Yes, you can sue if you were doored by a car while riding your motorcycle. The straightforward answer is that in nearly all circumstances, the law holds that the person opening a vehicle door into the path of traffic is the one at fault. This principle forms the foundation of your right to seek compensation...
When an accident involves a left-turning vehicle, the law generally presumes the turning driver is at fault. This is because traffic laws in Arkansas, like in most states, require a driver turning left to yield the right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles. However, this initial presumption isn’t the final word. Insurance companies on both sides will...
When two cars smash together at an intersection, often called a “T-bone” crash, it seems like a no-brainer. One driver blew through a light or stop sign, the other had the green light—end of story, right? Not so fast. Unraveling who’s truly to blame in these chaotic moments, and who pays for the wreckage and...
When more than two cars are involved in a collision, the question of who pays for your injuries isn’t straightforward. The resolution depends almost entirely on identifying the precise sequence of impacts and untangling the actions—or inactions—of every driver involved in the moments before the crash. Determining this chain of events is the most demanding...
A commercial truck tire blowout is rarely a random event; it is most often the final, predictable outcome of a series of failures. When a blowout causes your accident, you need someone knowledgeable to determine not just what happened, but why it was allowed to happen. The process of holding a trucking company accountable is...
Yes, you can still file a lawsuit even if you were lane splitting during your motorcycle accident in Arkansas. While lane splitting is illegal in Arkansas, breaking a traffic law doesn’t automatically make you 100% responsible for the crash or bar you from seeking compensation. Arkansas follows comparative fault laws, meaning liability gets divided based...
The evidence you gather and the steps you take after you get home are how you protect your rights and build a strong foundation for your claim. This is especially true when you’ve been sideswiped while driving, where the details of what happened is so easily disputed. The process is challenging, as insurance companies may...
Riding a motorcycle offers freedom and excitement, but it also comes with risks, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance companies after an accident. While motorcyclists deserve fair treatment, many face biases that lead to lower settlements or outright claim denials. Handling insurance company biases against motorcyclists requires knowing how to protect your rights...
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries and raise many questions about fault. When someone wonders, “Who is at fault in most motorcycle accidents?”, the answer frequently points to other drivers, not motorcyclists. This may surprise some people, but the reasons are rooted in how other drivers behave on the road and how those actions...
More people use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft each year. These services make travel more convenient, especially in growing cities. But with more rideshare vehicles on the road, pedestrian accidents have become more frequent. Let’s explore what are the challenges in pedestrian accidents involving rideshare vehicles, focusing on issues that matter most to victims....
