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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...