Alaska residents who lose loved ones in an accident may wonder if the accident justifies a wrongful death claim. First, it is not necessary for there to be a criminal case first. A wrongful death suit may be filed without a criminal case. A wrongful death claim may proceed even if a criminal case fails. Unlike a criminal case, a civil suit does not have to be proven beyond a … [Read more...]
Cellphone Use Is UNSAFE for Teen Drivers
Distracted driving accounts for an alarming number of traffic accidents in Alaska. This is especially true for teen drivers. The main distraction for drivers is using a cellphone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 18 percent of fatal auto accidents nationwide are caused by distracted drivers. In total, 3,092 people died in crashes caused by distracted … [Read more...]
Safety At Home
Safety At Home Children should be safe at home. Research from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than twelve thousand children 19 and younger die each year from preventable accidents. Safety at home means keeping homes safer for children of all ages. Children get hurt more often because they are smaller and less aware of danger. They are also curious … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
November is National Child Safety and Protection Month. Keeping our children safe on the Internet is more important than ever. Merdes Law Office reminds everyone that we must work together to keep our children safe. The holiday season is here. Kids will be out of school. They will have more time to use cell phones, tablets, personal computers, and games. Technology is a big … [Read more...]
Family Snow Machine Safety
Winter sports are popular in Alaska, especially riding snow machines (also known as snowmobiles). Each year, many people, including children, suffer serious injuries while using a snow machine. Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury or death on snow machines. Passengers Are At Greater Risk Unknown to many, head injuries are more common among snow machine passengers … [Read more...]
Start Your Snow Machine Safely
As we enter wintertime, a lot of Alaskans will be taking to the snow on a snow machine. Remember they are as dangerous as they are fun. Reduce accidents and injuries by starting your snow machine safely. Be careful, be intelligent and have fun. SAFELY STARTING A SNOW MACHINE First, before you start your snow machine, make sure that it is pointed in a direction that is safe. If you … [Read more...]
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