Drivers who take their attention off the road for as little as two seconds increase their risk of getting into an accident, according to a study by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers restrict their in-car glances to two seconds, the research indicates even this may not be safe. In the study, … [Read more...]
Avoid Distractions While Driving
The more our society drives, the more distractions and dangers we face. When automobiles were first invented, they only traveled about 10 to 20 miles per hour at most, radios did not exist and other drivers were few and far between on the road. It was very easy to stay on task and focused on avoiding obstacles and dangers around us. These days, however, we have radios, roadways packed … [Read more...]
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Buying car insurance in Alaska can be a daunting task, you have several different choices for kinds of coverage, including uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. As the name suggests, this coverage applies if you are hit by someone who does not carry their own insurance. Is it really necessary to have this uninsured motorist insurance? Some people would argue it is not necessary to … [Read more...]
Statute Of Limitation In Alaska
If you get hurt in Alaska, one thing to remember is there is a time limit to filing a claim for your injuries. Like most states, Alaska has a statute of limitations. What is a statute of limitations? A statute of limitations sets a time frame for a law suit to be filed. For instance, if you were injured on July 1, you have two years from that date to file a lawsuit against the … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Awareness
March is Brain Injury Awareness (BIAA) month and provides awareness to people affected by brain injuries. There are two types of brain injuries: a non-traumatic brain injury and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries Non-traumatic brain injuries occur due to changes in brain function. Incidents may induce these kinds of injuries such as stroke, seizure, … [Read more...]
Z – What If My Car Accident Was Not Caused By A Driver?
It may seem like a driver's negligence is always the cause of car accidents, however this is not the case. Many car accidents involve one vehicle with no fault to the driver. In some personal injury lawsuits, the defendant will be a person or party who is not the driver. If the cause of a crash is related to a defective automobile or car part, the lawsuit may be against the … [Read more...]
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