Commercial vehicle accidents are on the rise. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there was a 2% increase from 2015 to 2016 in the number of fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses. Approximately 4,440 large vehicles used to transport goods, services, or people were in accidents in 2016.

The results are often devastating. Physical injuries, financial burdens, and fatalities affect thousands of families.

It’s important to be aware of how often commercial drivers cause accidents. This awareness can encourage the further pursuit of knowledge as to why these collisions happen and what can be done about stopping them.

Let’s take a look at the number of annual tractor-trailer accidents in Arkansas.

Plenty of individuals and families fly for business trips or vacations because it’s faster than traveling on land. But when an aircraft experiences issues, the chances for getting seriously hurt are increased. If you’ve been injured in a plane accident, you may be eligible for compensation.

The extreme nature of aircraft injuries have the potential to be catastrophic, meaning that the injury will have permanent effects. Care for these kinds of injuries typically require intense care and some form of continuing treatment. The recovery process can be costly, and it’s not fair for someone who was wrongfully injured to be worrying about how they’re going to afford their medical bills when the accident wasn’t their fault. McMath Woods, P.A. will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Large commercial trucks are a common sight on highways. When they’re involved in accidents, the consequences can be severe. There’s a significant difference between a fender bender with a car and a high-speed accident with a big rig. Individuals who have been wrongfully injured in a truck accident may suffer from major, catastrophic injuries that will require intensive medical treatment and could prevent them from working for a long time.

At these times, filing a lawsuit against the negligent party or parties could be in the victim’s favor. All personal injury lawsuits are governed by strict timelines, known as statutes of limitations, that depict when a claim can be filed. Here’s everything you need to know about Little Rock statutes of limitations in a truck wreck lawsuit:

On Sunday, February 24th, the attorneys of McMath Woods P.A. will serve as a community sponsor of the 38^th annual Little Rock Soup Sunday benefitting Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families (AACF).

Approximately 2000 soup lovers will gather at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock from 4-7 p.m. to taste an abundance of delicious soups, breads and desserts from Central Arkansas’ favorite restaurants. Ciao Baci chef, Jeff Owen, will be honored as the event’s featured chef and serve up a uniquely crafted soup for event patrons and sponsors in the Patron Room.

Proceeds of Soup Sunday benefit AACF’s work to ensure that all children have the resources and opportunities they need to lead healthy, productive lives and to reach their full potential. AACF was founded over 40 years ago and continues to effectively make an impact with their efforts to advocate for Arkansas’ most vulnerable children through systematic reforms related to quality of life issues and support of the state’s foster system and other state programs.

Unexpectedly losing a loved one completely turns a family’s life upside down. The deceased’s loved ones suddenly have to plan a funeral and burial, grieve their loss, and adjust to a new way of life. These matters are often worse when their loved one died because of an individual’s or company’s negligence. In these cases, it may be some small comfort to bring the responsible party to justice.

Here are a few reasons why filing a lawsuit may be in your family’s best interests:

McMath Woods partner, John Coulter, has joined a network of nearly 800 attorneys across the country who are partnering with the TIME’s UP Legal Defense Fund to provide legal assistance to women who experience sexual misconduct including assault, harassment, abuse and related retaliation in the workplace. The TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, housed by the National Women’s Law Center – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides legal resources and financial support in select workplace sexual harassment and sexual harassment-related retaliation matters.

In the United States, nearly 30 million children and teens, ages five to 14, participate in organized sports or other recreational activities. With so many young people playing sports, it’s no surprise injuries happen; however, it may come as a surprise to know that more than 3.5 million children are injured every year in sports. While contact sports, like football, are inherently more dangerous,
Let’s take a look at some statistics from John Hopkins Medicine, regarding sports injuries and children:

LITTLE ROCK, AR, January 16, 2019 – McMath Woods P.A. is pleased to announce that Sarah C. Jewell has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Sarah will continue her personal injury practice in Fayetteville, where McMath Woods P.A. will open an office in 2019. Sarah’s injury and wrongful death practice, including her experience in car crashes and premises liability, will complement the firm’s core litigation practice and ethical pursuit of justice for individuals.

“We’re proud to report that McMath Woods P.A. is expanding, and we stand committed to the people of our state. With the addition of Sarah in a Fayetteville office, we can serve the Northwest portion of our state like we have in Central Arkansas for 66 years. Sarah’s leadership, drive and passion are a natural fit with the principles that have guided this firm from the beginning. We’re glad to have Sarah on board,” says Carter C. Stein, managing partner of McMath Woods P.A.

Prior to joining McMath Woods P.A. in 2019, Sarah was formerly an associate attorney at Hare Wynn and Daniels Law Firm. Sarah obtained her J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Arkansas and M.A. in English from Texas Christian University.

After the initial shock of your accident wears off, it’s likely you’ll find yourself dealing with unexpected and overwhelming medical expenses and a frustrating recovery process. The ordeal can become even harder to manage in the event you need to take time off work. Fortunately, our legal system gives personal injury victims the right to seek compensation for what they’ve been through.

Once you file your personal injury claim, you’ll want to do whatever it takes to maximize your potential compensation, because that compensation will be a crucial part of your recovery process. There are a variety of factors that have the potential to influence your settlement or claim amount. This is especially true if you believe your accident resulted from someone else’s negligence. At McMath Woods P.A., our personal injury lawyers are prepared to help your claim succeed.

At McMath Woods P.A., we take immense pride in our legal work as well as the aid we are able to provide to our local Little Rock and Arkansas communities. After announcing our team’s 2018 Super Lawyers honorees, we’re also proud to announce that our legal team is comprised of six attorneys that were named among the “Best Lawyers in America”. They are part of the 25th edition of the Best Lawyers list, a list of the most proven and recommended lawyers in the United States.