People don’t set out to get injured, and you are no exception. Sustaining an injury is never a pleasant experience, but the situation can be even more frustrating to deal with if another person is responsible for your injuries. If you were injured as a result of another’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to face the...
You may have heard the terms “personal injury” and “bodily injury” before, but are you absolutely certain you know what they mean? Each term is unique in its own right, particularly in the eyes of the law. Here are the differences between a “personal injury” and a “bodily injury:” Personal Injury Personal injury is a facet of...
Getting injured at work can be a very frightening and worrisome situation to endure. You will likely have several questions flooding your mind, such as: How will I pay for my medical bills? How will I continue earning an income while I cannot work? How will I pay for my daily living expenses? Luckily, you...
Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance benefits to employees, but not all must do so. Here are five reasons why Arkansas workers’ compensation insurance may not cover you: #1 – You are one of just two employees. Most employers with three or more employees must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage. However, there...
If you are in serious financial ruin, declaring bankruptcy may be your only option. If this is the case, it’s important to know what you can lose as a result of this declaration. Here’s what you need to know about the two most common bankruptcies: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 is the most common bankruptcy that people declare,...
There are serious implications of filing for bankruptcy, no matter which Chapter you file. However, each Chapter is unique in its own way, so it’s important to understand the particular implications of each type before making the decision to file for a certain type of bankruptcy. Here are the differences you should know: Chapter 7 Chapter...
Congratulations to our own Matt Ketcham for the victory in his appeal to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, effectively changing the law in Arkansas for the benefit of the hardworking people of our state. On behalf of his client, attorney Ketcham brought a workers’ compensation claim against the employer alleging that she sustained a compensable...
Arkansas Homestead Exemption Law Homestead protection laws are designed to help struggling homeowners who seek bankruptcy protection avoid losing their residence by giving them the option to declare a portion of their property a “homestead.” These laws are in place to prevent homes from being forced into a sale to satisfy debt when the homeowner files...
No one expects to be in a hit and run accident. Unfortunately, one of the more complicated aspects after an accident is dealing with insurance companies. If you’re a victim of a hit and run accident, the lawyers at Caddell Reynolds are here to guide you on what to do before you make the call...
Driving around semi-trucks is much different from sharing the road with standard-sized cars. Truck drivers are professionally trained, but those who drive alongside them need to take special care. Over 250,000 occur between passenger cars and 18-wheelers each year, with standard-sized vehicle drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes. It could save your life...
