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.

According to national and state employment laws, it’s an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment for their employees. No one expects to get injured at work; however, accidents happen when employers neglect their responsibilities.

In 2016, there were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by employees. While many of these conditions were recoverable, some individuals were not so lucky. Regardless of the severity, if you’ve been injured at work you deserve compensation to manage your medical expenses and lost wages, and your employer should be held accountable for their negligence.

When you need a lawyer, you may be wondering how you’re supposed to find the right one who will give your case the attention it needs. With the right attorney, you’ll know that a professional is fighting for your rights and doing everything possible to get you the compensation you deserve. A Little Rock personal injury lawyer from McMath Woods P.A. can help you with your case and will fight to get you a favorable settlement. We understand how nerve-wracking these situations can be and will be at your side every step of the way.

In addition to the being selected as 2018 Super Lawyers Honorees, we are proud to announce our very own Sam Ledbetter and John Coulter have been named on the Super Lawyers Top 50 Lawyers list in Arkansas.

Sam has been recognized as a Top Rated Environmental Litigation Attorney in Little Rock, and John has been recognized as a Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Little Rock. Sam was first recognized as a super lawyer in 2006 and has continued to receive the honor every year since 2008. John was selected for the honor from 2009 to 2010 and from 2013 to the present.

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 you 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.

It’s the time of year for enjoying family, friends, eating good food, and exchanging gifts. There’s so much fun to be had, but you may not know everything that’s happening in Little Rock. McMath Woods P.A. doesn’t want you to miss anything happening in the holiday season. Take a look at what’s going on in Little Rock.