Accidents can occur in split seconds and completely change the lives of the people involved. While some are lucky to get away with only property damage, others aren’t that lucky. Getting hurt or sustaining severe injuries and property damage means you can make a car accident claim. It is best to consult a personal injury

No matter how many precautions you take while behind the wheel, being involved in a car accident can still leave you reeling. The shock of the moment and the ensuing rush to make sure everyone is ok can leave you in a haze of confusion. If you’re physically able, being able to talk with the

If someone else has injured you, the ability to maintain your composure and think rationally in the immediate aftermath is essential to maintaining your legal options. The things you say and the actions you take after the accident can impact your life for years to come. In this article, we’ll share some of the most

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

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

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.

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

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.

Wearing your seat belt is essential for your protection on the road. It’s also mandated by Alaska state law. While buckling up is indeed the most important step when you get behind the wheel, it’s equally important to make sure you’re doing it the right way. Not doing so can easily result in serious bodily