An intriguing survey from Volvo says the majority of U.S. drivers see distracted driving as the chief threat to road safety. According to survey participants, distracted driving even tops fears of speeding and driving under the influence. Interestingly, members of the Gen X population – those born from the early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s

One of the most common injuries experienced by victims of car and truck accidents is a concussion. Whether caused by the violent shaking of your head and upper body, or your head actually hitting the steering wheel or dashboard, a concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury that requires immediate medical attention.

A highly detailed study has found that precipitation – even when it’s slight – can increase the overall risk of fatal car crashes by as much as 34 percent. With the Anchorage area being prone to periods of rain, this news will hopefully serve as a wakeup call for drivers to be especially careful when

An Oregon jury has awarded almost $27 million to a man whose wife lost her life because of a careless “cat and mouse game” between two truckers. The judgment was made against the two trucking companies the truckers drove for. The damages went far above Oregon’s wrongful death cap of $500,000.

Faulty or improperly maintained equipment are among the leading causes of accidents involving large trucks. The was the case when a defective tire on a cement truck caused an accident that resulted in the death of another motorist. Following an ensuing personal injury/wrongful death lawsuit, a jury ordered Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. pay the

A Colorado man has been awarded $52.5 million after being hit by two separate motorists while riding his bicycle home from work. The verdict is one of the largest in Colorado history. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the case, and why the verdict was

A stunning report from The Washington Post confirms that, since 2000, more Americans have lost their lives in car crashes since both World Wars. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the causes of the accidents, and what you can do if someone in your family

Barber and Associates, an Alaska personal injury law firm with a strong reputation for securing justice and compensation for those injured by others, has opened an additional office in Wasilla. Located at 1590 Financial Drive Suite F-110, the office provides free initial consultations to those who feel they may have a personal injury claim. Consultation

Statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism tell us that by the age of 15, 33 percent of American teens have tried alcohol. Those numbers tend to increase as they reach their late teen years. In fact, those between the ages of 12-20 drink 11 percent of all alcohol consumed nationwide.

In late June, a Portland woman was sentenced to 18 months in jail for driving under the influence of marijuana when she lost control of her car in an accident that killed her boyfriend last year. According to law enforcement officials, the woman appeared dazed at the scene and could not remember being involved in