Pursuing a fair settlement on your behalf will most likely be the first course of action by your personal injury lawyer if someone else injures you. If no settlement is possible, the next step is to take the matter to court for a jury’s decision. When do you know, though, when settling your case is … Read more
An incredibly dangerous and bewildering game of cat-and-mouse between drivers of two trucking companies resulted in a $27 million wrongful death decision for the family of an Oregon woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong
In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of the incident – including how the jury was able to sidestep Oregon’s cap of $500,000 on wrongful death decisions.
Wearing your seat belt is essential for your protection on the road. It’s also mandated by Alaska state law. While buckling up is indeed the most important step when you get behind the wheel, it’s equally important to make sure you’re doing it the right way. Not doing so can easily result in serious bodily … Read more
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.
Here in Alaska, all vehicle owners are required to secure insurance. While the minimum requirements for auto insurance coverage are $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage, the sad truth is that not all drivers will have insurance.
If a driver with no insurance or not enough insurance injured you, would you have any other way to cover the associated medical bills and property damage costs?
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
A waste collection company has agreed to pay the family of a young woman killed by one of its truckers a $6 million settlement. Additionally, the truck driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle and is facing prison time.
In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of the incident – including its disturbing cause.
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
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
In November, a 35-year-old man who fell asleep behind the wheel crossed over into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car – killing its driver and her 6-year-old child. Although no one knows that precise moment that sleep overtakes a person’s body, merely feeling sleepy can affect your ability to drive. In this issue, the … Read more