How Serious is a Concussion?

How Serious is a Concussion?

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.

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Study Shows Risks of Crash Increases Big Time During Wet Weather

Study Shows Risks of Crash

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 travelling about.

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Senseless Road Rage Incident Leads to $27 Million Verdict

Senseless Road Rage Incident Leads to $27 Million Verdict

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.

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Faulty Tire Leads to $33 Million Verdict in Large Truck Accident Case

Faulty Tire Leads to $33 Million Verdict in Large Truck Accident Case

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 victim’s family $33 million.

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Find Out How Spinal Injuries Led to $52 Million Judgment

Find Out How Spinal Injuries

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 so high.

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More People Killed in Car Crashes Than Both World Wars

More People Killed in Car Crashes

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 experiences a similar account.

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Barber & Associates Opens New Location in Wasilla

Barber & Associates Opens New Location in Wasilla

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.

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How to Talk With Your Child About Dangers of Alcohol and Other Drugs

How to Talk With Your Child About Dangers of Alcohol

Statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism tell us that by the age of 15, 33 percent of American teens have tried alcohol. Those numbers tend to increase as they reach their late teen years.

In fact, those between the ages of 12-20 drink 11 percent of all alcohol consumed nationwide.

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Disturbing Statistics About Pot-Impaired Driving

Disturbing Statistics About Pot-Impaired Driving

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.

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Amphibious Duck Boat Tour Crash Results in Millions for Victims

Amphibious Duck Boat Tour Crash

A Montana woman has been awarded $4 million in damages for injuries – physical and emotional – she experienced after being thrown from an amphibious duck boat tour vehicle.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will give you details about the incident, and explain why two manufacturers are sharing the blame.

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