McMath Woods Attorney Argues 911 Death Case Before Arkansas Supreme Court
Yesterday, McMath Woods attorney Carter Stein participated in oral argument before the Arkansas Supreme Court on behalf of Dayong Yang, as special administrator of the estate of Le Yang, deceased. Mr. Yang sued the City of Little Rock and MEMS for the drowning death of his son following a delayed 911 response and water rescue. Read More
In Honor Of The Last Day Of Summer . . .
. . . we wanted to run our “Make Summer Great Again” ad one more time. Hope everyone had a great summer. Here’s to a great autumn.
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
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
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!