The remote areas of Alaska coupled with the state’s often treacherous weather conditions means that traveling on roads in the Frontier State can be far more dangerous than other locations. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will give you a few tips for staying safe on the road. This
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.
When someone else injures you, a representative of their insurance provider is almost guaranteed to be among the first to contact you. If you have any hope or plans to receive compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, you’ll be smart by not taking their call. Their quick attempt to reach you is not
An intriguing survey from Volvo says the majority of U.S. drivers see distracted driving as the chief threat to road safety. According to survey participants, distracted driving even tops fears of speeding and driving under the influence. Interestingly, members of the Gen X population – those born from the early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s
One of the most common injuries experienced by victims of car and truck accidents is a concussion. Whether caused by the violent shaking of your head and upper body, or your head actually hitting the steering wheel or dashboard, a concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury that requires immediate medical attention.
A highly detailed study has found that precipitation – even when it’s slight – can increase the overall risk of fatal car crashes by as much as 34 percent. With the Anchorage area being prone to periods of rain, this news will hopefully serve as a wakeup call for drivers to be especially careful when
An Oregon jury has awarded almost $27 million to a man whose wife lost her life because of a careless “cat and mouse game” between two truckers. The judgment was made against the two trucking companies the truckers drove for. The damages went far above Oregon’s wrongful death cap of $500,000.
Faulty or improperly maintained equipment are among the leading causes of accidents involving large trucks. The was the case when a defective tire on a cement truck caused an accident that resulted in the death of another motorist. Following an ensuing personal injury/wrongful death lawsuit, a jury ordered Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. pay the
A Colorado man has been awarded $52.5 million after being hit by two separate motorists while riding his bicycle home from work. The verdict is one of the largest in Colorado history. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the case, and why the verdict was
A stunning report from The Washington Post confirms that, since 2000, more Americans have lost their lives in car crashes since both World Wars. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the causes of the accidents, and what you can do if someone in your family
