An alarming report by SafeHome.org has found that Alaska sixth most arrests in the nation for driving under the influence (DUI).
Researchers used FBI and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2017 to compile the report.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Why is There an Increase in Binge Drinking During the Holidays?
While this is the season for spreading good cheer and getting set to ring in the New Year, it’s also a time that we usually see more binge drinking and increasingly more dangerous roads.
Why Are DUI Arrests Up at Anchorage Airport?
A recent news report tells of an alarming increase in DUI (driving under the influence) arrests at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. What’s behind the uptick? We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Remember, if someone in a large truck injures you, you need qualified legal representation to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.
“Melrose Place” Actress Goes to Prison Again For Drunk Driving
Amy Locane, an actress known for her appearances on the 1990s TV hit “Melrose Place,” has received prison time for a drunk driving accident that led to the death of a 60-year-old woman. What’s particularly striking is that this is the second sentencing for the 2010 incident. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers … Read more
Find Out Why Seattle Settled Repeat DUI Offender Case for $13 Million
A man has previously been arrested five times for driving under the influence (DUI) was somehow allowed to keep his license. Unfortunately, a husband and wife were the victims when the convicted driver decided to drink and drive yet again.
Thankfully, the City of Seattle has agreed to pay the victims’ surviving family members $13 million.
Why Halloween Is A Drunk Driving Nightmare
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 … Read more
Drunk Driving Victim Sues Estate; Settles for $1.45 Million
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 Barber & Associates will share details from the case.
Is It Time to Change the Legal BAC Content for Drunk Drivers?
The legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level was at 0.08 percent in all 50 states by 2004. While fatalities from drunk driving accidents did decline, is 0.08 percent low enough? A new study is recommending that the level is reduced even further since the risk of accidents while driving drunk is significant at lower BAC … Read more
Suppression of Evidence Leads to $20 Million Settlement in Drunk Driving/Wrongful Death Case
A disturbing case in Chicago involving the suppression of records about a man who caused a drunk driving accident that killed two young men has resulted in a $20 million settlement from the City of Chicago to the family of the victims.
In this issue, we’ll talk more about the case and the specifics of why you need a skilled and dogged Alaska personal injury lawyer on your side to obtain justice on your behalf.
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