According to United States Department of Transportation (DOT) data, car crashes are one of the leading causes of death among children under 13.

Following car seat laws in Arkansas is a simple yet important step toward reducing traffic deaths.

One out of four children who die unintentional deaths do so in motor vehicle collisions. But we have the power to save thousands of lives a year. The use of a car seat can reduce risk of injury for young children by 71–82%, and proper seat belt usage cuts the risk of death or serious injury in half for older children and adults.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Little Rock, Pulaski County, or the surrounding area, you may already have a sense of what you’re up against. With mounting medical bills, missed paychecks, and insurance adjusters constantly questioning your version of events, securing the compensation you are owed can feel like an uphill battle.

At McMath Woods P.A., we partner with our injury clients to collect and evaluate as much evidence as possible. One of the most critical pieces of evidence in any car accident claim is the police accident report. Let’s take a more in-depth look at how to get a police accident report in Arkansas, the information it contains, and when you are obligated to call the police to the scene of an auto accident.

It’s official!

You may remember back in November when our law firm announced some exciting news: An unheard-of six attorneys from McMath Woods P.A. had been selected for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®️.

The announcement of our law firm’s accomplishment has officially been made public (take a peek at McMath Woods P.A.’s new write-up in U.S. News & World Report), and we couldn’t help but share the news again!

The use of hip replacements has grown in popularity in recent years in the United States. Conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, and other debilitating musculoskeletal conditions that used to sideline individuals now allow them to retain their mobility and not experience pain or discomfort when resting, thanks in large part to the widespread use of hip replacement implants.

However many benefits that have come with the increasing use of these implants, there have also been some setbacks in terms of recalls of them. One of the latest recalls centers around the Exactech hip replacements. Read on where we’ll share what you need to know about the Exactech hip replacement recall.

Test yourself on how many of the following Arkansas motorcycle laws you already know. Like many things in life, when it comes to highway safety, knowledge is power. Equip yourself with the resources you need to be the safest rider you can be.

For most people in Arkansas, the days of seeing their regular doctor in a small, physician-run office are long gone. Now, when we seek medical care, we are frequently sitting in the waiting room of a larger, corporate-run healthcare system.

While there are purported benefits to the consolidation of the medical and healthcare system in the United States, the transition to a system largely run with profits in mind has not been without its downsides.

Six McMath Wood P.A. lawyers, including Carter C. Stein, Sarah C. Jewell, James Bruce McMath, Neil Chamberlin, Will Bond, and Samuel E. Ledbetter, were recently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®️ in the 29th edition of the publication. Mr. Bond and Mr. Ledbetter were additionally recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective handling of Little Rock personal injury and environmental law cases.

First published in 1983, attorneys named in The Best Lawyers in America®️ publication are peer-nominated before being added to a ballot for voting by fellow attorneys. The publication requests that the candidates’ peers rank the nominee from 1 to 5 based on their knowledge of the candidate’s handling of various practical legal scenarios. There’s also a section on the ballot in which respondents can self-report any additional information they deem pertinent to the appropriateness of a prospective attorney nominee’s mention in this publication.

McMath Woods P.A. is honored to announce that Sidney S. McMath, founding partner of our law firm and former governor of Arkansas, was inducted into the 2022 inaugural class of the Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame. We are pleased to see the exemplary contributions Governor McMath made to the legal field recognized alongside those of Philip S. Anderson, Senator David Hampton Pryor, Secretary Rodney E. Slater, Justice Annabelle Tuck, Judge Richard S. Arnold, Scipio Africanus Jones, and the Little Rock Nine. Governor McMath is among three individuals who were honored posthumously.

A ceremony was held by the Arkansas Bar Association at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 15, 2022. The purpose of the ceremony was to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to society, the law, legal education, and the administration of justice.

Becoming involved in a vehicle accident is stressful, whether you are fully or partially at fault for it or didn’t contribute to its occurrence at all. 

Arkansas law affords you the right to seek compensation for your injuries and other accident-related damages by filing a claim with the at-fault motorist’s insurer so long as you are deemed to be less than 50% liable for its occurrence. 

However, not all drivers who are at fault for a crash survive it. What options do you have for seeking compensation for your damages in situations like these?

Wrong-way accidents are relatively rare compared to other types of accidents—like rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, or blind spot accidents. Wrong-way collisions are estimated to comprise roughly 1% of motor vehicle fatalities—about 300-400 deaths a year.

When a wrong-way accident does occur, the outcome is usually quite severe. A wrong-way collision is typically a head-on collision or a high-speed sideswipe. This involves two vehicles driving directly toward one another prior to impact. The force of collision often leaves drivers and passengers with catastrophic injuries. Many wrong-way accidents are fatal to vehicle occupants, especially those in the front seat.