September 30, 2024
How to Find, Access, and Use Surveillance Camera Footage to Win Your Car Accident Case in Fort Smith
One of the most compelling pieces of evidence in the aftermath of a car wreck and filing a personal injury claim is visual evidence. Nothing…
September 23, 2024
Arkansas Legislators Pave the Way for Autonomous Truck Platooning
Arkansas recently passed a bill allowing autonomous vehicles to operate in the state. In doing so, Arkansas became the 30th US state to allow autonomous…
September 16, 2024
Hit and Run Accidents
Hit and Run accidents often result in serious, if not fatal, injuries. While police departments use significant resources to identify the negligent party, these types…
September 9, 2024
New Breakthrough Research in TBI Repair
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are far too common to ignore and very difficult to treat and live with later in the healing stages. However, there…
September 3, 2024
5 Myths and Facts About Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Arkansas
Workers’ compensation helps those who are injured on the job in Arkansas. Yet, for many employees, workers’ compensation can be confusing. Here are five common…
August 26, 2024
Record-High Temps in Arkansas: How to Protect Yourself from Heat Illness
Summer 2024 has brought record-high temperatures to many parts of the United States, including Arkansas. For those who work or play outdoors in summer, heat-related…
August 23, 2024
School is Back In Session: Staying Safe on Arkansas Roads
Every school day, about 350,000 Arkansas students travel to school via school bus. Thousands more walk, ride their bicycles or receive transportation from their families….
August 20, 2024
Arkansas, Other States Remind Drivers to Secure Their Loads on the Road
Every year in the United States, drivers and others on the road are injured when a vehicle fails to secure a load in transport. Items…
July 15, 2024
Think Before You Post: Social Media Pitfalls in Personal Injury Claims
In today’s digital world, it is hard to imagine our lives without social media. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook allow us to share photos,…
July 8, 2024
Workers’ Compensation Does Not Pay for Pain and Suffering
While workers’ compensation does cover a lot of things, it does not pay an injured worker for pain and suffering. It is not designed to…
May 30, 2024
Skin vs. Asphalt: The Brutal Truth About Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycles are extremely popular for many reasons, including the thrill of riding in the open air, using less gas, agility in heavy traffic, and being…
May 20, 2024
I-630 Truck Accident Underscores the Importance of Proper Maintenance
A March 2024 crash on Interstate 630 in Little Rock recently resulted in one person requiring ambulance transport to a nearby hospital. The crash occurred…
May 14, 2024
Jackson County Accident Illustrates the Dangers Scooter Riders Face
A Newport resident suffered fatal injuries in February 2024 when a driver rear-ended him as he rode his scooter on a highway in Jackson County,…
December 8, 2023
Why Understanding Your Car Insurance Policy Before an Accident is Crucial
Driving on the open roads of Arkansas can be a truly liberating experience as well as a daily necessity. However, along with the freedom of…
November 28, 2023
Arkansas Department of Public Safety Recent Report Reveals Common Causes of Death in Car Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of fatalities in the United States for people aged 1-54. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that…
June 27, 2023
What to Do After a Rental Car Accident in Arkansas
Getting in a car accident is distressing enough, but what happens if the crash occurs when you are driving a rental car? If you were…
June 20, 2023
Arkansas Wrong-Way Driving Results in Major Injuries
Driving the wrong way on an interstate usually results in catastrophic injuries. Rate of Fatal Arkansas Car Accidents Most recent statistics from the National Highway…
October 4, 2022
The Workers’ Compensation Going and Coming Rule in Arkansas
This area of workers’ compensation law in Arkansas can be confusing, depending on the circumstances of an accident involving a worker going to and coming…
September 29, 2022
The Basics of Arkansas Workers’ Compensation
Most Arkansas workers understand that their employer provides workers’ compensation benefits if they sustain injuries during a work shift. If serious injuries occur after a…
September 27, 2022
What’s New at the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission
Most Arkansas workers who are cut, burned, scraped, or tore a piece of a body part while at work are aware of the Arkansas Workers’…
June 16, 2022
Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. Successfully Advocates on Behalf of Frontline Healthcare Workers
Frontline healthcare workers always have a complex—and critically important—job. However, after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the critical roles frontline healthcare workers have in…