Distracted Driver’s Employer Settles With Victim’s Family for $6 Million

Distracted Driver’s Employer Settles With Victim’s Family for $6 Million

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.

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Know The Perils of Drowsy Driving

Know The Perils of Drowsy Driving

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

4 Ways of Proving a Driver Who Injured You Was Distracted

4 Ways of Proving a Driver Who Injured You Was Distracted

In a previous issue, we talked about the growing dangers of distracted driving. In it, we shared the news that over 3,000 people lost their lives last year from injuries sustained in crashes involving distracted drivers. If you’re injured by a distracted driver, it can be difficult proving their attention was not on the road. … Read more