Getting hurt on the road isn't anyone's idea of a good day, but it's bound to happen to many each day. One of the problems you could run into is a damaged or faulty road. For instance, if you reported deepening potholes on the highway on the way to your workplace and never saw them repaired before your crash, the authorities in charge of maintaining the roads could be held accountable … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Dangerous Types Of Car Crashes?
As someone who has been in a car crash, one thought you may have had is how serious your crash could have been. Not all crashes are the same. After all, there are so many factors involved. Things like wearing a seat belt, getting hit in the front instead of the back, and speed all play a role in how serious a collision is. A few types of crashes are more dangerous and likely to cause … [Read more...]
What is Negligence?
Car crashes often occur due to one or more person's negligence. In a crash, the person who primarily causes the accident may attempt to blame the other party too. In other words, the defendant may try to place some or all liability on the plaintiff. This is a legal theory called "contributory negligence." Contributory Negligence Contributory negligence is when a person's … [Read more...]
Aggressive Driving Kills Alaskans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as: “when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Aggressive driving is a very serious problem which too often leads to injury and death. Studies show many Americans engage in speeding on a regular basis. Other unsafe … [Read more...]
Texting And Driving In Alaska Is A Crime And Dangerous To Others
Each year, the National Safety Council publishes a new edition of “Injury Facts” which reviews safety trends across the country. The 2014 edition included several facts about driving and cellphone use - including texting. The Statistics News about distracted driving is plentiful. It may be that the public has become jaded to all of the warnings about using cellphones while driving. … [Read more...]
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