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.
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
Deaths from distracted driving are on the rise. According to numbers from the National Safety Council (NSC), over 40,000 people lost their lives last year because of vehicle crashes caused directly by distracted driving. The NSC has proclaimed the month of April to be Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and is encouraging all drivers to take … Read more