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...
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...
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...
As a store owner, you live in fear of the day when someone will become injured in your store and threaten to sue you. You feel some sympathy for them and their injury, but you know it could be expensive and you may not agree that it is your fault that they were...
A person who’s suffered an injury that was caused by the negligence of another person can often pursue a claim for compensation. While some people might think of this as easy, that’s not the case. Instead, personal injury claims are complex matters that must be...
Families in Alaska unexpectedly lose people they love every day, and often these small tragedies are the results of illness or uncontrollable circumstances. However, sometimes one person or a company causes injury to someone else. Occasionally, those injuries proved...
If you’re involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer, you might initially assume that you'd hold the trucker liable for any injuries you suffered. While that's generally the case, that isn't always the only entity that you may be able to hold liable for your injuries....
Sustaining an injury as a result of another person’s acts of negligence can be a traumatic experience. There are multiple types of compensation you can consider pursuing. However, to ensure you are sufficiently compensated for your injuries, it is crucial that you...
Alaska is one of very few U.S. locations that routinely offers residents and visitors the chance to explore the state from small commercial aircraft. Small airplanes are a common sight in Alaska as they ferry people to remote locations that are otherwise unreachable....
Slip-and-falls are some of the most expensive incidents that can occur in a business. Within a matter of seconds, someone could fall and suffer a brain injury or other serious medical issue because of wet floors, excess dirt or even spilled products. It is very...