Yes, Texting and driving is illegal in Alaska. Texting and driving is a Class A Misdemeanor in Alaska punishable by up to one year in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for a first offense. If a fatal accident occurs as a result of texting while driving, these penalties escalate to a Class A Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. The … [Read more...]
What Is Negligence?
What is Negligence? In many ways, negligence law embraces the signs we used to see at the local Five and Dime: “If you break it, you buy it.” When someone is negligent, he or she must be accountable. Holding someone accountable is much like the parent of a five-year-old who is running in the house – and breaks a lamp. You know what you must do next. You must help your child accept … [Read more...]
Own It – Be Accountable
Am I Responsible? “But the car is in my name…” People often contact our office, worried because they loaned their car to a friend, who then caused a crash. While these callers want to Own It - Be Accountable, they are normally concerned about two things: (1) the injured person; and (2) whether the caller is responsible. They are relieved to learn that under Alaskan law, simply … [Read more...]
After An Accident
According to Alaska Law, after an accident, the operator of a vehicle must immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident. This is mandatory after an accident resulting in injury to a person, the death of a person, or in damage to a vehicle occupied by a person, When an unattended vehicle is struck by another driver, the driver must make all reasonable efforts to contact the … [Read more...]
Removing Snow And Ice From Vehicles
Snow and ice buildup are part of the long Alaskan winter. Snow and ice will accumulate near walkways, on buildings, on houses, and on vehicles. Cleaning off your vehicle before driving down the road is imperative to keeping Alaskan roads safe. Windshields Ice often builds up on windshields and needs to be cleaned off before driving. If you store your vehicle outside, lift wipers so … [Read more...]
Tailgating
September 13-19 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck driving is a dangerous career in the United States with crashes occurring daily across the country. Bad driving habits such as tailgating make roads even more dangerous. Tailgating Tailgating is when a vehicle drives too close to the vehicle in front of it. Drivers should leave a safe distance between their … [Read more...]
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