Being involved in a car crash is bad enough, but it is worse when involving another member of your family. Maybe your spouse wrecked into you or your child hit your vehicle; whatever the case, this is a difficult position. How does insurance coverage apply in such instances? What are the steps to take following an accident involving you and a family member? File An Insurance … [Read more...]
Practice Safe Driving In Alaska
There is not a fool-proof way for your family to completely avoid car accidents. Reckless drivers sharing the road make it challenging to avoid car crashes. At Merdes Law Office, we encourage our clients to practice safe driving techniques. Practice Safe Driving Techniques A responsible driver pays close attention to the roadway, reports dangerous drivers, and regularly … [Read more...]
Alaska Negligence Claims
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 … [Read more...]
Uninsured Drivers
Car accidents are stressful situations, uninsured drivers make already stressful situations even worse. Auto insurance is mandatory in every state in the U.S. Each state has minimum coverage requirements to legally drive. Despite insurance requirements, approximately one in seven drivers do not have car insurance at all. People may not carry insurance for different reasons, such as … [Read more...]
Rainy Season Safety
Drivers not prepared for wet weather conditions cause many car accidents. Each year, there are about 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. relating to adverse weather conditions. Each year, 47% of weather related crashes happen during rainfall. To avoid involvement in one of these kinds of accidents, drivers should take the appropriate safety precautions before getting behind … [Read more...]
Roundabouts Decrease Accidents
In Alaska, we see more roundabouts established each year throughout the state. Roundabouts are beneficial at intersections, making traffic flow easier and safer. The Federal Highway Administration says when roundabouts replace traffic signals at intersections, car accident rates drop. The number of people with severe injuries and overall rate of crashes drop significantly with … [Read more...]
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