Four McMath Woods Partners Chosen By Peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for 2016
Four McMath Woods P.A. partners were selected for inclusion by their peers in the Best Lawyers in America in 2016. Bruce McMath was selected for inclusion in the category of Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs. Bruce has been selected since 1995-96. Will Bond was also selected for inclusion in the category of Personal Injury Litigation for Read More
18 Wheeler Wrecks and Regulations
We have blogged before about the challenges of handling a wreck involving an 18 wheeler. If you are involved in a serious wreck with an 18 Wheeler, be aware that it is very likely they will have experts, including accident reconstructionists, on the scene within hours. You should not delay in seeking help. You need Read More
Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer, Lost Chance of Survival Doctrine
Lost Chance of Survival We take many calls concerning medical negligence cases, and we frequently get inquiries from people who claim their doctor delayed in diagnosing their cancer. These cases can be difficult to evaluate for the following reasons: 1) Proximate Cause – did the delay cause any damage? 2) Burden of Proof – is Read More
Should A Pressure Ulcer Develop on a Patient in a Hospital?
In almost all instances, pressure ulcers (sometimes referred to as bedsores or decubitus ulcers or pressure injuries) should NOT develop on a patient in a hospital. Many patients who lose mobility due to coma or stroke or medication, no matter their age, can be at risk of a pressure injury on their bony prominences, such Read More
Medical Errors are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
US News and World Report has published an article this morning that summarizes a study done by doctors from John Hopkins University School of Medicine. The study found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death for Americans behind only heart disease and cancer. The study estimates 251,454 deaths result each year from Read More
Traffic Law–When to use a child safety seat
For many parents it is difficult to determine when your child can be restrained with a normal seatbelt. A good starting point is Arkansas Law. Children who are less than 6 years of age and who weigh less than 60 pounds must be restrained in a child passenger safety seat properly secured to your vehicle Read More
Holiday Travel–Remember No Texting While Driving
It is against the law in Arkansas to text and drive. Act 247 of 2009, Called Paul’s Law now in statute at Ark. Code Ann. Sec. 27-51-1504, makes texting and driving illegal. We all know how distracting and dangerous texting and driving is so please keep your eyes off your phone and on the road Read More
Traffic Deaths on the Rise in Arkansas
Traffic related deaths are on the rise in Arkansas and nationally. It is shaping up to be the deadliest year on our roads since 2007. Arkansas has had 240 traffic related deaths for the first six months of this year. For the same period in 2014, there were only 211 deaths. Traffic fatalities are up Read More
Warmer Weather and Boating Safety
With our wonderful lakes and rivers in Arkansas, the warmer weather brings out the boats and other water toys. As you begin to prepare your boats for the water, remember that Arkansas law requires insurance. Also, Arkansas law provides in many instances for liability on the boat owner no matter who is driving. All boat Read More
Property Damage Payments in Car Wrecks
Besides physical injury, one of the initial “headaches” after a car wreck is dealing with the damage to your vehicle. We get a ton of questions about property damage claims, particularly when our client’s car or truck is totaled. Ark. Code Annotated Sec. 23-89-211 governs total loss settlements. You are entitled to the fair market Read More