeler (often referred to as a semi-truck or tractor trailer),…
When someone gets behind the wheel after drinking it impairs their ability to drive safely – reaction times are slowed, coordination and motor skills are affected. The result is often a car or truck accident that is 100% preventable. And the victims of these accidents can suffer many injuries, even death, as a result. Traumatic…
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 can and follow these steps. Get to…
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 & Smith, we’ve seen every type of car…
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, we have helped many people just like…
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 events that affect every aspect of livelihood…
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…
