In a recent post, we shared news of a 47-year-old woman awarded of nearly $2 million for falling in a convenience store. Such accidents happen often, and can be especially dangerous for members of the elderly population. In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk more about the potentially
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
We talked recently about the importance of seeing a doctor immediately after being involved in an accident. Simply put, an examination by a physician as soon as possible is important to strengthening your personal injury case, and receiving the justice and compensation to which you’re entitled. However, did you know that what you actually discuss
There’s more news about the disturbing rise in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrian deaths has reached a 28-year high. We reported on this issue several months back when the results of a nearly global study were released.
After being offered just $50,000 by his employer following an injury on the job, a former employer was awarded $1.63 million by a jury. Rather than taking the low-ball settlement offer, the victim was wise to secure the services of a personal injury lawyer who was not afraid to take the case all the way
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
We’ve warned Alaskans who are injured by someone else’s negligence to never attempt to negotiate with an insurance provider for a settlement without the legal expertise of an Alaska personal injury lawyer. In this issue, we have yet another classic real-life illustration why it literally pays to let the process play out. After being seriously
A man who suffered a host of injuries after his car was struck by a 48-foot tractor-trailer truck wisely rejected a $300,000 pre-trial offer from the trucking company and took his case to court. His reward? A judgment of $3 million in his favor. It’s another example of why it makes sense to turn down
An elderly husband and wife who sustained a host of injuries after being injured by a distracted driver have settled their case for $1.3 million. In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the case and further explore the dangers associated with distracted driving.
In late February, a school bus driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after he confessed to police officers of consuming three-quarters of a gallon of bourbon the previous night. To prove it, he supplied a breath sample of .18 – more than twice the legal limit for driving. In this
