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What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a broad term that encompasses various head and neck injuries often caused in car accidents. During a collision, your head may be thrown violently forward or backward, resulting in potential damage to your:

Who is at Fault in a Motorcycle Accident?

When someone brings forward a motorcycle accident case, the state of Arkansas uses a modified comparative fault system to determine who was responsible for the accident, and whether or not the plaintiff can recover damages. Arkansas follows a “50% fault” rule, meaning you cannot recover compensation from the defendant if the court rules that you are 50% or more at fault for the accident.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Even during car accidents that are relatively minor, injuries can still happen. If you have recently been in a car accident, remember that not every injury will be obvious right away. Unlike broken bones and cuts, whiplash and brain injuries can take days or even weeks to become apparent. Always be sure you are thoroughly examined by a medical processional after a car accident to detect early signs of these potentially serious injuries.

A wide range of injuries can occur in a car accident, but some of the most common injuries include:

What if I Have a Pre-Existing Condition When I’m in a Car Accident?

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, the other party’s insurance company (and their lawyers) will do everything in their power to reduce the amount of compensation you are owed. One of the ways they may attempt to do this is by looking through your medical records for pre-existing conditions that might explain away the injuries you received in your accident.

Safe Travel Tips for the Holidays

Travel during the holidays to see family and loved ones is one of the many things that we look forward to during the holidays. Most of these travelers will go by vehicle to see friends and loved ones both close and far. As a result, the roads will be busier than normal around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although Little Rock may see little snow during the winter, we can still get rain, sleet, and sometimes fog. Consequently, the holiday season is one of the most dangerous times to travel.

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