The Barber Law Firm just launched their new website, which is located at www.barberlawfirm.com. The site is easy to navigate and offers consumers who need to choose a personal injury law firm a lot of information about the Barber Law Firm.

One exciting new feature of the website is the Testimonials section. There, previous clients of the firm offer their experiences in working with us in both writing and in video. The new website also prominently features awards we’ve been given from various organizations. Sometimes, it can help to hear from a person who’s worked with us, or an organization in the legal field, in order to make a decision about whether or not to choose us to handle your case.

We have also added a lot of videos to our site, in which we explain answers to a lot of frequently asked questions, such as “What’s a Fair Settlement” and “What to Do When You’ve Been Injured on the Job.” These videos can help explain answers to common questions that clients may be curious about but don’t want to take the time to call a law firm and ask.

The new site also gives a lot more ways to connect with us. First, there’s a page in Spanish to reach out to potential Spanish-speaking clients. The website provides a handy link both to a form to email us, as well as a link to write an email from your own account. Phone numbers and contact information for all of our offices are easily accessible.

We hope you like the new site. Feel free to provide us with feedback on it. If you are looking for a personal injury law firm in the metroDallasarea, contact the Barber Law Firm. We are eager to help you get the compensation you deserve for your accident.

A motorcycle rider was tragically killed in an accident Wednesday night in Dallas. The accident occurred on Northwest   Highwayat Pickwick Lanewhen a female driving a Hyundai turned east onto Northwest   Highwayand hit a motorcycle that was driving westbound on Northwest Highway. The motorcyclist, who was about to celebrate his 24^th birthday, was speeding. He died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai suffered only minor injuries.

Speeding on a motorcycle poses serious risks, primarily to the motorcyclist, but also to other drivers on the road. In 2010, 4,502 people were killed in theU.S.in accidents involving motorcycles. An additional 82,000 were injured. Among fatal accidents, approximately 35% of those bikers were speeding. That means almost 1,600 people in theU.S.died because they were speeding on a motorcycle. In addition, 27 percent of motorcyclists in non-fatal accidents had prior speeding convictions. Speeding is an especially big problem with motorcyclists under the age of 30.

Drinking and driving can be a contributing factor – when people drink, they can lose their inhibitions and do something they might not normally do. About 28 percent of all motorcyclists in fatal accidents have blood alcohol concentrations over the legal limit.

It’s always tragic when a young person loses his or her life because of an avoidable accident, such as this motorcycle wreck. If you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck with a motorcycle, call theDallaspersonal injury attorneys at the Barber Law Firm at 972-231-5800. We will advise you on the best course of action to take.

Dallas police are asking parents of teenagers to discuss the dangers of street racing, after two tragic wrecks occurred in the past two months involving teenagers racing. According to police, the racing is not occurring late at night in empty areas. Instead, racing is occurring on main roads with heavy congestion.

The most recent accident happened on January 1 on Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas. A 16 year old driver was racing and killed a 53 year old father who was making a left turn in his pickup. The other accident occurred in November, after two teenagers in BMWs were racing at speeds over 100 miles per hour. One of the drivers lost control and caused a crash that killed another 16 year old. In both of the accidents, minors are facing charges.

 Unfortunately, speeding is a big problem that often gets overlooked. According to studies, speed is a factor in almost one-third of fatal crashes. Another study found that when many states raised their speed limits on interstates in 1996, motor vehicle fatalities went up significantly in those states. Speeding not only reduces the amount of time available to avoid a crash, but it also increases the severity of a crash once it occurs. For every 10 mile per hour increase in speed, crash forces on impact double, greatly increasing the chances of fatalities. When you factor in inexperienced teen drivers, speeding can be particularly deadly.

 Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in an accident in the Dallas area involving speeding? If so, contact the Barber Law Firm. Our attorneys have significant experience in helping accident victims get the help they need. Call us today at 972-231-5800.

It is a very common misperception among non-lawyers that almost any attorney can represent a client in almost any matter as long as the case is a common one. Many clients think that if they need a routine bankruptcy or a will prepared, they can go to the same attorney who handled their divorce or did the closing on their home. In addition, some attorneys will agree to handle a case outside their specialty in order to collect the fee.

 However, the truth is that the law is increasingly becoming more complex, so it is much better to find an attorney who specializes in what you need. Also, you may think you have a very simple, straightforward case. While this is sometimes true, more often a simple case can be filled with complexities that only an experienced attorney will recognize. Instead of finding any random attorney to handle your case, a better approach is to find the most experienced attorney in the field of law your case is in who you can afford to hire to handle your case.

 This is particularly true in personal injury cases. Although personal injury cases are very common, they can be very complex. Only an attorney with substantial personal injury experience should handle such a case. Also, once a case is settled, an injured party cannot get more compensation later if their medical circumstances change. Therefore, you should hire an experienced attorney to help you get the maximum amount of compensation available.

 Have you been injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence in the Dallas area? If so, contact the Barber Law Firm, a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping accident victims recover. Call them today at 972-231-5800 for a free consultation.

A tragic accident occurred in southeast Dallas on New Year’s Eve. A minivan was waiting to make a turn when a sedan slammed into the right side of the van. An eight year old boy and his seven year old brother were sitting in the cargo area of the van when the accident occurred. When the sedan slammed into the van, it knocked a jack into the head of the eight year old, killing him.

This horrible tragedy illustrates how vitally important it is to use child safety seats. It’s estimated that between 1975 and 2008, almost 9,000 lives were saved by child restraints. Unfortunately, crashes are still the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 and 14.

