Learn What to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident

Learn What to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident

We talked recently about the importance of seeing a doctor immediately after being involved in an accident. Simply put, an examination by a physician as soon as possible is important to strengthening your personal injury case, and receiving the justice and compensation to which you’re entitled.

However, did you know that what you actually discuss with your doctor is just as important as what’s revealed in the examination itself?

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Are Personal Injury Awards and Settlements Taxable?

Are Personal Injury Awards and Settlements Taxable?

The 2019 tax season is upon us. For those who have received settlements or jury awards in personal injury claims, tax season can be confusing.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will explain how personal injury awards and settlements are treated by the U.S. tax code.

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More News About Why Pedestrian Deaths Are At a 28-Year High

More News About Why Pedestrian Deaths Are At a 28-Year High

There’s more news about the disturbing rise in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrian deaths has reached a 28-year high.

We reported on this issue several months back when the results of a nearly global study were released.

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Are Older Truck Drivers Making Roads More Dangerous?

Are Older Truck Drivers Making Roads More Dangerous?

In mid-February, a 72-year-old public works truck driver for the city of Columbus, Ga. was charged with failure to yield and misdemeanor vehicular homicide in connection with a car crash that resulted in the death of a 63-year-old victim. In late January, a 65-year-old truck driver crashed into a church parking lot resulting in extensive … Read more