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Ever hear of the “Idaho Stop” law? If you’re a resident of Arkansas, you should become familiar with it. We’re the second state in the United States to legalize it. The law – which got its name by being first implemented in Idaho – was first passed in 1982 and has since proven to be...

You change your vehicle’s oil diligently. You make sure your tires are inflated properly and your wheels are aligned. You had that squeak checked with your trusted mechanic. Arkansas drivers should routinely check their vehicles for these kinds of concerns and stay on top of vehicle recalls. These practices can help drivers avoid preventable accidents....

Regular warnings to motorists about the dangers of handling a phone while driving doesn’t seem to have discouraged them, according to the latest research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the 2018 survey, cell phone use while driving is up 57 percent. A 2018 national survey by the AAA Foundation for...

You’ve been involved in a wheel runoff accident. Well, freakish accidents happen, right? Mechanical failure is beyond anyone’s control, almost like an act of nature, right? Not always.  According to CrashForensics.com, wheel runoff accidents “are primarily caused by the improper installation of a wheel that causes it to be loose or become loose.”   Whether it’s a...

The laws of physics are very strict – and in place. One says that a moving object will continue in motion until stopped. This holds true for car crashes. When traveling at 65 miles an hour, your body is moving at the same speed as the vehicle. When the car crashes into another solid object, such...

Being injured in an auto accident in Arkansas can be a frustrating and sometimes life-changing ordeal. Like many crash victims, you may be under the impression that filing a claim and obtaining compensation for your losses is simple.   Unfortunately, many injured motorists have their claims denied because there is simply not enough available evidence to prove that...

Large commercial trucks are an important part of the Arkansas economy. And in an effort to meet often unrealistic company expectations, many truck drivers exceed the speed limit.   Speeding can be dangerous in any type of vehicle. However, large commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. And when an accident occurs involving one, it can likely result in fatal...

The statistics regarding older drivers are eye-opening. Among them, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety:  More than 200,000 drivers 65 and older were injured in a crash in 2016.  More than 3,500 drivers were killed.  Seniors outlive their ability to drive safely by an average of seven to 10 years.  Having The Conversation...

Excess speed is identified as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal auto accidents, both nationally and in Arkansas. That's the reason law enforcement agencies throughout the state are seeking to crack down on speed-related traffic offenses according to Hot Springs Village Voice. The move is particularly timely in light of a legislative...

Arkansas has the unfavorable distinction of being one of the most dangerous states for drivers. Intersections in Arkansas pose unique risks as motorists converge in one place and travel in different directions. Add vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists to the mix, and you have a situation rife with major risk. Lack of Driver...