Tragic Mistake By Stoned Large Truck Driver Leads to $32 Million Verdict

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 29, 2020

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We’ve long held the view that drunk driving is a scourge on the nation. Simply put, when drinking and driving are combined, bad things often happen. When you toss a large dump truck into the mix, things can go from bad to catastrophic in a hurry.

Jury Returns $70 Million Verdict in Truck Accident Case

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 21, 2020

The skyrocketing rise in jury awards for victims of large truck companies was a topic we wrote about just as the new year began. The reasons, as we noted, are numerous. Just as we published the article, we heard the news of a stunning $70 million jury award for the family who was devastated when

Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable to Fall Injuries

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 14, 2020

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In a recent post, we shared news of a 47-year-old woman awarded of nearly $2 million for falling in a convenience store. Such accidents happen often, and can be especially dangerous for members of the elderly population. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk more about the potentially

The Size of Jury Awards Against Large Truck Companies is Skyrocketing

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 7, 2020

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When victims of large truck accidents seek justice and compensation for their injuries, they’re likely to get a sizable judgment. According to recent reports, the average verdict against a trucking company found to be at fault for an accident has skyrocketed from $2.6 million in 2012 to over $17 million today.

Why Won’t The Trucking Industry Require Side Guards?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 7, 2020

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A stunning $42 million jury verdict will hopefully put increased pressure on the trucking industry to add side guards to their vehicles. The verdict was made on behalf of surviving family members of a young man whose vehicle was dragged more than half a mile after being caught underneath a large truck.

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for death of man caused by drunk driver

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for woman contracting staph infection after negligent pedicure

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for knee surgery and complications from auto collision

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for man with brain injury from car rental company causing collision

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for man with herniated disc after struck by government truck

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in death of man caused by hit and run driver

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for arm fracture and wounds caused by dog attack

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for aggravation of low back symptoms in auto collision

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for ankle and shoulder injury by fall on hotel stairs

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for low back injury and denial of auto insurance claim

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for leg injuries caused in negligent driveway incident

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for injury insurance claim denied by company

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for woman with back pain from rental company causing collision

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for disc injury and aggravation caused by two collisions

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for thumb and shoulder injuries caused by drunk driver

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for neck injury caused by prescription impaired driver

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for man suffering neck injury from side swipe by dump truck

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