While riding motorcycles is certainly an exhilarating hobby for some, it is also inherently dangerous. It goes without saying that motorcyclists are extremely exposed to injury, without the protections that a car will provide. Helmets and other protective gear can decrease injury, but the risk of serious and often fatal injury from a motorcycle accident is often much higher...
Continue ReadingEach state has its own laws regarding liability for dog bite injuries. Liability is generally based on who is responsible for the dog and whether that person had notice that the dog had the propensity to bite. Usually, the dog’s owner is held legally responsible for dog bite injuries. However, there are other circumstances where someone else may also...
Continue ReadingTrucking Accidents in Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell Based on recent fatality statistics, gathered by the National Highway and Traffic Safety, in 2012 there were 88 motor vehicle fatalities in Arkansas and 92 in Missouri that involved commercial trucks. Learn more about trucking accidents in Arkansas in this presentation
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to legal liability for injuries, property owners have certain duties or obligations to the individuals who come on their property. When a property owner fails to meet their obligations, and personal injuries result, the owner can be held responsible for compensating the victim. Basically, the duties of a property owner are to keep the premises in a...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Accidents: The Basics from Wesley Cottrell It goes without saying that motorcyclists are extremely exposed to injury, without the protections that a car will provide. Learn more about Motorcycle Accidents in Arkansas in this presentation.
Continue ReadingIn order to protect motorists in the event a commercial truck is involved in an accident causing injury or property damage, there are federal and state laws requiring commercial motor vehicles to carry liability insurance for truckers. These laws require particular types of insurance, and impose minimum coverage limits. Federal Regulations regarding liability insurance for truckers The United States...
Continue ReadingSerious injuries generally result in physical injury, emotional injury and economic loss. Catastrophic injuries are unique because they result in more serious injury, and often permanent disabilities. Catastrophic injuries tend to have a more substantial impact on the victim and his or her family. Topics covered in this report include: What is a catastrophic injury? Common Types of Catastrophic...
Continue ReadingThe term “premises liability” refers to the area of the law dealing with personal injury occurring on someone else’s property. Property owners have certain legal obligations to those individuals who come onto their property. These obligations generally include keeping the premises safe. When these obligations are not met, and personal injury results, the property owner may be held liable...
Continue ReadingA catastrophic injury is one that is so severe that it usually results in long-term medical conditions, permanent disability, and/or a shortened life expectancy. These types of injuries often result in multiple surgeries, long-term hospital stays, rehabilitation, and other long-term treatment or problems. Our Arkansas catastrophic injury lawyer will review the definition and catastrophic injury examples. What Makes an...
Continue ReadingCompensation from a personal injury claim of any kind, generally comes from either a successful lawsuit or from settling the claim outside of court. When you believe you have a personal injury claim, including claims related to a motorcycle accident, you must first decide whether you want to settle or go to court. Most insurance companies are willing to...
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