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Why Are Backseat Passengers More Prone to Serious Injuries?

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Why Are Backseat Passengers More Prone to Serious Injuries?

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

Take the Pledge to Be An Attentive Driver

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Take the Pledge to Be An Attentive Driver

The year 2018 was a devastating one for many families throughout the U.S. as more than 40,000 people lost their lives in vehicle fatalities. According to the National Safety Council, quite a few of those accidents were caused by distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and in this issue, the Alaska personal injury … Read more

Why You Should See A Doctor After A Car Accident – Regardless of How You Feel

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Learn What to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident

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.

If you’re involved in an accident, one of the first things you should do is be seen by your doctor. Many car accident victims make the mistake of not seeing their doctor because they generally feel OK.

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Why Running Red Lights Can Be Deadly

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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.

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4 Tips for Selecting the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

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4 Tips for Selecting the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

If someone else harms you, a personal injury lawyer is your best option for securing the compensation to which you’re entitled. Because medical bills and lost income can quickly put most of use in a bind, it’s crucial that you get as much compensation as possible.

In this issue, the personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will equip you with the knowledge you need to make sure you’re able to select the right lawyer for your case.

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4 Tips For Surviving a Car Crash

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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.

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What’s Behind the Multi-Million Dollar Jury Awards in Seattle?

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Multi-Million Dollar Jury Awards

Two separate jury awards in Seattle –reached within days of one another – have resulted in multi-million dollar awards for bicyclists who were hit by vehicles. One verdict was against the City of Seattle, while the other was against a driver’s employer.

We’ll talk about them both in this issue.

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Why Are Traffic Deaths in Alaska Increasing?

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Traffic Deaths in Alaska Increasing

We shared news recently about traffic deaths nationwide increasing by just over 10% for 2016 from last year, but here in Alaska the news is much worse.

According to information released by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, traffic fatalities here have jumped almost 34% since last year.

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Find Out Why This Workhand Was Awarded $7.2 Million

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Why This Workhand Was Awarded

A laborer hired to remove copper and brass piping from a demolition site has been awarded $7.2 million because of unsafe working condition that led to him falling 18 feet onto a concrete floor. How it Happened As the man was on a catwalk at the site, he went hard over the railing and took … Read more

Crash With Pizza Delivery Guy on Wet Road Leads to $11 Million Award

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Crash With Pizza Delivery Guy

A woman with long-term brain damage stemming from a vehicle collision with a pizza delivery man on a wet road has been awarded $11 million by a jury. The Case at a Glance The crash occurred on a rain-slick road when the pizza driver crossed the centerline and struck the victim, then 49, head-on. The … Read more