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Fayetteville Car Accidents

Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Motor Vehicle Accident Victims in Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a fast-growing city in Arkansas. Long-term residents of Fayetteville have likely observed a noticeable increase in traffic, and as a result, injuries stemming from car accidents. Therefore, drivers should be vigilant and alert at all times while on the road. This is especially the case during August and May, when students at the University of Arkansas are moving in and out of their dorms, apartments, and houses, not to mention Razorback football season during the fall. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a car accident in Washington County, our Fayetteville car accident attorneys may be able to help. With over 30 lawyers and 100 support staff members, our law firm is dedicated to serving personal injury victims and ensuring their legal rights remain protected.

Assisting Injured Victims Through the Legal Process

Picking the right personal injury attorney to represent your legal rights is a critical first step in recovering for your injuries and damages suffered, which may include medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and property damage. Given the complexities of the legal world, navigating your case alone can be difficult and stressful, especially if you are in the hospital or home recovering. There are many tasks that must take place, including investigating the collision, gathering evidence, maintaining records, and filing documents with the proper courts. As your legal advocate, we are prepared to handle your auto accident case from beginning to end, serving as your voice.

One of the first steps in any car accident situation is to gather evidence and determine which party was at fault. One of the first steps our car accident lawyers will help Fayetteville residents take is to obtain copies of the police report of your accident. If you were involved in a car wreck in Fayetteville, it is likely that officers were dispatched from the Fayetteville Police Department, located at 100 W. Rock Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701. The official crash report may contain citations for improper behavior, such as drunk driving, following too closely, failing to maintain a safe lookout, or speeding. In addition to analyzing the contents of the report, we can interview witnesses and hire experts, if appropriate.

After gathering the proper documentation, the next step is to determine fault, commonly referred to as liability. Generally, car accidents result from the negligent conduct of at least one of the drivers involved. To prevail on a claim of negligence, an injured plaintiff must show the following elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. These are easy to establish in some accidents, but are more difficult in others. For example, the insurance company for the other driver may allege that the injured plaintiff was at fault, which may impact the amount the plaintiff may recover. This concept, known as comparative fault, impacts cases differently depending on the state in which one files a lawsuit. Arkansas is known as a modified comparative fault jurisdiction, meaning a party considered to be 50% or more responsible for a collision may not recover any damages. By investigating the crash and gathering evidence, a car accident attorney in Fayetteville can take steps to minimize fault placed on you by the other driver.

One thing to consider throughout the legal process is a concept known as the statute of limitation. States maintain different requirements with respect to the timing of when one may commence a personal injury lawsuit. Arkansas law, for example, generally requires injured auto accident victims to file a personal injury lawsuit within three years of the date of the accident. Failure to file within this time may result in the plaintiff being barred from recovering compensation. Our lawyers can help Fayetteville accident victims abide by the statute of limitation and relevant procedural guidelines.

Contact NST Today to Discuss Your Car Accident Case

No matter the severity of your injury, contact one of our Fayetteville car accident lawyers today to discuss your situation. We have the resources and experience necessary to ensure you are properly represented and sufficiently compensated for your losses. Our car and truck crash attorneys represent injured victims throughout Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky, including Northwest Arkansas cities like Fayetteville, Springdale, Fort Smith, Rogers, and Bentonville. To set up a confidential and free consultation today, contact our office toll-free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form. After speaking with one of our personal injury attorneys, you will believe NST is the way to go.

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