Courts are reticent to allow the introduction of evidence pertaining to insurance coverage in accident cases. The reason is that unless it is somehow pertinent to the cause of the crash or extent of the injuries, it can be prejudicial to a jury. For example, if jurors know that a…
One of the most powerful tools an attorney has are words. Understanding their most efficient use comes with extensive knowledge and experience. Failure to properly use them could result in negative consequences, ranging from reprimands to new trials. Such was the case in Smith v. Hopper, an Arkansas Supreme Court…