Practically every minute of every day, someone in the U.S. is in an auto accident. That’s according to stats from the National Highway Traffic Association.
Auto Accidents
Why Running Red Lights Can Be Deadly
In late December, a drunk driver tragically killed an elderly man after running a red light. The driver, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder and driving while impaired.
While we talk often here about the dangerous consequences of drunk driving, running red lights has long been a deadly problem on U.S. streets, and there’s no end to the trend in sight.
Find Out The Types of Compensation You’re Owed After a Car Accident
According to some experts, you can expect to be involved in a car accident once every 17 years. Of course, accidents can run the gamut from minor fender benders to those resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you love is injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you … Read more
Simple Tips For Staying Safe On The Road This Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially upon us and, according to reports, this time of year is traditionally among the deadliest. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation tells us that over the last five years, an average of 300 people lose their lives in accidents during the holiday season. The reasons are numerous, and include … Read more
Find Out How Threat of Punitive Damages Led to High Settlement With Trucker’s Employer
A U.S. Air Force captain fortunate to be alive has reached a settlement worth $46 million with the employer of a utility truck driver who struck and dragged him for nearly 500 feet. The amount could have been for far more because a jury, which had already awarded the victim a judgment of $41.9 million, … Read more
4 Tips For Surviving a Car Crash
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, the Alaska car injury lawyers with Barber & Associates, LLC will share tips for surviving a car crash with as little injury as possible.
4 Ways of Proving a Driver Who Injured You Was Distracted
In a previous issue, we talked about the growing dangers of distracted driving. In it, we shared the news that over 3,000 people lost their lives last year from injuries sustained in crashes involving distracted drivers. If you’re injured by a distracted driver, it can be difficult proving their attention was not on the road. … Read more
Why Is Ford On The Hook for a $25.9 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The faulty design of a van’s seatbelts has resulted in a jury’s decision to award a family $25.9 million for the wrongful death of a woman who lost her life after the church van she was traveling in crashed and ejected her from the vehicle. In this issue, we’ll share specifics from the case, and … Read more
Learn How Nation’s Deadliest DUI Crash Brought About Change
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the deadliest drunk driving crash in the U.S. During that incident, nearly 30 people lost their lives. It was an event that brought the dangers of drunk driving to the national forefront and ushered in a host of stronger laws, beefed-up law enforcement and a new attitude about … Read more
Find Out How Car Accident Settlements Work
Seemingly, every day we read about the details of car accidents and the often life-altering resulting injuries. The frequency of car crashes is not an illusion. Data from the Centers for Disease Control confirm that roughly 33,000 people lose their lives and another three (3) million are injured each year. If you experience injuries from … Read more