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How Do You Find the Right Personal Injury Attorney?

February 10, 2024June 14, 2022 by Barber & Associates LLC

If you have been injured in an accident, you are already dealing with medical bills, pain and suffering, and worry about how you will take care of your family. On top of all that, you are faced with making a choice about the right attorney to represent you. How do you choose the right personal … Read more

What Do Business Owners Have to Do To Keep Visitors Safe?

February 10, 2024May 31, 2022 by Barber & Associates LLC

While all property owners have legal obligations to make their areas safe for visitors, businesses often have special rules that apply to them. This is because businesses see far more traffic, in most cases than an average residence or other private property. Businesses are often required by law to take reasonable steps to keep their … Read more

What Is Discovery?

February 10, 2024April 12, 2022 by Barber & Associates LLC

You may hear the term “discovery” in connection with legal matters. What does this term mean? How is it important to victims of personal injury, and how do personal injury attorneys use discovery to help their clients collect monetary damages for their injuries?

How Do Attorneys Evaluate a Personal Injury Case?

February 10, 2024March 29, 2022 by Barber & Associates LLC

Have you ever wondered how a personal injury case is handled? How do attorneys decide on a settlement amount, and how do they communicate this to the other party? How are agreements reached, and how much does it cost to settle a case? These are all questions you may have if you are the victim of a personal injury. The process of settling a personal injury case is not simple, but understanding it can help you determine if your case is being handled properly and if you are recovering the full amount of compensation to which you are entitled.

Motorcycle Accidents On The Rise In Alaska

February 10, 2024March 12, 2022 by Barber & Associates LLC

According to recent reports from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Alaska experienced more motorcycle fatalities in the years 2018 to 2019 than in any two-year period combined since 2015. In 2018 alone, there were 12 fatal motorcycle accidents, which accounted for fifteen percent of all motor vehicle fatalities. Although the number dropped in 2019, experts … Read more

Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries and Outcomes

February 10, 2024September 28, 2021 by Barber & Associates LLC

Some of the most debilitating and devastating injuries occur when a victim suffers brain or spinal cord trauma. These types of injuries are often marked by permanent physical disability, loss of use of parts of the body, changes in intellectual or emotional makeup, and inability to work or live independently. Because these types of injuries are so devastating and life-impacting, it is very important for victims to have the help of a professional who can guide them through the settlement negotiation process after an accident.

Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes After an Accident

February 10, 2024April 15, 2020 by Barber & Associates LLC

What You Should Say and Should Not Say Right After Your Car Accident

If someone else has injured you, the ability to maintain your composure and think rationally in the immediate aftermath is essential to maintaining your legal options. The things you say and the actions you take after the accident can impact your life for years to come.

In this article, we’ll share some of the most common mistakes people make after an accident that wasn’t their fault – either at the accident scene or later on – that usually costs them dearly.

Learn All About the Discovery Phase of a Personal Injury Claim

February 10, 2024April 7, 2020 by Barber & Associates LLC

If you’ve been injured by someone else and decide to file a personal injury claim, one of the first processes you’ll likely go through is “the discovery phase.”

For your personal injury lawyer and the lawyer representing the person who caused the accident, the process of discovery is necessary to obtain facts and testimony that may be important to the case.

How Serious is a Concussion?

February 10, 2024October 16, 2019 by Barber & Associates LLC

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.