It’s common for people who have been injured in accidents to call us and ask, “What is my personal injury claim worth?” When this question is asked at the beginning of a case, it is nearly impossible for a lawyer to provide an answer. Why? The value of a claim depends on several factors, and … Read more
Personal Injury
Car accidents are unexpected and potentially devastating events. After you have been involved in a collision, it can be difficult to know exactly what you should do. It is important for you to learn the steps to take after a car accident so that you can protect yourself and make it likelier that you will … Read more
Each year, around a million people in the U.S. get shingles, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Approximately half of those who develop shingles are ages 60 or older. Because of the heightened risk of older adults developing shingles, many doctors recommend that they receive vaccines against shingles. One of these vaccines is Zostavax, … Read more
When an employee gets hurt on the job, they often have two options: file for personal injury or file for workers compensation. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine the difference between the two types of cases, let alone which one is right for the situation at hand. When filing either a personal injury claim … Read more
Getting hurt on the job can be a physically and emotionally stressful time. And, unfortunately, workplace injuries are incredibly common. In 2013, over 3 million occupational injuries and illnesses were reported. Accidents at work can take a serious toll on your finances and quality of life, too. About 22% of slip and fall injuries result … Read more
For a growing number of veterans, finding a lawyer may be a necessity thanks to crippling and traumatic injuries that leave them unable to work. Brain injuries in particular are leaving behind lasting effects. “Two to seven years after suffering their head injury, nearly 36% of veterans with traumatic brain injury were unemployed, compared with … Read more
A recent explosion at a Russellville nuclear power plant resulted in the death of one employee and left eight others injured. The accident occurred when part of a generator fell from a crane as workers were moving it. The explosion did not cause a radiation leak or pose a public health risk, officials said. Nevertheless, … Read more
The fungal meningitis outbreak that began in October of 2012 caused a well-founded scare among patients nationwide and resulted in 39 deaths and 620 illnesses. Fungal meningitis results in inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord and is potentially fatal. Some Arkansas hospitals and clinics had received medications from the New England … Read more
Medical malpractice lawsuits were hampered when Arkansas passed a tort reform law in 2003. But in a boon for victims of malpractice, the state Supreme Court has gradually declared many parts of that law unconstitutional. In one recent decision, the Supreme Court overturned the requirement that an expert witness must practice in the same field … Read more
