The U.S. Department of Defense and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have recently announced a new collaboration titled the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium. The collaboration has been described as “some of the most definitive studies on concussion that have been done to date,” according to Dr. Thomas McAllister, chairman of the … Read more
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a growing concern among Americans, but not just among athletes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, approximately 2.5 million TBIs occurred in 2010, including both isolated injuries and those that were compiled with other injuries. The report went on to conclude that TBI is a contributing factor in … Read more
A fun day at an Alaska amusement park turned into a hospital visit for one man when a ride malfunctioned, causing injuries. Reports show that the slingshot-style amusement park ride, called the Ejection Seat, was set up in the parking lot of the Crazy Horse Saloon across from Sullivan Arena. The ride was built in … Read more
Some people believe that personal injury lawsuits are filed in every accident case, but this is not true. Filing and maintaining a personal injury lawsuit is expensive and time-consuming for both parties, so attorneys are always looking for ways to settle these cases quickly and at little expense to the client. Barber and Associates, LLC, … Read more
President Barack Obama recently opened a day-long summit on concussions at the White House, calling for more research into how concussions affect youth, according to reports. Brain injuries, including concussions, are to blame for nearly 250,000 youth emergency room visits every year. Concussions are particularly common and are a type of traumatic brain injury that … Read more
In any vehicle crash it is important to collect evidence to support a personal injury claim, but in truck accidents this means some very specific types of evidence of which many people are not aware. In order to protect your rights and your ability to recover compensation when you have been the victim of a … Read more
One of the things that many people wonder when they are thinking about filing a personal injury case is, “How much documentation should I have?” The answer to that is, “As much as possible.” However, what happens when you do not have all of your documentation or when you believe evidence may have been destroyed? … Read more
Not everyone who injures someone else is held liable, and not everyone who is held liable for an accident intended to hurt someone. This legal reality creates some confusion about just what liability is and how it is established in a personal injury case. The attorneys at Barber and Associates, LLC in Anchorage work with … Read more
It is difficult to say what type of personal injury cases are most common because the numbers can change from year to year. However, there are several types of personal injury that are extremely common everywhere. Barber & Baker in Anchorage see many of these cases every year and have formed a “Top 5” list … Read more
Many people are confused by the types of damages that may be available as financial compensation in a personal injury case. Barber and Associates, LLC, a personal injury attorney firm in Anchorage, is happy to work with you to help you understand the law regarding your particular personal injury accident and the types of monetary … Read more