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On February 2, 2021, four people were injured and one child died during a collision on Clay County Road 406.  Thirty-eight-year-old Ervin Derrell Hill, of Jonesboro, was traveling west on Clay 406 when he lost control and crashed head-on into the vehicle of Mark Johnson, 54, of Rector. Later court documents show that Hill was […]

On January 8th, two vehicles collided on the Calion River Bridge on U.S. Highway 167 in Calion, Arkansas. The collision killed two men: Eric White of West Monroe and William Bradley of Hampton. According to Arkansas State Police, this was a head-on collision. White, 44, was headed north on US-167, driving his 2014 Chevrolet Express. […]

Andy Lunsford, a Ward City City Council Member in White Hall, AR, was killed in a car crash on New Year’s Eve. Rainy road conditions may have influenced the crash, which occurred near exit 7 of Interstate 530 in Pulaski County. As a real estate appraiser, Lunsford was a major part of White Hall’s growth […]

Large-truck crashes that involve passenger vehicles are increasingly common in the United States, and Arkansas is no exception. The number of commercial trucks involved in fatal collisions has increased 42 percent since 2009, according to recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the majority of those killed were passeng

Recognized as a national freight industry leader, Arkansas has an extensive freight transportation system that includes highways, railways, waterways, air cargo, and pipelines. These systems support Arkansas’ freight‐related industries across a number of different sectors, providing connectivity to the rest of the state and the country. Arkansas’ trucking industry

Semi-truck accidents are an unfortunate and relatively frequent occurrence in the Benton and Little Rock thanks in part to Benton’s location along with Interstate 30 and Little Rock’s position amid a network of bypassing interstates and state highways, all of which bear heavy commercial truck traffic. Because Arkansas relies on its freight economy, it’s import

While Arkansas traffic laws can seem confusing, one crucial rule—known as modified comparative fault—can determine whether you get paid after a crash. If your share of fault is 49% or less, you're still eligible to claim damages. At Minton Law Firm, serving Benton, Little Rock, and surrounding areas, we help accident victims navigate this rule […]

A loved one’s wrongful death can leave survivors facing unexpected emotional and financial losses. A successful wrongful death lawsuit can help eligible survivors secure the compensation they need to cope with certain expenses and other damages. Pursuing a wrongful death claim in Arkansas can be complicated, however, because only the representative of the dec

Some intersections and roads seem to be more prone to accidents than others. When roads or highways experience higher traffic or are poorly designed, they may see more fatal crashes and motor vehicle accidents than most. For those who live in the Little Rock area, it’s important to know which intersections and stretches of road […]

As consumers, we want to know that the products we use every day are safe and to trust that these products will not cause us harm when used as directed. Unfortunately, defective products sometimes reach the market and can cause injuries or death to innocent people even when they are used correctly. When an unreasonably […]