Alaska residents and businesses count on their insurance companies to protect them after an accident. When you file a claim, you expect your insurance company to treat you fairly and do what they are supposed to do, which is provide compensation for your losses. An...
Personal Injury
3 times a business could be liable for someone’s injuries
Usually, injuries are the fault of a person, not a business. Some people cause their own injuries by engaging in reckless conduct, such as horseplay by an unsupervised swimming pool. Other times, an individual can clearly show that another person is to blame for their...
How much does it cost to live with a spinal cord injury?
Those who have been seriously injured and have suffered spinal cord injuries need to remember that the costs from that injury are going to far exceed the immediate treatment costs related to their harm. For instance, they could be an individual who was injured in a...
Common causes of aviation accidents
The fear of flying is considered one of the most common fears experienced. While this fear might stem from their fear of heights or the fear of small spaces, it is most often due to a person’s fear that the airplane will crash. Although plane crashes are statistically...
Comparative fault may reduce damages awarded
When a car accident involving multiple parties occurs, involved parties may want to blame the accident on anyone but themselves. However, it is not uncommon for multiple parties to be at fault for an Alaskan accident. In Alaska and other states with “pure comparative...
Four ways to defend your business in a personal injury lawsuit
A personal injury lawsuit can threaten the reputation and financial viability of your business. With so much on the line, you need to find a way to aggressively defend yourself. That’s easier said than done, especially when the evidence is unfavorable to your...
Seeking medical care for a concussion after an accident
After an accident, some injuries could appear immediately, while some could take hours or days to manifest. Regardless, these injuries could require urgent medical attention to prevent them from worsening. Common issues caused by different accident types include...
Damage caps and time limits for personal injury in Alaska
Have you ever faced the agonizing aftermath of an accident? In Alaska, those who have suffered due to someone else's negligence may receive compensation for their pain and suffering. This covers your immediate financial losses and the emotional toll it takes. These...
Can slips and falls cause severe injuries?
Slip-and-fall accidents could happen anywhere to anyone. Some occupations could be prone to slips and falls, such as warehousing jobs that involve significant heavy lifting. Most fall injuries are mild, requiring little to no medical care. However, others, such as...
2 reasons your Alaska PI claim may be refused
A slip-and-fall, car accident, medical malpractice or a dog bite, personal injuries come in many forms. And when they do, the outcome can be life-altering. If your injuries are attributable to someone else’s unlawful actions, you may hold the liable party accountable...