 Under Texas law, anyone under the age of eight must be secured in a safety seat. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends keeping children in a car seat for as long as possible, as long as they fit the seat’s height and weight requirements. Children under 13 should always ride in the back seat.

 When you are selecting a car seat for your child, choose it based on your child’s age and size, and choose one that fits well in your vehicle. Read your vehicle’s owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system, and also consult the car seat’s instruction book. If you are uncertain whether it’s installed correctly, locate a child car seat inspection station. 

 Have you or your child been injured in an automobile accident in the Dallas area? If so, contact the Barber Law Firm at 972-231-5800. Our attorneys will help you pursue your legal options.

Around 10 p.m. last night, a construction crane collapsed in a construction zone near Interstate 20 in Grand Prairie. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the crane collapse. Also, according to a spokesperson, traffic was not affected Wednesday because of the collapse. Officials are currently trying to determine the cause of the collapse. A portion of the crane has been left draped over an elevated highway that’s currently under construction.

Although no one was hurt in this crane accident, cranes can be deadly, particularly when they collapse in high traffic areas. If you have been injured in any type of construction accident in the Dallas area, contact Dallas construction accident attorney Kris Barber at 817-329-5095. He will advise you on whether you have a good case or not and the next steps to take in pursuing your claim.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area has become a hub for major sporting events, festivals, and other events and attractions that draw thousands of tourists into the area. Although events such as the World Series bring a lot of attention and tourism dollars into the Dallas/Fort Worth area, they also bring a lot of traffic headaches for many residents.

With this being the second year in a row of the World Series coming to Arlington, the city of Arlington made a lot of plans to avoid the extreme congestion associated with a major sporting event. In addition to the World Series, the Dallas Cowboys hosted the St. Louis Rams during one game of the World Series, and during that time, there were also several other events going on in the area.

Additional parking lots were opened up to handle the traffic, and each had several access points. During days when the Cowboys were not playing, additional parking was available in lots in the Cowboys Stadium. The city of Arlington also set up a special World Series website that contained updated information on traffic and parking. Even with the advance preparation, traffic in the area was still a nightmare for many drivers.

When driving to events with a huge turnout, such as a World Series game, experts recommend leaving early, wearing comfortable shoes, and preparing for a long walk. It’s also a good idea to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. Also, avoid leaving valuables in your vehicles. Thieves often see huge sporting events as a great opportunity. It’s also important to avoid parking on private property. If you park in a private business’s lot, you risk parking illegally and giving your money to scam artists who don’t own the lot, and you could get towed.

If you are attending a big event in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, be careful and have fun. If you have been involved in an accident in the area due to the negligence of another careless driver, contact Kris Barber, Dallas automobile accident attorney, at 972-231-5800 to pursue your legal options.

A tragic accident occurred north of Dallas yesterday in Fairview, where a worker was killed and another is missing after repairing a sewer line. Authorities say one of the men went into the sewer to remove a plug on a sewer line. The man was most likely overcome by gas from the sewer. When the man didn’t emerge, a second man went to find him and didn’t come out.

The body of the first man to go into the sewer was found yesterday morning. Authorities are looking for the second man but are not hopeful of finding him alive. It is standard procedure to check air quality before going into a sewer, but because the men were basically done with the project when they realize they had one line to unplug, they might have failed to follow safety recommendations. OSHA is currently investigating the accident.

If you have been injured in an accident at the workplace, you or your loved ones may be able to either collect workers’ compensation payment or other compensation for your injuries. Call Dallas workers’ compensation attorney Kris Barber at 972-231-5800 to learn more.

A recently released national survey conducted by the Ad Council has shown how prevalent and dangerous texting while driving is becoming in the U.S.

Tragically, distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sixteen percent of all drivers younger than age 20 who were involved in fatal crashes were reportedly distracted while driving.  Eighty-two percent of drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 have read a text message while driving. Shockingly, a driver who is texting while behind the wheel is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash than a non-texting driver.

In order to encourage drivers to stop texting while driving, the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Agencies, the NHTSA and the Ad Council are joining forces to launch a new public service advertising campaign across the country. The campaign will include TV, radio, outdoor and digital ads. The campaign will also feature Facebook, Twitter and YouTube content. All advertisements will direct viewers to www.stoptextsstopwrecks.org, a website that will teach teens and young adults facts about texting and driving and tips on how to stop.

The promoters of the ad campaign are hoping it will have the same impact on behavior as prior campaigns which targeted seat belt use and preventing drunk driving. Texting is now becoming as much of a problem as drunk driving – research has shown that texting can delay a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent, which is the legal limit.

There is no doubt that texting while driving is quickly becoming a major problem on our roadways. If you have been injured in a car accident with a driver who was texting while driving, contact Dallas personal injury attorney Kris Barber at 817-329-5095 to learn how to pursue your legal rights.

An accident in Grand Prairie over the weekend left one high school student dead and three injured. The accident occurred 11:30 on Saturday night on Texas 360 in Grand Prairie.

One of the students lost control of her Lexus while she was passing a slower vehicle at a high rate of speed. The Lexus ran into the center median and hit a tree. One of the students died at the scene. Another student was ejected from the vehicle and is in critical condition in a Fort Worth hospital. Police do not believe alcohol was involved in the crash.

This tragic accident reminds us of the dangers of inexperienced drivers behind the wheel. If you have been involved in an accident with an inexperienced driver, contact Dallas automobile accident attorney Kris Barber at 972-231-5800.