As a business owner, you know that it’s possible that someone could be injured on your property. They could be involved in a slip-and-fall accident, for example, that leads to a head injury. This is a very serious situation and you certainly want to avoid it. But you...
Personal Injury
A common misconception about HIPAA
If you work in the healthcare industry or run a medical center, you know that it’s very important to follow all of the laws that are in place to protect patients. You want to provide the proper level of care, and you need to make sure that regulations are adhered to...
2 important limitations on Alaska wrongful death lawsuits
When a person or a business harms someone else, the responsible party has legal and financial liability. The law in Alaska allows those harmed by the actions, negligence or omissions of others to pursue personal injury lawsuits. You can sue a drunk driver who broke...
Why listening to podcasts in the car might be a bad idea
Driving is a complex skill. It requires you to use not only your feet on the pedals and hands on the wheel but your eyes, ears and brain. Whatever else you do when in the car reduces your ability to do those things. One thing many people do is listen to podcasts....
NTSB announces plans to cut accidents due to speeding and alcohol
Every time you set out on public roads, you risk being injured by an irresponsible driver. The dangers of speeding and drunk driving are well known, yet many drivers continue to do one or both. New proposals from the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) would, if...
Who is responsible for a truck accident?
If an 18-wheeler injures you, you are likely looking at significant costs. Because these vehicles are so large, it is rare that anyone they hit escapes lightly. Hence, claiming compensation will be crucial. The problem is it’s not always as straightforward as it...
What is a safe following distance when driving?
Many collisions happen because drivers do not leave sufficient space between themselves and the vehicle in front. This is probably because most drivers do not know what the safe following distance is. The physical distance will vary depending on the speed you are...
The dangers of a lack of sleep when driving
Each day, thousands of people are injured in car crashes due to the actions of others. Poor driving behaviors such as speeding or drunk driving get a lot of attention, yet there is one thing that is just as dangerous that receives hardly any attention. What’s more, it...
2 times insurance won’t cover all of your crash-related expenses
Alaska has thousands of miles of the road, some with traffic jams during weekday rush hours and some where you can drive for hours without spotting other vehicles. Whether you spend more time commuting to work or driving out to rural communities for service calls, you...
The importance of driver focus
Drivers have a duty to pay attention to what’s going on around them. When they succumb to distractions, they can put others in danger. Distracted drivers claim an average of nine lives daily in this country. One thing that drivers may not realize is that even shorter...