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…
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…
