Drowsy driving occurs when a person operating a vehicle is too fatigued to remain alert. As a result, the driver may have reduced vigilance, slow reaction times, and impaired thinking. According to the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving is related to at least 100,000 motor-vehicle accidents. About 71,000 drowsy-related car accidents...
Over half of all first-round Social Security Disability claims are denied. In many cases, benefits are denied because of mistakes during the application process. Here are some of the most common and biggest mistakes individuals tend to make while filing for Social Security Disability: Claiming Too Early SSD benefits are permanently reduced if you start...
With so much uncertainty right now with COVID-19, and even just preparing for the new year, it is important for individuals and families to be prepared for an emergency, no matter the size. From a flat tire to an accident, there are many emergencies that can occur while driving. And, at home, we should all...
Unfortunately, parenting does not come with a manual. This leaves parents with numerous questions for many different stages and areas of life. It can be scary to figure out how to keep your child free from harm. But fortunately, some things have been proven to protect our children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Most of us would agree that the most important thing to look for in a car is that it’s safe. But while safety used to mean 3-point seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, and airbags, times have definitely changed. In recent years more and more safety features have been added, which have proved to be literally lifesaving. In...
It is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the economy. People are out of work, struggling to pay bills and uncertain of what the future will bring. For people unable to work remotely, the mass closures of business and the addition of stay at home orders have been devastating....
When it comes to receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there are multiple factors that the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into consideration. The most important factor in determining whether your claim is approved is usually the severity of the disability and how it impacts your ability to work. But age is another important factor....
When you find yourself in a motor vehicle accident, it can prove overwhelming. While car accidents are extremely common, many people are unaware of what to do when one happens. Sometimes in an attempt to resolve the situation, people take actions that not only fail to help but can actually hurt them. Here are some...
Despite the decrease in driving and miles driven for Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states saw an increase in car wreck fatalities compared to previous years, and Arkansas was one of them. John Gore, attorney at Caddell Reynolds, visited the set of Good Day NWA to discuss these facts and summer driving safety tips. A video...
Many residents in Arkansas and Oklahoma have been financially affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Just during the last week in March a whopping 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment. That brings the two-week total to about 10 million people filing for unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic. Bill Reynolds, of Caddell Reynolds, joined Good Day NWA...
