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May

One Man Killed in Arkansas Motorcycle Accident

May 13, 2013

A 65-year-old man was killed as the result of an Arkansas Motorcycle Accident earlier this month. Reports indicate the crash happened on Wednesday, May 1^st, at around 9:20 a.m. along State Highway 5, just outside the town of Mountain View, Arkansas.

According to an article released by Ozarks First, the victim was driving southbound along the highway when he was unable to keep control while taking a curve in the road. The bike careened off the highway and collided with an embankment.

Paramedics rushed the victim to a local trauma center. However, he died shortly after arrival.

The incident has left many motorcyclists wondering what they can do to help prevent being the victim of similar crash. Experts say the best way to achieve this goal is by taking one of the many rider safety courses offered throughout the state.

Data shows that a lack of rider experience is a contributing factor in a majority of accidents. Programs provided by groups like Arkansas Motorcycle Safety or Arkansas Safe Rider are designed to give riders the essential skills they need to safely operate a motorized bike. Training includes lessons in how to negotiate curves.

The law firm of Rainwater, Holt & Sexton and their team of Little Rock Personal Injury Attorneys encourage all motorcyclists, regardless of their experience level, to consider taking a rider safety course before taking a bike on the road.

Apr

Victim of Hit-And-Run Little Rock Motorcycle Accident Testifies in Court

April 29, 2013

The 28-year-old man who was seriously injured as the result of a hit-and-run Little Rock Motorcycle Accident recently testified against the man accused of causing the collision during a pre-trial hearing in Pulaski County court.

A story from THV 11 News indicates that the crash happened last September along I-40 in North Little Rock. The victim was riding his motorcycle along the highway when a vehicle suddenly struck him. The driver responsible for the crash fled the scene before offering assistance to the injured motorcyclist.

The victim lay in a ditch along the highway for several hours until he was found and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist was in a coma for several weeks.

Meanwhile, police apprehended the driver responsible for the crash. They were able to determine that the driver was heavily intoxicated at the time of the crash and charged him in connection with the incident.

The driver pleaded not guilty, and a trial is scheduled to begin tomorrow.

Accidents that result in severe injuries leave many victims wondering who is responsible for the associated costs. The Arkansas Personal Injury Attorneys with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton explain that, depending on the circumstances of a crash, an injured victim may be able to hold the driver who caused an accident responsible for the costs through civil litigation.

Apr

Arkansas Motorcycle Accident Claims Man’s Life

April 15, 2013

A 22-year-old Forrest City man died last week as the result of an Arkansas Motorcycle Accident. Reports indicate the crash happened at around 11:30 a.m. that Monday morning along Washington Street, near Barrowhill Road in St. Francis County.

According to an article released by ABC 8 News, the victim was operating a Honda motorcycle along Washington Street at the time of the accident. Just north of Barrowhill Road though, the 58-year-old driver of a Dodge pickup truck, from Marianna, pulled out in front of the motorcyclist. The victim did not have time to stop his machine and the two vehicles collided.

The impact of the collision threw the victim from the motorcycle. Rescue crews were called to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, but he died shortly after arrival.

Studies have shown that a large majority of motorcycle accidents occur when drivers of motor vehicles pull out in front of motorcycles. The most typical reason the error happens is because the driver of the car or truck simply did not see the motorcycle or its rider.

The Little Rock Personal Injury Attorneys with the law firm of Rainwater, Holt & Sexton say it is every motorist’s responsibility to share the road at all times with others. This means being extra vigilant for motorcycles as the weather begins to warm and a larger volume of motorcyclists are on the road.

Aug

Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Aug. 20, 2012

A 25-year-old Ashdown, Arkansas, man has been placed under arrest more than two months after causing a fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Miller County. KSLA 12 News reports the incident took place on June 7 at around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of CR 15 and CR 256, just south of Highway 82.

Upon turning himself into the Arkansas State Police, the man told officers that his SUV collided the motorcycle as he attempted to turn into a driveway. The man then stated he left the scene of the accident, telling others that he had hit a deer.

A 25-year-old female passenger went inside the residence near the crash site and failed to report the accident to local authorities. The 56-year-old motorcyclist from Texarkana died as a result of injuries he sustained in the accident.

The man responsible for causing the Arkansas motorcycle accident is currently being held on a charge of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Investigators say other charges against the man could be filed pending the outcome of a full examination of the incident.

The Arkansas Personal Injury Lawyers with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton understand how devastating losing a loved one in an accident can be, and they would like to send their deepest condolences to the family of the motorcyclist who died.

Apr

Florida Motorcycle Crash Leaves Arkansas Police Chief In Critical Condition

April 30, 2012

According to the Hurt study, a motorcycle accident report, three-fourths of all motorcycle crashes involve a collision with another vehicle. Also, failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents.

One such accident this past weekend in the Florida panhandle left an Arkansas police chief fighting for his life. According to FOX 16 News, the crash occurred Friday night while the chief was vacationing in Panama City, Florida. Reports say that the man was passing through an intersection on his motorcycle when another vehicle failed to stop for a red light and collided with him. The vehicle responsible for causing the crash then sped away, leaving the man in the street.

Witnesses called for help and rescue crews were able to take the man to Bay City Memorial Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The driver was eventually caught and arrested by Panama City Police. Police have not announced what kind of charges the driver may be facing.

The Arkansas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with Rainwater, Holt and Sexton ask that drivers be more aware of their surroundings and other vehicles on the road, as the warming weather will bring more motorcycles to the roadway. Another way to avoid a collision with a bike is to eliminate loud noises in your car. This will allow you to hear any motorcycles in your vicinity.

