Discover Why Accidents With Stoned Drivers Has Doubled in a Nearby State

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 25, 2020

Even though recreational marijuana use in Alaska has been legal since 2015, there’s reason to believe the move could have devastating effects for drivers in our state. Hopefully, those of us here in the Last Frontier state will not experience the devastation that legalized pot has had in nearby Washington state.

Repeat Drunk Driver Sentenced to Prison After Crash

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 19, 2020

A man whose wife was killed by a drunk and drugged driver has been awarded 44.8 million by a jury. Interestingly, the guilty driver’s father was also charged for letting his daughter drive his car – even though he knew she had lost her driving privileges. Those charges, though, were later dropped.

Alaska Has 6th Highest DUI Arrest Rate in Nation

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 11, 2020

An alarming report by SafeHome.org has found that Alaska sixth most arrests in the nation for driving under the influence (DUI). Researchers used FBI and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2017 to compile the report.

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

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 29, 2020

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

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

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

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.

Woman Gets $2 Million After Fall at Convenience Store

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted December 31, 2019

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.

Why is There an Increase in Binge Drinking During the Holidays?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted December 17, 2019

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.

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