Negligence claims occur when a person does not act reasonably to prevent other parties from suffering injuries or damages. If negligence is a substantial factor in causing injuries or damages, the negligent person, business or organization will be financially liable.
Under Alaskan state law, parties may pursue negligence claims for injuries against at-fault parties. These kind of claims, known as personal injury claims, fall under the jurisdiction of Alaska’s civil court system.
Negligent parties may pay money as compensation to those suffering injuries or damages.
Some of the most common types of personal injury claims involve car accidents. At-fault drivers often fail to reasonably pay attention, fail to follow the rules of the road or negligently cause an accident in another way. Often, car insurance covers parties in motor vehicle accidents when one or more of the drivers acts negligently.
Businesses or organizations may also be liable for different reasons in unique situations.
Cities or municipalities may be liable for failing to maintain roads. Property owners may be liable for failing to keep properties safe for visitors. Often, property insurance can cover incidents related to a business’ or organization’s negligence.
It is important to remember that negligence in most situations is not a crime, therefore negligence lawsuits do not take place in criminal court. Most parties do not intentionally harm other people, and negligence is not the sign of a “bad” person.
Holding someone accountable for negligence will not cause the other party to experience imprisonment, punishment or face criminal consequences. A successful negligence suit, however, may require the at-fault party to pay substantially.
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