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 a big rig truck slammed into their SUV.
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. … Read more
If you’ve been in a car accident, determining who is at fault is crucial to you getting the justice and compensation you deserve.
While the location and intensity of the damage done to the vehicle can provide clues about how the accident unfolded, it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Barber and Associates, an Alaska personal injury law firm with a strong reputation for securing justice and compensation for those injured by others, has opened an additional office in Wasilla.
Located at 1590 Financial Drive Suite F-110, the office provides free initial consultations to those who feel they may have a personal injury claim. Consultation can be made by calling 907-373-5888 or by getting in touch via email at info@alaskainjury.com.
In late June, a Portland woman was sentenced to 18 months in jail for driving under the influence of marijuana when she lost control of her car in an accident that killed her boyfriend last year.
According to law enforcement officials, the woman appeared dazed at the scene and could not remember being involved in an accident.
A young male passenger wearing a seat belt and sitting in the middle backseat took the brunt of the injuries –including a life-threatening head injury – when the driver of the vehicle he was riding in lost control and spun off the road. The other two passengers, also wearing their seat belts but placed in … Read more
The 2019 tax season is upon us. For those who have received settlements or jury awards in personal injury claims, tax season can be confusing.
In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will explain how personal injury awards and settlements are treated by the U.S. tax code.
The case of a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a mysterious incident at her the home of her former boyfriend has been settled for $2.55 million. The case provides insight into the legal responsibilities of homeowners to persons injured on their property and illustrates the numerous and unpredictable ways that TBIs can affect a person’s life.
In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of the case and how TBIs can affect your lifestyle.
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 … Read more
In a stunning report from the Insurance Information Institute, nearly $700 million was paid by homeowners’ insurance providers to cover costs from dog bites in 2017. That a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
While they’re known to be among our most loyal friends, would you know what to do if someone else’s dog bit you?