Ignition interlock devices may reduce fatal car wrecks caused by drunk drivers
A recent study by Johns Hopkins indicates that interlock devices reduce fatal car wrecks caused by drunk drivers The 2017 study focused on states that require ignition interlock devices for first-time drunk driving convictions. The study showed that, in those states, fatal car wrecks caused by drunk drivers went down by 7%. An ignition interlock device... Read More
Car wreck deaths before modern safety devices
Car wreck deaths before design reform Before the mid-60’s, when President Lyndon Johnson signed several bills into law that revolutionized how the auto industry was regulated, car wrecks were far more dangerous. In fact, car wreck deaths have dropped by 80 percent in the last 50 years. Before the 60’s, car wrecks were blamed on... Read More
Make a car wreck claim more effective with pictures
Take plenty of pictures when preparing to make a car wreck claim Pictures can be important evidence of vehicle damage and injuries after a car wreck. Make a car wreck claim more effective by taking pictures of the damage. Take pictures of the damage to the vehicle and of any injuries you may have. Try... Read More
Attorneys Kirk Joyce and Abel Albarran discuss immigration practice and national immigration policy on Univision’s Así Es! Arkansas
Attorneys Kirk Joyce and Abel Albarran were excited for the opportunity to discuss immigration law and policy with Así Es! Arkansas Watch Kirk Joyce and Abel Albarran discuss immigration law and important immigration policy issues such as child separation and deportation: here Kirk Joyce is a general practice attorney in Northwest Arkansas with experience in... Read More
Notice of a medical lien after a car wreck
Why you received a medical lien after a car wreck: It can be frightening to receive a notice of a medical lien after a car wreck. However, in most cases, it’s nothing to be worried about. Hospitals and doctors will often file medical liens while fault and payments for car wreck injuries are being disputed. ... Read More
Bicycle Wrecks and Injury Claims
Bike wrecks in Arkansas It’s a great time of year to get your bicycle out and make use of the Greenway or simply bike the roads in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, riding your bicycle is relatively safe with one study finding an average of only 5 deaths a year resulting from bicycle wrecks in Arkansas. However,... Read More
Proving Negligence in a Car Wreck
After a car wreck, it is important to figure out who was negligent Negligence in a car wreck means: failure to behave in a way that someone of ordinary care would have behaved. Courts frequently look to whether an action was reasonable under the circumstances. There are several ways to prove that the other driver... Read More
Boating Accidents verses car wrecks in Arkansas:
Boating Accidents verses car wrecks in Arkansas The weather is finally starting to get warmer in northwest Arkansas and that means it’s time to get the boats out to Beaver Lake, Tenkiller, or your favorite Fayetteville or Springdale area fishing pond. Before you go out, here are some things you might want to know about... Read More
Car Wrecks Involving Emergency Vehicles
Car Wrecks Involving an Ambulance: The NHTSA reported that, each year, 33 people are killed in car accidents involving ambulances. In about 75 percent of these car wrecks, it was the driver or passenger of the other vehicle who was killed. The same report states that ambulances are involved in about 1,500 car wrecks a... Read More
Some barriers to being fully compensated after a car wreck
How to make sure you are fully compensated for your car wreck damage and personal injuries Making sure that you or your family member is fully compensated can be difficult. This article will cover some of the reasons you might have trouble getting compensated for damage and injuries after a car wreck. You may need... Read More