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Find Out How Poor Maintenance Often Leads to Large Truck Accidents

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Find Out How Poor Maintenance Often Leads to Large Truck Accidents

The driver of a tanker truck triggered a nine-vehicle accident after his truck experienced brake failure. Nine people – one with serious injuries – were treated at local hospitals afterward. Further investigation discovered that the truck’s owner had been cited 16 times previously for “unsafe driving.” Even though they’re required to conduct regular maintenance on … Read more

How to Know If You Have A Valid Personal Injury Claim

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How to Know If You Have A Valid Personal Injury Claim

We’re proud to represent Alaskans who have been injured by others and help them secure the financial compensation to which they’re entitled so they can continue with their lives. It’s important to remember, however, that just being hurt – even severely in an accident – doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a valid personal injury … Read more

Find Out The Types of Compensation You’re Owed After a Car Accident

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Find Out The Types of Compensation You’re Owed After a Car Accident

According to some experts, you can expect to be involved in a car accident once every 17 years. Of course, accidents can run the gamut from minor fender benders to those resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you love is injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you … Read more

Simple Tips For Staying Safe On The Road This Holiday Season

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Simple Tips For Staying Safe

The holiday season is officially upon us and, according to reports, this time of year is traditionally among the deadliest. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation tells us that over the last five years, an average of 300 people lose their lives in accidents during the holiday season. The reasons are numerous, and include … Read more

Woman Settles for $2.55 Million After Falling At Ex-Boyfriend’s House

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Woman Settles for $2.55 Million

The case of a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a mysterious incident at her the home of her former boyfriend has been settled for $2.55 million. The case provides insight into the legal responsibilities of homeowners to persons injured on their property and illustrates the numerous and unpredictable ways that TBIs can affect a person’s life.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of the case and how TBIs can affect your lifestyle.

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Find Out How Threat of Punitive Damages Led to High Settlement With Trucker’s Employer

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Find Out How Threat of Punitive Damages

A U.S. Air Force captain fortunate to be alive has reached a settlement worth $46 million with the employer of a utility truck driver who struck and dragged him for nearly 500 feet. The amount could have been for far more because a jury, which had already awarded the victim a judgment of $41.9 million, … Read more

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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Why 4 Businesses Settled With This Man for $7 Million in Slip-And-Fall Case

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Why 4 Businesses Settled

A man who was seriously injured after he fell on an icy but unsalted bank parking lot has settled his slip-and-fall personal injury lawsuit for $7 million. Of course, it’s not surprising that a surface changed by weather was a contributing factor in the victim’s fall. Even though the case made its way to the … Read more

Why Halloween Is A Drunk Driving Nightmare

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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

5 Ways Insurance Adjusters Try To Get You To Settle For Less

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5 Ways Insurance Adjusters

We’ve implored our fellow Alaskans to never, under any circumstances, attempt to negotiate with the insurance provider of the person, business or organization that has caused an injury. The gist of our argument is that the insurance adjustors who contact you are in no way truly interested in you, your health, or what you’re facing … Read more