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In this article, you can discover… How much it costs to hire an attorney for your Arkansas injury claim. Benefits to the contingency fee system. How contingency impacts compensation. What Is A Contingency Fee, And How Does It Work? A contingency fee means you don't pay us a fee unless we win money for you. Unlike a divorce or a criminal case, we're not sending our clients bills monthly. We're not requiring you to deposit money for a retainer that we bill against.  We're also not requiring any out-of-pocket expense for you until we win your case. This helps us represent people who may not be able to afford legal representation if it would cost thousands of dollars just to start their case.  What if you lose your case? If you lose, you don’t pay.…Read More

In this article, you can discover… The difference between a plaintiff and a defendant. What is meant by “burden of proof”. How these and other terms impact your personal injury case. What Is A Plaintiff And A Defendant, And How Does It Apply To My Case? The plaintiff is the injured client. They’ve been hurt and are pursuing compensation from the defendant. The defendant is the person who caused the accident or caused the injury, and they’re usually covered by an insurance policy. On paper, we’re going after the defendant, but in reality, we’re seeking compensation from their insurance company. This compensation is then paid to the plaintiff in the form of a settlement or an award. What Does Liability Mean In The Context Of Personal Injury Law? Liability means “fault”. It’s the way we…Read More

In this article, you can discover… How documenting your accident can be valuable. Which details to include in an accident journal. How to interact wisely with social media after an accident. How Can Photos And Journals Impact My Personal Injury Claim In Arkansas? The strongest personal injury cases are the ones with the most and best evidence. Photos help visually explain what a medical record can’t adequately drive home to a judge. A photo can help demonstrate just how serious, affecting, and ugly the injury was. An injury journal can do the same. This is a written record of how the injury has impacted you in your day-to-day life. It’s more personal and can help show a court what you have gone through as an injured party on a human, relatable level. Are There Any…Read More

Unpacking Tort Reform Tort reform refers to legislative efforts aimed at restricting the ability of injured individuals to recover full compensation through personal injury lawsuits. These efforts are often supported by large corporations and insurance companies. They’re strategically framed in such a way that gets people to support something that actually works against their best interest, that is, as measures to curb excessive payouts and frivolous lawsuits. This is the opposite of reality, however. One common misconception associated with tort reform is the portrayal of certain high-profile cases, such as the McDonald's hot coffee case of the 1990s, in a sensationalist manner to suggest that injured people are unjustly receiving large sums of money, almost to the point where they actively try to be injured just to receive such a large sum of money. This…Read More

Rules Of The Road The same rules of the road apply to motorcycle riders as they do to anyone else operating a vehicle on Arkansas roads. While certain safety measures may not always necessarily be mandated, motorcyclists should strive to be seen and heard by drivers. This simple measure can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Avoiding blind spots, in particular, is a way to really facilitate doing this. You may not know it, but this is actually why some motorcycles, like Harley-Davidsons, are so loud — to ensure drivers hear them. Unfortunately, one of the most common factors that contributes to motorcycle accidents is the failure of drivers to recognize the presence of a motorcycle on the road. This lack of awareness obviously does not excuse negligent behavior, but it drives home the importance…Read More

Common Questions And Misconceptions When we meet a new potential client, we are often bombarded with questions about the claim process. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to address many of these questions here to empower people with the knowledge they’ll need to navigate their motorcycle accident case, providing clarity and guidance while saving them and their attorneys precious time. Perhaps the most common concern people voice centers around who will be responsible for covering the hospital bills they’ve incurred as a result of the accident. Additionally, there is often uncertainty about whether they can receive compensation if they were not wearing a helmet. Similar to how you can collect compensation in a car accident even if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt, you can collect compensation if you weren’t wearing a helmet. Others often ask about…Read More

Bikes, Blues, And BBQs In Arkansas The Bikes, Blues, and BBQs motorcycle rally, held annually in September in Rogers, Arkansas, is a massive event that has been going on for over 20 years. Initially starting in Fayetteville before moving to Rogers, with some events also taking place in neighboring Eureka Springs, it has grown into one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the United States, second only to Sturgis, according to some. During the rally, motorcycle enthusiasts from all over gather to enjoy an array of activities, including live music, vendors selling motorcycle gear, apparel, and souvenirs, as well as plenty of food and drink with special deals offered by local bars and restaurants. The event typically draws nearly a hundred thousand people to the area, transforming the metro area into a hub of motorcycle…Read More

Filing A Personal Injury Claim Versus Filing A Property Damage Claim In Arkansas The process of filing a property damage claim differs from filing a personal injury claim after an auto accident, primarily in the type of evidence and documentation required. When filing a personal injury claim, you’ll typically need to gather medical bills, records, proof of lost wages, and evidence of injuries to your body. In contrast, a property damage claim is more straightforward. I often explain to people that while you can't purchase a hurt back or a sore neck at the store, you can buy parts for a car. With a property damage claim, you collect evidence on what it will take to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition or determine its value if it's deemed totaled. Usually, you’ll work with…Read More

Diminished Value Diminished value is the term essentially used to denote cars that have been repaired after being involved in an accident yet were not totaled. Because of the damage incurred, these cars are perceived differently by the market, and understandably so. To illustrate, if you have two identical cars — one that has been in a wreck and repaired and the other that hasn't — potential buyers are likely to pay more for the car that hasn't been involved in an accident. Diminished value is the quantifiable difference between the pre-accident value of your car and its post-repair value. You are probably seeing how navigating property damage in an auto accident claim is a bit more involved than what you may have assumed! Only once the repairs are completed and paid for can an…Read More

Total Loss Settlement Options — Understanding Your Choices When a car is declared a total loss because the cost of repairs exceeds its value, the insurance company owes you the fair market value of the car. In such cases, they typically present two offers: Full Offer This is the complete offer where the insurance company takes possession of your wrecked car in what is essentially a forced sale. They pay you the fair market value of the car before the accident, and in return, they acquire the damaged vehicle. Value assessment in an auto accident claim can be complicated and nuanced, as you’ll see. Offer, Minus Salvage Value The second offer includes a deduction for the salvage value of your car. After buying the wrecked car from you, the insurance company sells it to a…Read More