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The recent passage of the Act 28 Arkansas personal injury law has made a major impact on how compensation is calculated in personal injury cases across the state. In this article, we break down… How Act 28 changed how personal injury compensation works in Arkansas. Who benefits most from Act 28; you, the hospital, or the insurance company. How an attorney can help you protect the value of your damages in light of Act 28. What Was The Collateral-Source Rule In Arkansas Before Act 28, And How Did It Protect Personal Injury Victims? Before Act 28 went into effect in August 2025, the collateral-source rule prohibited the introduction of any evidence (whether in settlement negotiations or in front of a judge or jury) about payments made on an injured person’s medical bills. For example, if…Read More

How Does The Involvement Of A Rideshare Company Like Uber Or Lyft Change The Evidence Required In An Arkansas Accident Claim? One of the biggest, most important changes is that now you've got multiple insurance companies to deal with, depending on what the Rideshare driver’s status was at the time. There are more insurance companies involved, which means more parties that may have to preserve evidence of logs or videos. An attorney will know how to preserve that evidence, where to look for it, and who's responsible for keeping it. Also, providing notice of all the insurance carriers is extremely important. If you don't provide notice of all the insurance carriers, you could risk getting denied by one, because another one was supposed to cover a particular phase of the process the driver was in.…Read More

Why Are Traumatic Brain Injuries Difficult To Diagnose And Prove In Car Accident Cases? I would say that one of the hard parts of proving a brain injury is all of the red tape associated with getting the right medical professional to appropriately listen to your concern symptoms and make the appropriate diagnostics to determine you've got a TBI. Because I think at least initially, these present to the emergency room as concussions, so the initial protocol for concussion is given at the time. There's not a lot of treatment you can do after a car accident, a traumatic brain injury, or a concussion to show regular treatment of an injury that occurred. I think that's why they're so difficult to actually identify and determine if they're a serious head injury, just from an accident.…Read More

How Does The At Fault System In Arkansas Impact Who Pays Medical Bills After A Rideshare Accident? The driver, Uber, or both are responsible for paying an injured person's medical bill after a Rideshare accident, when the rideshare driver is at fault. We notify all the insurance companies that may be responsible for paying, and then we almost always let them figure it out. Oftentimes, both companies will try to point the finger at each other, and generally, we can come to an arrangement where either one pays for all of it or they split it. If not, we file a lawsuit. That's a car accident attorney's greatest tool: the power to sue people who have done wrong, bring them to court, and make them pay for the damages that they've caused. What Insurance Coverage…Read More

In this article, you will discover: Common accident-related injuries that result in delayed symptoms. Whether you can file an injury claim after you told police at the accident scene you were fine. Whether you can receive compensation for accident injuries if you didn’t seek treatment immediately. What Are Some Common Accident-Related Injuries That Can Result In Delayed Symptoms? Closed head injuries and concussions can result in delayed symptoms. You may not know you've had a concussion immediately following an accident. That's why it's so important to get checked out by a medical professional, even if you don't think you're injured. The most common injury is whiplash. Often, after an accident, your adrenaline is high, and you're not thinking about pain. You're still stressed, scared and agitated. However, the next day, after you've slept and calmed…Read More

In this article, you will discover: An explanation of Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM). Whether an Arkansas driver is required to carry UIM. Your legal options if the at-fault driver doesn’t have sufficient coverage. What Is Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage? Underinsured motorist coverage is additional coverage you purchase to protect yourself in the event you’ve been hit by an at-fault driver who carries the state’s minimum mandated insurance or something above the minimum but not enough to cover your full damages. Those damages would include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. If you receive an offer for the full policy limits from the other driver’s insurance company, you have a right to claim additional benefits from your underinsured motorist coverage. Your UIM will pay you in addition to what you received from the other driver.…Read More

What Are Soft Tissue Injuries And Why Are They Difficult To Prove After A Car Accident In Arkansas? A soft tissue injury is generally one that doesn't result in a broken bone or a cut and is often a musculoskeletal issue. A whiplash, a sprain, or a strain could all be considered soft tissue injuries, maybe even bruising. These injuries are difficult to prove because they're not as visible as a broken bone or a cut, so insurance companies often try to devalue them. My job as your attorney is to highlight the medical records and evidence to show what you went through and prove that your injuries are real and you did, in fact, experience pain and suffering. The main diagnostic tools used in a hospital are designed to identify any major injuries that…Read More

In this article, you will discover: What critical evidence needs to be collected after a truck crash in Arkansas. How truck accident damage calculations differ from car accident damages. The importance of black box data in truck accidents. How Do Multiple Insurance Policies Complicate Truck Accident Claims? In a trucking accident claim, there are many moving parts. There may be insurance from the driver and the carrier, as well as an umbrella policy. An experienced car accident attorney can make sure all insurance companies with policies that may provide coverage are put on notice. Your attorney will preserve evidence and make sure you get the full compensation you deserve by coordinating and maximizing each policy. What Critical Evidence Should I Collect After A Truck Crash? Critical evidence to collect after a truck crash in Arkansas…Read More

In this article, you will discover: Whether a pedestrian can file an accident claim in Arkansas if they were partially at fault. Compensation a pedestrian can recover in an accident claim. What every pedestrian should know if they’ve been injured in a car accident. How Does State Law Impact My Pedestrian Accident Claim In Arkansas? State law sets the rules on who has the right of way and who's at fault when a collision between a car and a pedestrian occurs. In a pedestrian accident, the rules of the road apply as they do between two vehicles.  Pedestrians have a legal duty to see, be seen and use crosswalks when they are able. Motorists have a duty of ordinary care to avoid hitting a pedestrian who is legally crossing a road.  Can I File A…Read More

In this article, you will learn: What to expect financially when hiring a competent lawyer to handle your case. What expectations you can have for your personal insurance rates after filing a claim. How you can support your personal injury claim without any visible injuries. Myth #1: You Need A Lot Of Money To Hire A Good Personal Injury Lawyer Contrary to popular belief, hiring a competent personal injury lawyer in Arkansas does not require a lot of money. The truth is, injury claims lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay nothing upfront and your lawyer is only paid based on a percentage of what you are awarded from your claim. Much like your real estate agent only gets paid once your house has officially sold, your lawyer will only be…Read More