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Distraction Causes Destruction
More than 3,000 distracted drivers crash and die every year. Forget the phone and mind the road. One Text or Call Could Wreck It All.
McMath Woods Receives Key to Safety Town
Last month, McMath Woods received the key to Safety Town from Mayor Wendy Saer. Safety Town educates five and six year old children on a variety of safety topics – pedestrians, car passenger, bicycle, school bus, calling 911, and many more. To learn more about Safety Town, please click the following link: https://www.centralarksafetytown.com/ McMath Woods is a proud 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
#JustDrive
Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its #JustDrive campaign to emphasize the true dangers of distracted driving. Part of the campaign involves Twitter shaming drivers who brag about texting while driving. You can follow the NHTSA Twitter feed through its website: https://www.distraction.gov/. Also, I found the following video very powerful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe80QHz9ITY. The tagline Read More
Have You Experienced A Delay When Calling Little Rock 911?
A couple weeks ago, my family and I saw a local news story about the successful water rescue of a family in Kanis Park by the Little Rock Fire Department. As the news story ended, my five year old son said “when you call 911, they come real fast.” I felt horribly conflicted. On the Read More
McMath Woods Is A Proud Sponsor Of Junior Deputy Baseball
McMath Woods is proud to sponsor two baseball teams this spring at Junior Deputy Babe Ruth Baseball in Little Rock – the Minor 7 Cardinals and the Rookie 5 Brewers. Good luck to the Cardinals, Brewers, and the more than 900 baseball players participating at Junior Deputy this season. Play ball!
Can I Make A Claim For Future Medical Expenses?
Under Arkansas law, an injured person can recover “[t]he reasonable expense of any necessary medical care, treatment and services received . . . and the present value of such expense reasonably certain to be required in the future.” AMI 2204. This means if an injured person has received $100 in medical treatment, then they can Read More