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...
Personal Injury
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...
Reasons your personal injury lawsuit may be unsuccessful
If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may move forward and file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, you may believe “it’s in the bag” and that you have compensation coming your way. Unfortunately, you might be mistaken. The fact is, there...
Windshield injuries during a traffic collision
You take every possible precaution to drive safely in Alaska. You’ve managed to do this successfully for a number of years. Despite this, there is still a possibility that you end up in a collision. You may be able to control your own conduct, but you can’t directly...
A proactive approach to preventing injuries on your property
As a property owner, you certainly hope that you don't get sued by someone who gets injured on your property. Not only do you not want them to be injured, but you don't want to be liable for that injury. You know that there's always a risk that something could happen....
Was your Trucking Company Actually Responsible for a Crash?
When people get involved in accidents with semi-trucks, they often try to determine if the company was liable for the accident, not just the driver. This is very different than getting involved in an accident with someone in their personal car, when it is very clear...
Can a hunting guide be sued if a client is injured?
Working as a hunting guide means taking on some inherent risks. You're going to be in the backcountry of Alaska, it's not always the safest place to be. You may also be working with all sorts of different weapons, such as firearms, crossbows, traditional bows and...
“Flightseeing” aircraft crash litigation
With some of the most stunning scenery in the country, Alaska has a great many sightseeing (or “flightseeing”) charter flights. They often fly into wilderness areas, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather. Last August, one of these flights stuck a tree and crashed in...