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Impaired driving often results in the most devastating crashes that kill and injure people each day across the United States. According to the NHTSA, drunk driving alone killed 10,511 people in the U.S. during 2018, accounting for 29 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year. In Arkansas, the death toll was 134. People generally...

Taking the right course of action after a car wreck can make a night-and-day difference between a full recovery and having to pay for crash-related losses out-of-pocket. Crash victims sometimes fall for the myths pertaining to medical attention, dealing with insurance companies, and hiring an attorney. These myths can hurt your chances of getting the...

One rule of staying safe on Arkansas roads is to expect the unexpected. We may know when traffic will be backed up due to roadside construction. We may be aware of that pothole or confusing intersection we encounter during our daily travels. Sometimes, drivers can be taken by surprise by adverse weather conditions, poor visibility,...

You don't have to be a reckless driver to be involved in a car wreck. Even if you're a responsible and defensive driver with no prior accidents, a crash can happen unexpectedly. The Arkansas attorneys at McDaniel Law Firm, PLC have seen how devastating crashes can be for safe and responsible drivers. Not only do...

The National Safety Council (NSC) recently projected its preliminary estimates for 2019 traffic fatalities. The agency says that roughly 38,800 people died on U.S. roadways that year, a two percent decrease from 2018. The good news is we are continuing to see a downward trend in traffic fatalities. For example, 2018 had a four-percent decrease...

Distracted driving kills more than 3,000 people each year across the United States. Drowsy driving kills nearly 800 people yearly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than one million traffic fatalities globally each year. The WHO also estimates that using a handheld or hands-free phone while driving increases the risk of...

Drivers with experience using modern on-board technology such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist are nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving activities, according to a recent study. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers were less distracted before they got accustomed to using advanced driver assistance technologies. The study...

More Americans are getting less sleep today than at any other time in history. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, roughly 70 percent of adults get insufficient sleep at least once per month. That may not seem like a big deal, but that one night with a few hours of sleep loss can have...

Car makers, safety advocates, lawmakers, and technology professionals have all been working together. Their goal: to prevent the high number of deaths that occur on U.S. roads each year. According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 36,560 people were killed in crashes across the United States in 2018 — down only slightly from 2017 (37,473 deaths). Vehicle...

Distracted driving is everywhere on Arkansas roads, and sadly, it's becoming the new norm. Today, more drivers are immersing themselves in the use of technology — many of whom are completely unaware of the dangers they pose to others. More than 3,100 people died across the United States in 2017 due to crashes caused by distracted...