Wrongful Death Claims

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 9, 2021

You may have heard the term “wrongful death claim” without truly understanding what it means. It is obvious that a “wrongful death claim” includes a victim’s death, but who brings such a claim against a defendant? How do you know if a death is wrongful or just an accident? What type of compensation is available

What is Wrongful Death?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted September 29, 2020

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You may have heard the term “wrongful death” from a variety of places, from the news to crime shows. Over our decades-long career, we’ve handled numerous wrongful death lawsuits. But for the everyday citizen, it may not be clear what a wrongful death lawsuit involves.

Discover How You Can Get the Justice You Deserve Through a Wrongful Death Claim

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted March 10, 2020

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Statistics tell us that roughly 29 percent of all traffic fatalities each year involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Running the numbers even further, that’s one death directly related to drunk driving every 48 minutes. What happens to the family members who are left devastated in the aftermath?

This Jury Sidestepped a State’s Cap on Wrongful Death to Award Family $27 Million

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 2, 2019

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An incredibly dangerous and bewildering game of cat-and-mouse between drivers of two trucking companies resulted in a $27 million wrongful death decision for the family of an Oregon woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of

Suppression of Evidence Leads to $20 Million Settlement in Drunk Driving/Wrongful Death Case

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 10, 2018

A disturbing case in Chicago involving the suppression of records about a man who caused a drunk driving accident that killed two young men has resulted in a $20 million settlement from the City of Chicago to the family of the victims. In this issue, we’ll talk more about the case and the specifics of

Faulty Design of Toyota 4Runner Leads to $12 Million Wrongful Death Verdict

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 4, 2018

If you own a Toyota 4Runner, you’ll definitely want to pay attention to this story. The family of a high school senior killed because of a fractured axle in her 4Runner has received a $12 million decision by a jury. During the trial, documentation revealed that there is a record of such incidents with 4Runners.

Employer Agrees to Pay Family $3.75 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted June 19, 2018

A victim’s employer and a subcontractor have agreed to pay surviving family members $3.75 million after the work truck he was operating overturned. In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of this wrongful death lawsuit.

You’ll Never Guess Why This Family is Suing Alaska Airlines

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted March 6, 2018

While mistakes can be made by anyone – including trained professionals – the consequences can often be deadly. When someone loses his or her life because of someone else’s negligence, surviving family members often have no other option than to file a wrongful death lawsuit to cover a host of expenses, including medical bills, lost

How Long Do You Have To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 11, 2017

In mid-June, the family of a Duke Energy worker who lost his life while on the job was awarded more than $27 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. In this issue, we’ll talk about the case, and share information about wrongful death lawsuits in Alaska.

Why Did Los Angeles Settle Wrongful Death Case for $9.5 Million

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 16, 2017

The family of a girl struck and killed by a taxi near a beach has settled their wrongful death case with the City of Los Angeles for $9.5 million. During negotiations, it was proven the city failed to take steps to protect pedestrian beach goers from traffic. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened.

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