auto accident attorney alaska

What Should I Do If I am Injured in Someone Else’s Vehicle?

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Being injured in someone else’s vehicle can be a distressing experience, especially if the person is a friend or relative.  However, knowing the proper steps to take can help ensure your health and legal rights are protected. Whether the accident was caused by another driver or the person operating the vehicle you were in, it … Read more

The Facts About Auto Accidents and Back Injuries

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A car accident often causes both minor and serious injuries.  Many people complain of aches and pains after an accident, and fortunately, most of these go away fairly quickly.  However, back pain is one of the most common long-term injuries people suffer following a car crash, and many of these injuries do not simply resolve themselves.

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Who Is Liable For Work Vehicle Accidents?

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Many people have a fairly good understanding of how liability insurance works for their own personal vehicles.  They go to an insurance company, pick out a plan, choose their coverage and deductible amounts, and file a claim if they are ever involved in an accident.  Alaska law requires a minimum amount of liability insurance if a person drives on our roads, so this process is usually fairly straightforward.  Many drivers now carry uninsured motorist coverage to protect them against those who fail to insure their own vehicles, as well. 

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6 Things to Keep in Your Car In Case of an Accident

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Driving in Alaska can be quite challenging. From winding roads, to unpredictable weather, to irresponsible drivers, the possibility of getting into an accident is always present. No one leaves the house expecting to get into a car accident, which is why it’s common to be unprepared. As a law firm that handles auto accidents and … Read more

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

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No matter how many precautions you take while behind the wheel, being involved in a car accident can still leave you reeling. The shock of the moment and the ensuing rush to make sure everyone is ok can leave you in a haze of confusion.

If you’re physically able, being able to talk with the other driver(s) is essential – especially later on when your mind is clear if you seek to take legal action to recover costs for medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering.

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Discover How Fault is Determined in a Car Accident

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If you’ve been in a car accident, determining who is at fault is crucial to you getting the justice and compensation you deserve.

While the location and intensity of the damage done to the vehicle can provide clues about how the accident unfolded, it doesn’t tell the whole story.

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More People Killed in Car Crashes Than Both World Wars

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A stunning report from The Washington Post confirms that, since 2000, more Americans have lost their lives in car crashes since both World Wars.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the causes of the accidents, and what you can do if someone in your family experiences a similar account.

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Why Are Backseat Passengers More Prone to Serious Injuries?

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A young male passenger wearing a seat belt and sitting in the middle backseat took the brunt of the injuries –including a life-threatening head injury – when the driver of the vehicle he was riding in lost control and spun off the road. The other two passengers, also wearing their seat belts but placed in … Read more

Take the Pledge to Be An Attentive Driver

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The year 2018 was a devastating one for many families throughout the U.S. as more than 40,000 people lost their lives in vehicle fatalities. According to the National Safety Council, quite a few of those accidents were caused by distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and in this issue, the Alaska personal injury … Read more

Who Is To Blame In A Multi-Car Accident?

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When you’re involved in a two-car accident, it’s usually easy for law enforcement officers and insurance adjustors to determine who is at fault. However, how is fault determined when more than two vehicles are involved?

Thankfully, there is a method for sorting through what could be a complicated process.

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Are Older Truck Drivers Making Roads More Dangerous?

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In mid-February, a 72-year-old public works truck driver for the city of Columbus, Ga. was charged with failure to yield and misdemeanor vehicular homicide in connection with a car crash that resulted in the death of a 63-year-old victim. In late January, a 65-year-old truck driver crashed into a church parking lot resulting in extensive … Read more

Why You Should See A Doctor After A Car Accident – Regardless of How You Feel

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Practically every minute of every day, someone in the U.S. is in an auto accident. That’s according to stats from the National Highway Traffic Association.

If you’re involved in an accident, one of the first things you should do is be seen by your doctor. Many car accident victims make the mistake of not seeing their doctor because they generally feel OK.

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Why Running Red Lights Can Be Deadly

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In late December, a drunk driver tragically killed an elderly man after running a red light. The driver, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder and driving while impaired.

While we talk often here about the dangerous consequences of drunk driving, running red lights has long been a deadly problem on U.S. streets, and there’s no end to the trend in sight.

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Find Out The Types of Compensation You’re Owed After a Car Accident

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According to some experts, you can expect to be involved in a car accident once every 17 years. Of course, accidents can run the gamut from minor fender benders to those resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you love is injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you … Read more

Simple Tips For Staying Safe On The Road This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is officially upon us and, according to reports, this time of year is traditionally among the deadliest. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation tells us that over the last five years, an average of 300 people lose their lives in accidents during the holiday season. The reasons are numerous, and include … Read more

Why Is Ford On The Hook for a $25.9 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

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The faulty design of a van’s seatbelts has resulted in a jury’s decision to award a family $25.9 million for the wrongful death of a woman who lost her life after the church van she was traveling in crashed and ejected her from the vehicle. In this issue, we’ll share specifics from the case, and … Read more

Take The Pledge To Avoid Distracted Driving

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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

Man Who Chose To Drink Again Causes Tragic Wreck Leading to $15 Million Judgement

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A man who had been sober for 28 years decided to start drinking again, and it didn’t end well. After getting behind the wheel drunk, he crashed head-on into a car; killing a 9-year-old boy, paralyzing a 7-year-old with horrendous spinal injuries and permanently injuring a woman. A judge has awarded the victims’ families $15 … Read more

If You Think Teens Are Most Dangerous Drivers, Think Again!

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If you think teens are the worst drivers on the road, you’re in for a surprise. A new report from AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that the most dangerous drivers on our highways are actually young millennials (19-24).

In this issue, we’ll find out what young millennials are doing that makes them such dangerous drivers, and see if they’re the only ones we should be on the lookout for.

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Why Are Traffic Deaths in Alaska Increasing?

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We shared news recently about traffic deaths nationwide increasing by just over 10% for 2016 from last year, but here in Alaska the news is much worse.

According to information released by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, traffic fatalities here have jumped almost 34% since last year.

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Find Out Why Rural Roads Are Far More Dangerous

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In a recent blog post, we brought you the horrific news of a 10% jump in traffic fatalities nationwide during the first half of 2016. One important finding in the report was the inherent danger of driving on rural roads. The Danger of Rural Roads Even though they carry less than half of U.S. traffic, … Read more

Traffic Deaths Jump by More Than 10% in the First Half of 2016

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A stunning report from the U.S Department of Transportation last week revealed that traffic fatalities across the nation rose by an estimated 10.4% in the first half of 2016. The sharp jump comes on the heels of a 7.2% increase in 2015.

The Hard (and Difficult) Numbers

17,775 people lost their lives on the roads during the first half of 2016. That’s compared to 16,100 over the same period in 2015. There were eventually 35,092 traffic deaths last year.

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