Unprecedented weather in the South also affected Little Rock and much of Arkansas in mid-February. On February 17th, snow, ice, and cold temps led to multiple accidents, shutting down I-40 east- and westbound for multiple hours. Arkansas State Police reported a 30-mile chain of accidents, starting with a single event at 9 a.m. The chain’s […]
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8-Year-Old Boy Dies in Collision on Clay County Road 406
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 […]
Fatal Crash Involving Two on Calion River Bridge
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.
Who Is Liable In a Truck Accident?
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 passenger vehicle occupants. […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Arkansas?
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 deceased’s estate […]
Most Dangerous Roads, Intersections
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 […]
Factors in Arkansas Semi-Truck Accidents
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 important […]
