Law Offices of Lisa Douglas

Twenty-eight people die each day as a result of drunk driving accidents . Countless others are injured or suffer financial damages emerging from this issue. This act of negligence and disregard for oneself and for other people can uproot entire families, destroy lives, and so much more.   Drunk driving is dangerous for obvious reasons, including the fact that it inhibits your ability to think and see clearly, endangering your life and that of others in your vehicle, other drivers, or pedestrians on the street. It’s criminalized and penalized across every state , although there are variations in the law. Arkansas has a statute of limitations in the case of personal injury resulting from car accidents, and this applies even if you're the victim of a drunk driving accident. This means you have three years to file a claim against the defendant in order to get your rightful compensation. What Arkansas law says In 2017, 26% of all driving fatalities were a result...

In 2018, Americans took 9.9 billion trips on public transportation.  And the number only seems to be growing as millennials prefer commuting via public transit for digital socializing and to connect with communities. Moreover, many people consider it a safer mode of transportation. After all, stats show taking public transpiration instead of commuting by car can reduce the chances of an accident by 90 percent . However, the chances of an accident are still there, and accidents involving buses can be catastrophic.  If you’ve been a victim of a bus accident due to the negligence of someone else, it’s critical to hire an experienced attorney to protect your legal rights and obtain rightful compensation for your loss and suffering. Bus accident—how to obtain rightful compensation? The first thing you should do after a bus accident is to seek immediate medical attention. Don’t wait for the bus staff or someone else to call emergency services. Call 911 and exp...

According to the United States Department of Transportation , every year, more than 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in crashes in the country. In 2017 alone, there were 5,172 motorcycle-related fatalities, with a fatality rate of 59 per 100,000 registered motorcycles. Compared to the fatality rate for passenger cars, which is 10 per 100,000 registered vehicles, this is very high.  The chances of a motorcyclist dying in a road accident are 35 times greater than a person driving a passenger car.  However, even though the percentage of crashes involving motorcycles is quite high, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Here are some defensive driving tips to help you stay safe while driving a motorcycle: Wear Appropriate Gear One of the most common causes of fatal motorcycle crashes is a lack of appropriate gear. Wearing a quality helmet is a crucial part of driving a motorcycle and can decrease the likelihood of brain injuries and fatalities significantl...