A Price on Life
How much is your life worth? In November, Arkansans will have the opportunity to cast a vote that will determine whether an arbitrary price tag is placed on the value of their lives. Issue 1, which will appear on statewide ballots in Arkansas on November 6th, is an amendment which proposes to cap Arkansans’ loss 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
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
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
What Is A Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee is a fee charged by an attorney to a client contingent upon the outcome of the matter. Contingent fees in personal injury and wrongful death cases are allowed in Arkansas if the agreement is in writing and states the method for computing the fee, including the percentage of the fee and how 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
911 Delayed Response by City of Little Rock Covered by THV 11
Ashley Blackstone of THV 11 in Little Rock reported on the tragic story of Jinglei Yi and Le Yang who lost their lives due to a delayed 911 response by the City of Little Rock. McMath Woods continues to represent Dayong Yang, the husband of Jinglei Yi and father of Le Yang. https://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2015/02/23/911-lost-on-the-line/23908195/
Distracted Driving–Texting While Driving
421,000 people were injured by distracted drivers in 2012. 5 seconds is the average amount of time your eyes are off the road typing or reading a text message. Traveling 55 mph, 5 seconds is the time it takes to travel the length of a football field. These statistics were compiled by the federal government. Read More
Online Media Mislead Readers About Jury Awards, Report Says
The Center for Justice & Democracy has published a report claiming that digital media has skewed the public’s perception of civil cases by covering only the most sensational, and sometimes frivolous, outcomes. The center’s executive director said that online media’s short bursts of news with quick headlines “commonly emphasize large monetary awards, which do not Read More