Before you get in your car and go on a road trip this summer, be sure you have done sufficient vehicle maintenance. If you do not know the maintenance history of the car you'll be going on your trip in, consider taking it to a mechanic in order to get a professional checkup. An experienced...
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Viral Video Shows Dangers of Pedestrian Crash Prevention Systems
A viral video showed there are risks associated with relying on a pedestrian crash prevention system. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer knows these systems are becoming more common. Technologies intended to prevent cars from hitting pedestrians are a good thing and can help reduce deaths among pedestrians by reducing the chances a distracted driver won't...
Read MoreProtecting Jonesboro Children in Side-Impact Accidents
Side impact collisions or T-Bone accidents are among the most dangerous car accidents for all passengers, but especially for children. The majority of car seats are tested for front-impact collisions and there is minimal testing to determine how car seats and child restraints protect children in side impact accidents. An experienced T-Bone accident lawyer knows...
Read MoreCell Phone Bans Help Motorists Avoid Jonesboro Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end accidents are among the most common collision types within Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas. A rear-end accident lawyer knows that one of the most common causes of these crashes is drivers who do not pay attention to the roads. Motorists fail to focus on what...
Read MoreJonesboro Motor Vehicle Accidents More Likely on High-Risk Days
An experienced personal injury lawyer knows motorists in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas needed to be careful of the added risk of car accidents over the recent Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is actually Number One on a recent list published by Yahoo News of the...
Read MoreJonesboro Drivers Face Fatigue Risks
In Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas, drivers are expected to stop operating their vehicles if they begin to feel overtired. A personal injury lawyer can help victims of collision that occur when drivers stay on the road after it's unsafe to do so. Drowsy driving accident...
Read MoreJonesboro Summer Bicycle Safety Tips
Most people in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas who ride their bikes for commuting or recreation spend more time on their bicycles during the spring and summer months. Drivers need to be aware that there are likely to be more people on the road at...
Read MoreAutomatic Braking Technology Could Reduce Risks of Jonesboro Rear-End Accidents
Drivers in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas frequently engage in high risk behaviors while driving, like not paying attention to what is around them or having too much to drink before they drive. When this happens, there is an increased chance of an accident happening....
Read MoreGraduated Driver’s Licenses Could Help Protect Jonesboro Teens
Graduated licensing rules apply for new teen drivers in Jonesboro. Arkansas teens can apply for a permit at 14 and must have their learner's permit for at least six months before getting an intermediate license. An intermediate license is not available until age 16, so those who get a permit right at age 14 will have to...
Read MoreJonesboro Residents Safer on the Roads Than In the Past?
Drivers in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County and statewide need to be aware that motor vehicle collisions remain a top cause of death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released some good news about the number of motor vehicle collision fatalities that happened over the course of 2013. While the number...
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