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In August, Newsweek warned the United States was "on track to have its deadliest traffic year since 2007." From January to June of 2015, there was a 14 percent rise in car accident fatalities this year as compared with during the prior year. Early estimates suggested almost 19,000 people losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes in...

A Jonesboro police officer sustained injury recently when he was involved in a head-on collision with a truck. The accident happened on Arkansas 351, which is a road located just to the north of the city limits of Jonesboro. THV 11 reports the officer sustained injuries, as did the other driver who was involved in the...

Watching a Cowboys, Saints or Arkansas Razorbacks football game can be a lot of fun, especially if you invite friends and family over for a party. While football season is a fun time for house parties, you take on legal risks if you invite certain guests over to your home and serve them alcohol.  Many people...

After a motor vehicle accident, you need to report the crash so you can obtain compensation for injuries and losses. You also need to make sure the crash is reported so law enforcement will have a record the accident happened. All crashes causing injury, death, or $1,000 or more in property damage must be reported...

In Arkansas, rear-end car accidents remain one of the most common types of car accidents. But many people might not realize just how dangerous rear-end accidents can be. That's why deadly rear-end school bus accidents like one that took place recently in Arkansas serve as a stark reminder of the risks faced by motorists every...

Safety rules must exist on the state and federal level to ensure trucks are manufactured in a responsible manner and to ensure use of all appropriate crash prevention and crash mitigation devices. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two new additions to safety requirements applicable to single unit trucks. NHTSA rules go through...

School bus accidents in Arkansas can wreak havoc on families' lives. In an instant, a child crossing the street or exiting a bus can suddenly sustain a serious injury due to a reckless driver's careless behavior. Experienced pedestrian accident lawyers know how devastating these events can be. That's why news of a new lighting system...

Vehicle defects are dangerous and manufactures should do everything they can to avoid releasing cars with problem parts or component that do not work. If a car manufacturer does discover a problem, the company should quickly act to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as consumers. Evidence suggests, however, many car...

Having a beautiful tree-lined property can make your home look established and stately, while lots of trees can add interest to a commercial property. Trees can provide shade and help to keep your space cool. Trees, however, can also create a significant risk of liability. A premises liability lawyer knows when a tree falls or...

You've probably heard for years that the safest place to be in a car is in the back seat. But a new study finds that you may be better off "riding shotgun."   It's not so much that the front seat has always been the safe spot in a vehicle. It's really a case of...