Posts tagged Accident

• Trucking Accidents and Driver Fatigue

  Frank Bailey | November 26, 2008 6:07 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  When a truck driver gets tired the driver should stop driving. Driver fatigue is a major factor in tractor-trailer accidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation Safety limits the number of hours...

• Basic Information About Brain Injury

  Frank Bailey | July 13, 2008 3:22 PM | 1 CommentBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  According to the Brain Injury Association of America, there are approximately 5.3 million U. S. citizens with a disabling brain injury. The costs totaled $60 billion in 2000. Every 23 seconds a...

• Tractor-trailer Rig Causes Death

  Frank Bailey | July 01, 2008 2:37 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  Not a day passes we don’t hear of an innocent person killed by someone’s negligence. Just yesterday a Harrison woman was killed when the rear axle of a tractor-trailer came off, crossed the center...

• Pre-Suit Investigation in 18-Wheeler Trucking Cases

  Sach Oliver | April 05, 2008 8:13 AM | 1 CommentBentonville , AR Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
  

  After a catastrophic wreck involving an 18 wheeler it is crucial the family contact an experienced attorney immediately. An immediate and thorough investigation after the accident can make a huge...

• Early Treatment for Whiplash Injuries Improves Results

  Sach Oliver | April 02, 2008 10:02 AM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  After someone has been in a car accident, the chances are high they suffered a hyperextension/ hyperflexion injury or more commonly known as whiplash. Studies have shown the sooner the person seeks...

• Closed Head Injuries More Common than You Think

  Drew Dixon | March 05, 2008 4:53 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Open head injuries can be easily identified, but what happens if you have a closed head injury? Closed head injuries occur when there is trauma to the brain that does not result in a skull fracture. Because the injury does not cause a skull fracture, a closed head injury may go unnoticed and untreated for several days. Closed head injuries commonly occur during a car accident. During a wreck...

• Helpful Tips on Motorcycle Safety

  Drew Dixon | February 27, 2008 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Motorcycle dealers have seen a dramatic increase in the number of new motorcycle sales. With oil prices nearing $100 per barrel new unit sales of motorcycles have increased 24 percent since the last decade. In fact, new motorcycle sales annually top 1 million units. Unfortunately, with the increase in sales comes an increase in the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities. According to...

• Tornado Bus Driver Likely Under the Influence

  Drew Dixon | January 07, 2008 12:21 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The investigation, into the November 25th, 2007, bus crash that left four dead, has lead authorities to believe that Tornado Bus Co. Inc. driver Felix Badillo Tapia was under the influence of amphetamines at the time of the accident. While it is unclear whether or not the amphetamines were prescription, police believe Tapia had acquired the amphetamines in Mexico. In addition to having found...

• Car Accident and Curvy Roads in Arkansas

  Drew Dixon | January 02, 2008 4:52 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  There is a reason Arkansas adopted the state motto "The Natural State." Arkansas roads traverse hills and mountains which provide travelers opportunities to enjoy scenic views while driving to their destinations. However, with these hills and mountains come curvy roads that require drivers to pay particular attention to safety for themselves and others. Recently a Harrison man was killed and...

• Tornado Bus Accident is Truly a Bad Storm for Victims

  Sach Oliver | December 28, 2007 11:53 AM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The U.S. Department of Transportation found that the Tornado Bus Driver driving in the November 25th accident on I-40 near Forest City had been driving too many hours. Too many hours means the Tornado Bus Company disregarded the passengers' safety. Too many hours means Tornado Bus Company is responsible for four deaths from the accident. Companies like the Tornado Bus Company should be held...