February 2021 - Alaska Personal Injury Attorneys

Can A Helmet Save You In A Motorcycle Accident?

September 15, 2022February 23, 2021 by adminakb

The latest news about motorcycle accidents is encouraging: overall, motorcycle fatalities have been declining for the past few years. However, there is also bad news: motorcycle helmet use has declined during the same period, leading to a possible increase in preventable deaths.

Motorcycle helmets are estimated to prevent about 37 percent of fatalities in accidents, so about one in three motorcycle fatalities might have been prevented if the driver had worn a helmet. On the other hand, in two-thirds of all fatal motorcycle accidents, a helmet would not have prevented the death.

The Truth About Brain Injuries

September 15, 2022February 16, 2021 by adminakb

Brain injuries are among the most catastrophic of personal injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, brain injuries are responsible for more than 2.8 million emergency room visits per year, with over 56,000 of these injuries leading to death. When a victim has sustained a brain injury, the lifelong outlook can be grim. Assuming the victim survives the injury, he or she may be facing a lifetime of medical costs and reduced capabilities.

Wrongful Death Claims

September 15, 2022February 9, 2021 by adminakb

You may have heard the term “wrongful death claim” without truly understanding what it means. It is obvious that a “wrongful death claim” includes a victim’s death, but who brings such a claim against a defendant? How do you know if a death is wrongful or just an accident? What type of compensation is available for wrongful death and who collects it?

These questions are all good ones to pose to an attorney who focuses on wrongful death and personal injury, like those at Barber & Associates. Here are some facts about wrongful death cases that will help you understand this sometimes confusing area of the law.

Can I Collect Damages for A Staph Infection After Surgery?

September 15, 2022February 2, 2021 by adminakb

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, infections caused by various species of Staphylococcus bacteria, as well as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas species, are responsible for most post-operative infections. Post-op infections are one of the major causes of extended hospital stays and even permanent injury or death. How do people get infections in a supposedly sterile environment? If I am the victim of a post-operative infection, can I collect damages for my increased medical bills as well as my pain and suffering?