Apr

University of Arkansas Football Coach Injured In Motorcycle Accident

April 2, 2012

A motorcycle accident near the town of Crosses, Arkansas, has left University of Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino seriously injured. According to reports from KATV 7 News, the crash happened around 6:45 p.m. Sunday along Highway 16 in Madison County.

A spokesman from the Arkansas State Police, Bill Sadler, stated that the coach, who is an avid motorcyclist and often rides at nearby Beaver Lake, was about 20 miles outside Fayetteville when his bike left the highway and crashed. Rescue crews took him to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He remains there in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

Investigators say the will continue to examine what may have caused the crash to occur.

Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that the total number of motorcycle accidents in Arkansas that result in serious injury or death has slowly risen over the last 10 years. In 2009 alone, a total of 1,585 motorcycle accidents occurred in the state and killed 74 people, nearly double the number of accidents at the beginning of the decade.

The Arkansas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton would like to wish the injured coach a speedy recovery from his injuries. The firm would also like to remind motorcyclists of the importance of always putting on a helmet before riding, no matter how far you are going.

Feb

New Cable Barrier System To Be Installed Along Arkansas’ I-540

February 13, 2012

A new project designed to make Interstate-540 in Benton County, Arkansas, safer for motorists is scheduled to break ground in several weeks. According to reports from 4029 TV News, the $5 million project will install a cable barrier system in the median of the highway in order to stop accidents that occur when cars cross into oncoming lanes.

The cable barriers act as a snare, catching a crashing vehicle within its steel ropes, in the event of an accident. Experts say that the cable barriers are just as effective in preventing crashes with oncoming vehicles as a concrete barrier wall is, but are more giving and less likely to injure those involved in a crash.

The project comes after a fatal crash that occurred along the highway in January. A spokesman for the Arkansas State police department, Sergeant John Oberman, said that a 51-year-old female driver lost control of her vehicle, crossed over the median of I-540 and struck another vehicle head-on. Sergeant Oberman stated he believed the accident might not have occurred if the cable barrier system had been installed prior to the crash.

The Arkansas auto accident attorneys with Rainwater, Holt and Sexton are optimistic that the new barrier system will be able to save lives. They also ask that you do your part to stay safe on the road by buckling up, watching your speed, and paying close attention to your surroundings.

Jan

Drunk Driver Sentenced To 22-Years For Fayetteville Crash

January 30, 2012

Drunk driving can not only destroy the lives of accident victims, but their families and loved ones as well. FOX 16 News reported from a courtroom today where the parents and fiance of two drunk driving victims gave testimony on the impact their loss has had on their lives during the sentencing of the drunk driver responsible for the crash.

The accident happened on May 15th of last year on I-540 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is there that the drunk driver, with a blood alcohol content of .16–or twice the legal limit–hit the vehicle driven by the 26-year-old woman. A passenger in the woman’s car died at the scene, and the driver died three days later at a local hospital.

The driver responsible for the crash pled guilty to two counts of negligent homicide and was sentenced to up to 22 years in prison.

While a lengthy prison sentence may ensure the drunken driver doesn’t commit the crime again for quite a while, it does not compensate for the loss the victims’ families have suffered. In order to be awarded damages for the accident such as lost income, expenses, and other punitive damages, a civil case must be brought against the drunk driver.

The Arkansas wrongful death attorneys with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton are here to help you if you have any questions regarding the loss of your loved one because of another person’s negligent act. Contact an experienced attorney today for a free initial consultation.

Jan

Campaigns to Eliminate Distracted Driving in Arkansas

January 23, 2012

A new campaign called The Great Hang Up is sweeping across the country The aim of the program is to eliminate distracted driving accidents caused by talking and texting on cell phones on America’s highways. According to Arkansas’s THV 11 News, the campaign asks that drivers sign a pledge to not operate a cell phone while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.

To participate, sign a pledge sheet and keep it in your car as a reminder to the promise you have made yourself. Then, stay focused behind the wheel by following the sheet’s simple distraction eliminating guidelines.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is also trying to bolster efforts to end distracted driving by creating their own campaign called Faces of Distracted Driving. The group has created a website with videos that show the impact distracted driving accidents have on ordinary people and their families.

While Arkansas legislators are pushing for better laws to protect motorists from distracted driving, thousands will still be hurt or killed in the state until the ramifications of the accidents the activity can cause are understood by a majority of citizens.

This is why the Arkansas distracted driving accident lawyers with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton would like to urge drivers to take a closer look at both of these programs and think about participating. Reducing the risks that distractions impose on drivers is the simplest way to eradicate a growing problem that could leave you injured.

Nov

Arkansas Receives Four Stars For Efforts Against Drunk Driving

November 21, 2011

Arkansas is doing more than most states to combat drunk driving according to a new report released by the advocacy group, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). According to the report released last Wednesday, the state received four out of five stars on a national report card that evaluated each state’s drunk-driving countermeasures.

The report was released in conjunction with the group’s fifth anniversary of the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving®, and reviewed what each state was doing to combat drunk driving. Arkansas received it’s rating for:

Conducting sobriety checkpoints
Having enhanced penalties for those who drive drunk with children in the car
Requiring ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
Using administrative license revocation for drunken driving offenders

The state would have received a five star rating if they would have taken part in “no refusal” checkpoints that allow officers to receive warrants on-site for blood samples from drivers who refuse to submit to testing.

MADD’s report also offered updated figures for the cost of drunk driving to American taxpayers. They say accidents caused by intoxicated drivers cost Americans $132 billion annually.

The Arkansas Auto Accident Attorneys with Rainwater, Holt & Sexton are encouraged by the MADD’s assessment of Arkansas. If you have been injured in an drunk driving accident at no fault of your own, you may not know what to do. Recently, founding attorney, Mike Rainwater, spoke about what to do to protect yourself after a crash.

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