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Jul
Who’s at Fault for Injuries Caused by a Broken Sidewalk?
Slip and falls can cause serious injuries if you fall a certain way, and they can happen anywhere. You could be walking on a sidewalk and not notice a crack before it's too late, and trip and fall on the uneven pavement. Even though most of the time, you probably can get ba...
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Jul
Announcing the Winner of the McMath Woods P.A. Fall 2020 Scholarship
We're proud to continue the McMath Woods P. A. ’s annual scholarship campaign aimed to help first-year undergraduate and graduate students. We were humbled by the amount of responses and applications we received. The quality of the essays was outstanding. We’ve ch...
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Jul
What Is the Rescue Doctrine and How Can It Affect a Legal Claim?
When another person is in life-compromising danger, it's human nature to want to help them in any way you can. The situation can quickly turn to not only being dangerous for the person you’re trying to save, but for you as well. Thankfully, if you’re injured whi...
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Jul
Unexpected Reasons Why Car Accidents Happen
While you may be familiar with the common causes of car accidents, like speeding or texting while driving, there are some more obscure reasons that you may haven't thought about. Regardless of the reason why an accident happened, the results of the accident can be devastati...
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Jul
Arkansas Traffic Fatalities Show Large Increase in June 2020
Even though the state has taken measures to keep people safe from COVID-19 by limiting time spent around others and crowded spaces, which has decreased the traffic volume on the roads, Arkansas' traffic fatalities have largely increased in June 2020. In fact, the traffic fa...
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Jul
What Types of Safety Regulations Do Amusement Parks Have to Follow?
Many people enjoy visiting amusement parks to ride the attractions, enjoy the food, and take advantage of the summer months. When you go to an amusement park, sustaining an injury may be the last thing on your mind. However, it is possible for a negligent amusement park to have a...
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Jul
COVID-19 Legal Immunities Shield Nursing Homes From Accountability
Given the congregate nature of nursing homes and the fact that many residents have underlying medical conditions that result in compromised immune systems, long-term care facility populations are at a high risk of being affected by viruses like COVID-19. This is why strong infect...
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Jul
Why Are the Chemicals Found in Zantac So Dangerous?
About 15 million people experience heartburn daily, which is a burning pain in their chest or throat from indigestion, according to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Many of those people turn to medication, both prescription and over-the-counter, to relieve their di...
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Jul
Reports of Drivers Speeding Skyrocket During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since March, there's been far fewer people on roads and highways because most states have issued stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While Arkansas has not received state-wide stay-at-home orders because of its low population density, the state’s schools...
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Jul
For-Profit Nursing Homes Struggling to Care for COVID-19 Patients
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the country, nursing homes are among the hardest hit. Even the most prepared facilities have struggled to mitigate the spread once the virus is inside. According to the New York Times, for-profit nursing homes seem to be stru...
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Jul
How to Properly Fit a Child’s Bike Helmet to Prevent Head Injuries
Children want to have fun no matter how dangerous the activity might be. As a parent, you want them to be as safe as possible. When it comes to riding a bike, the way for you and your child to have the best of both worlds is to have them wear a helmet. In order for them to be rea...
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Jul
How Often Do Tractor Accidents Happen?
Farming is hard, essential work, and in Arkansas, it's one of our leading industries. On top of that, it’s also tiring. According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, farming and agriculture are in the top five most dangerous occupations, and the far...
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