Alaska’s roads have been at the bottom of the Reason Foundation's Highway System Report for years. Alaska was last in 2013, moving to 48th in 2018. Alaska Highways Rank 49th in the Nation as of 2019. These rankings are based upon the quality and the road system' s cost-effectiveness. In addition to the conditions on rural roads, the report found an increase in bad conditions on … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Saves Lives
2020 was a year of change in how Americans connect, work, and travel. Many of us are feeling stress on new levels. Unfortunately, the pandemic and stay-at-home orders have been accompanied by a sharp increase in risky driving and fatal crashes. Please drive safely… safe driving saves lives Most Fatal Crashes Are Linked to Risky Behavior The National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]
Texting and Driving in Alaska is Illegal
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...]
Drive Safely – Roundabouts
Roundabouts create better traffic flow and reduce fatal collisions. They can be intimidating because there is no traffic signal telling drivers what to do next. Roundabouts make drivers think about what they must do to safely reach their destination. In the winter, driving through a roundabout can be scary due to slick road conditions. Precautions need to be … [Read more...]
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