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Understanding the hidden risks for drivers in Northeast Arkansas and beyond  In the wide open stretches of Northeast Arkansas, highways and backroads are constantly lined with a steady stream of commercial trucks hauling goods across the state. However, when a truck accident occurs in a rural area, the consequences are often far worse than those…

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Why Drivers Must Be Held Accountable for Motorcycle Right-of-Way Violations Under Arkansas law, failure to yield the right-of-way to a motorcycle is treated the same as failing to yield to any other vehicle. State traffic codes make it clear: drivers must yield to traffic already in the intersection, including motorcycles. Yet when drivers overlook or…

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PTO Equipment Can Cause Life-Altering Injuries in Arkansas In Arkansas’s agricultural and industrial communities, Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft accidents remain one of the most devastating and under-discussed threats on the job. These rotating shafts are used to transfer mechanical power from tractors to equipment. Developed in the 1920s, they have existed for decades, and so…

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Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a truck accident can turn your world upside down. One moment, you’re going about your day, and the next, you’re facing doctor visits, medical bills, and a long road to recovery. On top of that, dealing with insurance companies and a legal claim can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re…

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Truck accidents in Arkansas are not like car accidents. Due to the weight and size of commercial trucks, these vehicles cause far greater damage in a crash. Plus, seeking compensation through a truck accident claim is much more complicated and often includes multiple parties. That’s why trucking companies and their insurance providers have great incentives…

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Every day, across America, we rely on commercial trucks. Without them, our store shelves wouldn't be stocked with important items from groceries to medical supplies. But when trucking companies and drivers cut corners on safety, these 80,000-pound giants can become deadly threats on the road. As a result, thousands of serious and fatal truck accidents…

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Every day on Arkansas roads, we hear about a serious car accident or tractor-trailer wreck that causes someone's injury or death. But just how bad is it? To put it into perspective, Arkansas ranked fourth in motor vehicle fatality rates across the United States in 2022, according to a study by the Arkansas Center for…

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A series of new federal regulations targeting the trucking industry could be on the horizon for 2025. According to Earl Adams, a former Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), several rule changes focused on automation, braking systems, and speed limits are expected. These changes may have a significant impact on safety,…

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Impaired truck drivers are a leading cause of serious truck accidents, especially those involving tractor-trailers. To tackle this issue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a new program aimed at keeping disqualified CDL/CPL drivers off the road and reducing drug and alcohol violations. According to a report by Yahoo News, “The FMCSA…

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Arkansas tractor-trailer accidents are among the most devastating types of crashes on the road, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities due to the sheer size and weight of large commercial trucks. While drivers are often held accountable for accidents, the trucking companies behind them can also be responsible for the dangerous practices that lead…

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