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.

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

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

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.

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.

A woman who fell in a convenience store has been awarded almost $2 million by a jury. According to reports, she was purchasing sodas before slipping and falling in water that had pooled in front of an ice bin. Injuries Sustained by the Accident The woman fell on her tailbone with her right hand outstretched.

While this is the season for spreading good cheer and getting set to ring in the New Year, it’s also a time that we usually see more binge drinking and increasingly more dangerous roads.

The remote areas of Alaska coupled with the state’s often treacherous weather conditions means that traveling on roads in the Frontier State can be far more dangerous than other locations. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will give you a few tips for staying safe on the road. This

If you’ve been in a car accident, determining who is at fault is crucial to you getting the justice and compensation you deserve. While the location and intensity of the damage done to the vehicle can provide clues about how the accident unfolded, it doesn’t tell the whole story.

When someone else injures you, a representative of their insurance provider is almost guaranteed to be among the first to contact you. If you have any hope or plans to receive compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, you’ll be smart by not taking their call. Their quick attempt to reach you is not