Barber and Associates, LLC

The firm serves clients throughout Alaska, including Anchorage, Wasilla, and surrounding communities.

There is never a charge for your initial attorney consultation, and injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis (no fees unless the firm makes a recovery).

Who we represent

Barber and Associates focuses on helping:

• People injured in serious accidents caused by another person or company
• Passengers and drivers hurt in motor vehicle crashes
• People injured by unsafe property conditions
• Families pursuing wrongful death claims after a preventable fatal accident
• People facing insurance disputes related to an injury claim

Types of injury cases handled

The firm handles a wide range of Alaska personal injury matters, including:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents and commercial vehicle crashes
• Drunk driving and drug-impaired driving accidents
• Slip, trip and fall injuries
• Spine injuries
• Fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Serious and catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death cases
• Insurance disputes related to injury claims

How Barber and Associates helps clients

In a personal injury case, insurance companies may try to minimize injuries, shift blame, delay payment, or push quick settlements before the full impact of the accident is known. Barber and Associates:

• Investigates what happened and gathers evidence
• Reviews medical records and consults experts when needed
• Documents the full impact of injuries on health, work, and daily life
• Deals directly with insurance companies and opposing parties
• Explains each step of the process so clients can make informed decisions
• Prepares cases for settlement, arbitration, or trial when necessary

The firm's goal is to protect clients' rights and pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other accident-related losses.

Where cases are handled

Barber and Associates represents injury victims:

• In Anchorage
• In Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley
• On Alaska highways and roadways
• In communities across Alaska, depending on the circumstances of the case

Common causes of motor vehicle accidents

Examples of factors that can contribute to a crash include:

• Drunk or impaired driving
• Drugged driving involving illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter substances
• Distracted driving (such as texting, phone use, or in-vehicle distractions)
• Speeding and other aggressive driving
• Drowsy or fatigued driving
• Hazardous winter and rural road conditions

Fault and evidence in Alaska car accident cases

Responsibility for a crash may be disputed. Evidence that can help establish what happened includes:

• Police or accident reports
• Photographs and videos of the vehicles, roadway, and conditions
• Witness statements and contact information
• Medical records and bills documenting injuries
• Vehicle damage estimates and repair records

Alaska uses comparative negligence principles. Fault can be allocated among the people responsible for an accident, and an injured person's share of fault can affect the damages recovered.

Working with insurance companies

After a claim is filed, insurance companies typically assign an adjuster to investigate the crash and evaluate the claim. Adjusters may:

• Request recorded statements
• Collect documents and medical records
• Make early settlement offers

Barber and Associates deals directly with insurance companies on behalf of injured clients, helps protect clients from common claim mistakes, and works to document the full value of the claim before resolution.

Lawsuits, settlements, and timelines

Most Alaska car accident claims are resolved through negotiation or settlement rather than a jury trial. Resolution can occur at different stages, including before or after a lawsuit is filed.

Factors that may affect timing include:

• The nature and severity of injuries
• How long it takes to reach maximum medical improvement
• The information insurance companies request and review
• Whether liability or damages are disputed

Under current Alaska law, many motor vehicle personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the accident, but specific deadlines and notice requirements can vary by case and party.

What an injured person can do after a crash

If circumstances allow, steps that may help protect a claim include:

• Seeking appropriate medical evaluation for any injuries or symptoms
• Calling law enforcement when required
• Photographing the vehicles, roadway, and surrounding scene
• Collecting contact information from witnesses
• Keeping copies of medical records, bills, and wage-loss information
• Preserving insurance correspondence and repair estimates

Barber and Associates provides free initial consultations to discuss Alaska car accident and motor vehicle injury claims.

Main contact details

• Phone: 907-276-5858
• Website: https://alaskainjury.com

There is never a charge for your initial attorney consultation.

Office locations

Barber and Associates meets with clients by appointment at the following offices:

• Anchorage office

540 East 5th Street Anchorage, Alaska 99501

• Wasilla office

1590 Financial Drive, Suite F-110 Wasilla, Alaska 99654

Consultations can often be arranged in person or by phone, depending on the circumstances and client needs.

Scheduling a free consultation

To request a free consultation with an Alaska personal injury lawyer at Barber and Associates:

1. Call 907-276-5858; or
2. Submit a contact form through the firm's website with your name, contact information, and a brief description of your situation.

A member of the firm will review the information and follow up to discuss next steps.

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