If someone else harms you, a personal injury lawyer is your best option for securing the compensation to which you’re entitled. Because medical bills and lost income can quickly put most of use in a bind, it’s crucial that you get as much compensation as possible. In this issue, the personal injury lawyers with Barber
A man who was seriously injured after he fell on an icy but unsalted bank parking lot has settled his slip-and-fall personal injury lawsuit for $7 million. Of course, it’s not surprising that a surface changed by weather was a contributing factor in the victim’s fall. Even though the case made its way to the
If history is any indication, we could be just a few nights away from a deadly night on the roads. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), many of the nation’s drunk driving crashes occur on Halloween night. In this issue, the personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk
We’ve implored our fellow Alaskans to never, under any circumstances, attempt to negotiate with the insurance provider of the person, business or organization that has caused an injury. The gist of our argument is that the insurance adjustors who contact you are in no way truly interested in you, your health, or what you’re facing
A shocking study from the International Transport Forum confirms the dramatic and dangerous trend of distracted driving and pedestrian deaths. The study focused on traffic deaths between 2010-1016, and while just five of the 29 studied countries experienced an increase in traffic deaths during that time, the U.S. had the largest rate of increase at
A woman who was injured after being involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver has reached a settlement of $1.45 million from the at-fault driver’s estate. Now, the victim is suing the bar that served the at-fault driver liquor for hours before the incident. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with
A woman who slipped and fell in an icy parking lot while placing her children into her car has been awarded $1.3 million from the owners of her apartment complex. That’s in addition to the $180,000 she received from a settlement with the snow removal contractor. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with
Retail giant Walmart will pay a man $7.5 million for injuries sustained after the man tripped and fell in one of their stores. Due to their high volume of foot traffic from employees and customers alike, big box stores are common locations for slip-and-fall accidents. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber
Virtually every minute of every day, there is an auto accident in the U.S. That’s according to data from the National Highway Traffic Association. The most commonly reported injuries from car accidents run the gamut, from brain and head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and facial wounds to internal injuries and psychological scarring. In this issue,
As we reported in a recent issue, distracted driving – and its deadly consequences – are on the rise. Just last year, more than 40,000 people died from vehicle crashes caused by distracted drivers. Now, a new AAA study has confirmed that more U.S. drivers than ever before have admitted to dangerous actions behind the
