A three-vehicle collision in Fort Smith recently caused injuries and significant traffic delays, reminding all drivers how quickly road conditions can change and how overwhelming the aftermath of a crash can be for those involved. Local authorities responded to the scene and urged motorists to avoid the area while emergency crews worked to clear the … Read more
A recent two-vehicle collision in Fort Smith has highlighted once again how quickly a routine trip can turn into a stressful, even injurious event. According to local police reports, Fort Smith officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles that caused traffic delays and resulted in reported injuries. Authorities have urged drivers to use alternate … Read more
The holidays are a time for reconnecting with our loved ones–but with all the travel, shopping, and festivities, it can be hard to make time for some of our most vulnerable family members: the elderly residing in nursing homes. Of course, you’re not the only busy one: nursing homes are chronically understaffed, and the holidays … Read more
Seasonal Workers & Workers’ Compensation Most industries have a peak season–a certain time of the year when, due to weather conditions, popular holidays, or other factors, the market for their products or services sees a huge spike. And that spike requires significantly more manpower to meet demand. Many industries, including retail, delivery, and hospitality, are … Read more
Some workers can start gratefully winding down as they head toward the end of the year–but on the other side of the coin, hundreds of thousands of others have to kick into high gear for the busy season during the holiday period. Pressures are at an all-time high in the lead-up to the holidays: customers … Read more
A troubling situation unfolded recently in Huntsville, Arkansas, when a 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle shortly after stepping off her school bus along State Highway 21 just after 5:30 p.m. on a school day. Emergency responders transported the student to Arkansas Children’s Northwest for medical evaluation. While the full investigation by the Arkansas … Read more
A frightening incident in Franklin County, Arkansas has underscored how suddenly a routine school bus stop can turn dangerous for families and students. Video released by the Ozark School District shows a vehicle illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a student as they stepped off the bus on Highway 64 between Ozark … Read more
A crash on Interstate 49 (I-49) in Fayetteville, Arkansas recently caused major traffic delays and drew emergency responders to the scene. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported that the collision slowed southbound traffic on I-49, and emergency crews responded to assist those involved. Crashes like this — especially on high-speed interstates — can result … Read more
A heartbreaking accident in Rogers, Arkansas recently took the life of a community member and raises important questions for families affected by similar tragedies. According to authorities, 65-year-old Jayne Cochran died after being struck by a vehicle while she was in the street helping a dog on South 13th Street Monday evening. Police say the … Read more
On Friday evening near Lake City, Arkansas, a devastating multi-vehicle collision claimed the lives of two people, including a minor, and seriously injured several others. According to Arkansas State Police (ASP), the crash occurred on Highway 18 at the Lake City Bridge and involved at least three vehicles. The tragedy has shaken local communities, prompting … Read more
