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No one leaves home in the morning expecting to sustain a fall injury. A particularly bad slip-and-fall accident can be stressful and potentially life-altering. Slip-and-fall accidents are often the result of negligence on the part of a property owner or manager. In such cases, you may be able to pursue restitution for your pain and suffering […]

Car accident lawyers work hard to help accident victims file personal injury claims to work for financial recovery. After a collision, you might be dealing with serious injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages, but experienced car accident lawyers can guide you through these challenges. A personal injury lawyer can help you communicate with the insurance comp

Thousands of Arkansans are injured each year as a direct result of someone else’s actions, whether negligent or intentional. When this happens, the law offers victims and their families compensation for losses caused by the incident.  What happens if the injuries are fatal? Is wrongful death a personal injury? When someone’s actions result in deat

Wrongful death benefits can be given to someone who suffered financially due to the deceased person’s death. This usually means the decedent’s surviving family members, although it could include others. The victim of an accident or injury would usually file a personal injury lawsuit on his or her own behalf and collect any damages awarded. […]

Are you worried about losing a car accident lawsuit? Whether you are the victim or accused party involved in the car accident lawsuit, your goal is to receive a positive outcome, which cannot always be guaranteed. Losing a case is different for the plaintiff and the defendant. It’s crucial for you to know what will […]

Few things in life are as painful as unexpectedly losing a family member. When his or her death was preventable, it can be all the more devastating.  If your loved one died due to the negligence or wrongful act of someone else, you have the right to bring a legal case against the responsible party. […]

Serious car accidents tend to take you by surprise. If you sustained serious injuries in the incident, you are likely suffering physically and reeling emotionally. As you try to pick up the pieces, how long you have to file an injury claim may be the last thing on your mind. When you or a loved […]

There is no legal requirement in Arkansas to seek medical treatment after a car accident. If you feel okay after a collision, it’s easy to get busy with other things and put off seeing the doctor. However, if you leave it too long, you could have a hard time proving your injuries were caused by […]

No matter how it occurs, the death of someone you know can be heartbreaking. Our hearts at Minton Law Firm go out to anyone experiencing such a loss. We offer our support by providing helpful information for grieving family members. One question that often arises concerns accidental versus wrongful death is: How do they differ? […]

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a wrongful death settlement is not generally classified as taxable income. IRS Rule 1.104-1 shows that compensatory damages are not considered part of gross income, as they are received for physical injuries or physical sickness. This includes damages paid for pain and suffering that resulted from the physical in