Mulberry, AR Personal Injury Lawyer

When another person injures you in Mulberry, you are entitled to compensation for your damages. To ensure that you get the most for your case, our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit against the person who injured you.

No matter what type of accident you were injured in, our team can help you identify the challenges and overcome them. If you were injured in a car accident, we can file a lawsuit and your insurance claim against the negligent driver or multiple drivers if you were injured in a chain accident. We can also help you fight powerful organizations if their product injured you or you were harmed on their property. If we cannot secure compensation that covers your many damages during settlement negotiations, we will be ready to argue the evidence in court.

For a free case analysis with our personal injury lawyers, contact us today at (479) 316-0438.

Practice Areas Our Personal Injury Attorneys Cover in Mulberry, AR

Our firm prides itself on being able to help accident victims with nearly any type of legal issues they are facing. Our personal injury attorneys have over thirty years of experience recovering compensation for our clients in a broad range of cases. We can explain what strategies will be most effective in your case and what damages you are entitled to. The following is a sampling of the types of cases we commonly litigate in Mulberry:

Car Accidents

While some people might try to file a car accident claim on their own, especially if they are just dealing with an insurance company, it is best to have our team handle your case. Most car accident claims settle well before trial, so having a dedicated legal team is the best way to maximize the compensation you receive. In most cases, our team will file a lawsuit along with the insurance claim since the evidence will be the same. By filing a lawsuit initially, you will not have to worry whether your case is filed before the “statute of limitations” runs in your case.

We will gather evidence so liability in your case is hard to contest and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. Most insurance companies will take advantage of a situation where a claimant is not represented by legal counsel. With our lawyers on your side, you will show the insurance company and defendant you are serious about getting paid for your damages. Most insurance companies settle rather than waste more money and time fighting a valid lawsuit.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are, unfortunately, also common in Mulberry, as I-40 runs right through the city. Many riders come through Mulberry on their way to Oklahoma and other parts of the Midwest. Other riders live here and like to enjoy the country riding. Whatever your situation, our team can help protect your rights if you are injured while riding in Mulberry.

Many accidents are caused by negligent drivers who do not take the time to check for motorcyclists. While these drivers might try to take advantage of the negative stereotypes against riders, our lawyers will ensure your case is decided by the evidence, not by unfounded biases.

Other motorcycle accidents have more challenging causes to determine. Some are caused by poor road conditions, in which case we would likely sue a state or local government agency responsible for maintaining the road. In others, we will need to file a claim against the motorcycle’s manufacturer or designer because the bike or a part on it was defective.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents can be caused in numerous ways. Slip and fall accidents are arguably the most common pedestrian accidents. However, knowing who to sue can be challenging. It typically depends on where your pedestrian accident occurred and who was responsible for the safety of the premises. Perhaps you were injured because of poor lighting, or a spill was not cleaned. Fortunately, property owners and most tenants have a legal duty to keep their premises safe.

Many other pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence. The biggest issue in these cases tends to be whether the pedestrian was contributorily negligent. However, sharing fault for your injuries will not prevent you from recovering compensation most of the time. A “modified comparative negligence” rule is used to determine liability in Mulberry accident claims. According to Ark. Code. § 6-64-122(b)(1), a pedestrian can still recover damages if their share of the fault is a lesser degree than the defendant’s, but the amount of their damages will be diminished proportionally to their percentage of liability.

A pedestrian will only be barred from recovering compensation if their degree of fault is equal to or greater than the defendant’s under § 6-64-122(b)(2).

Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents are some of the most common and devastating claims our team handles in Mulberry. Fortunately, we can help you explore several options to cover your damages. Most injured workers can qualify for Workers’ Compensation. This coverage will allow you to get compensation for lost wages and medical treatment for your work injuries without having to prove that another party was responsible for them. However, Workers’ Compensation insurance will not compensate you for your “pain and suffering” and only compensates up to two-thirds of your lost income. Worse, it limits most workers from filing a lawsuit.

To recover damages for your non-economic losses and remaining economic expenses, our team can determine if your employer deliberately caused your accident or if it was caused by a third party at your workplace. Workers’ Compensation only protects your employer and coworkers from a lawsuit when ordinary negligence is the cause of the accident. It does not protect independent third parties or grossly negligent conduct. For example, if your employer intentionally caused your injuries, such as providing substandard equipment or training, we can usually file a lawsuit against them. If a third-party worker was responsible, we might be able to sue them and the company they work for.

Products Liability

Some of the most challenging claims involve injuries caused by dangerous or defective products. If a product does not work as intended or does not have proper safety instructions and warnings included, it can result in catastrophic and even deadly accidents. Some products are designed in a manner that they are inherently defective. Other products are manufactured negligently, such as not following the design details or using subpar materials. The challenge will be determining where in the chain of commerce your product was made defective. Many times, we will sue both the designer and manufacturer of the defective product. However, retailers can also be held liable if they knowingly sold a dangerous product that did not work or did not adequately warn consumers.

Our Mulberry, AR Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

Call our personal injury attorneys today at (479) 316-0438 to receive your free case review.