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Anyone who has ever bought a car, or seen an advertisement for a car, is familiar with one safety metric: the 5-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Those who have dug into the 5-Star Rating a little more know that it's based on crash tests, specifically tests involving head-on, side-impact,...

It’s often easy to identify dangerous drivers. They're talking on their phones. They're speeding through yellow – and sometimes red – traffic lights. But what about the drivers experts are calling “Zoom Zombies?” What are they and why are they so dangerous? Here's what you need to know... Zooming into danger Zombies are real and...

Speeding is a common problem in the United States. Arkansas has one of the highest speed limits in the U.S., which reach as high as 75 mph on some roads. Many drivers have a tendency to travel slightly above the posted speed limit. Some drivers travel at dangerous speeds when they are in a hurry...

You would think that a primary concern of drivers would be the safety of their passengers. Unfortunately, you are wrong. A survey by LeithCars.com found that 97 percent of passengers reported confronting a driver about their distracted driving. Yet the problem continues to pose a significant danger. The survey found 22.5 percent of respondents had...

Winter is the darkest time of the year in Arkansas. Commuting in the dark is inevitable this time of year since daylight ends by the early evening. Nighttime driving is far more dangerous than driving during the daytime for many reasons, namely reduced visibility, drowsy driving and impaired driving. Many of the roadways in Arkansas...

Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that change the lives of crash victims and their families. The Arkansas truck accident attorneys at McDaniel Law Firm, PLC often see crash victims sustain severe, long-term injuries that keep them from working or engaging in activities they enjoy. What's worse, we sometimes see the devastation caused to...

If you were involved in a car accident, there are many pieces of evidence your attorney will collect to help you build a strong legal claim. One critical piece of evidence is a copy of your Arkansas car accident report, which is documented by the police. When police officers arrive at the scene of a...

If you felt like you were able to walk away from your crash and go about your day, a few aches and pains may not seem like a big deal. It's important to understand that any pain or discomfort you experience after a crash (especially if it wasn't there before) is always something you should...

If you recently purchased a new car, you may already be familiar with active driving assistance systems (ADAS). According to SAE International, ADAS technology provides some automated assistance with steering, braking acceleration, lane centering and adaptive cruise control. A recent study conducted by AAA cautions drivers not to become too reliant on ADAS technology. While...

Arkansas drunk driving accident lawyers explain what you need to know The dangers of drunk driving have been well-documented for decades. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in drunk driving accidents. Specifically, more than 10,000 people each year nationwide die in motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers, according to the National...