What Is Issue 1?
This measure was referred to the ballot by a vote of the state legislature as “Senate Joint Resolution 8” and will appear on the November 2018 General Election ballot. This amendment would limit the amount of money awarded in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death to a maximum of $500,000, regardless of the negligence and wrongful acts involved.
Why It’s Wrong
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While many in Arkansas assume winter is the most dangerous month for motorists, when the state receives a majority of its annual snow and rainfall, the data shows just the opposite. According to statistics published by the Arkansas State Police, the number of fatal car accidents peaks in the month of June (51 accidents) and stays higher-than-average through the summer (36 is the monthly average, with 40 in July and 45 in August).
The National Highway Traffic Safety
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Insurance companies offer a variety of coverage options to protect you from a financial loss in the case of an automobile accident. Below we’ll touch on three common types of coverage so you can make an informed decision on what options you choose.
Liability Insurance
Automobile liability insurance protects a driver who harms someone else through bodily injury or property damage. This insurance only covers injuries or damages to third parties, not you or your
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Arkansas can certainly be a dangerous place to drive, as illustrated by the most recent Traffic Accident Statistics Report, published by the Arkansas State Police.
As we enter the rainy spring months, it’s important to take proper precautions to reduce the possibility of being in an accident. Each year there are
What’s the secret to the success of Duncan Firm and their clients? It’s no secret, just decades of experience that have provided a proven formula.
On December 19th the nation heard news of yet another Amtrak train derailment outside of Tacoma, Washington. Sadly the accident killed three passengers and injured more than 100.
This follows the July accident along Puget Sound, where an Amtrak service train derailed with 267 people on board as it approached a drawbridge.
Officials haven't confirmed the specific cause of the Washington accident, but we do know that the train’s conductor was in the passenger area during
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Over the past 40 years Phillip Duncan, founder of Duncan Firm of Little Rock Arkansas, has established himself as a trial lawyer willing to stand up for the Davids, regardless of the Goliaths they’re going up against. Hyperbole? Certainly not, as our clients can attest to. Take a look at a few of Duncan Firm’s numerous major jury verdicts and settlements.
Large Truck Accident
A Lonoke County jury awarded $17 million to 23-year-old Ariel
Accidents can be especially deadly when they involve big trucks such as semi-tractor trailer trucks, dump trucks, and other heavy commercial vehicles.
