Summertime in Alaska brings many opportunities to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, such as biking. It's important to talk to your children about what to expect and be aware of when riding a bike along a sidewalk or street in Alaska. Practice biking safety skills that foster awareness, discuss these frequently with children, and take appropriate precautions to ultimately encourage … [Read more...]
School Is In Session
School is in session. This means traffic pattern changes – both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Please be even more careful while driving and make every effort to ensure your child is as visible to other drivers. Watch For Buses, Pedestrians, And … [Read more...]
Bicycle Safety and Kids
Bicycles are great for exercise, transportation and fun. Bicycles also increase risk of injury when on or near the roads. Bicycle safety is an important part of riding a bike, especially for children. Kids Face Higher Risk Children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 19 are among those most at risk of injury when riding a bike. Teach kids bicycle safety and supervise. Keep … [Read more...]
Share the Road
Bicycles belong... It’s summer, and Fairbanks drivers are sharing the road with more than just a few hardy year-round cyclists. Respect between motorists and cyclists is critical. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 800 bicyclists died and over 400,000 people suffered bicycle-related injuries in the United States in 2019. Bicycles … [Read more...]
Safely Biking In Alaska
When biking in Alaska you'll see a variety of plants, wildlife, and natural landscapes along bike paths, sidewalks, public trails, and roadways. Alaska is full of beautiful scenery which is easy to enjoy regardless of which route you take. Stay safe and have fun when biking by being aware of your surroundings and abiding by all rules of the road. Riding Along Sidewalks And … [Read more...]
Children’s Personal Injury Claims In Alaska
When a child suffers injuries, a different set of legal standards applies to personal injury claims. Mainly, the differences lie in the level of care the at-fault parties owe children injured in the accident. The increase in level of care is a legal obligation and relates to the way a "reasonable" adult would act in order to ensure the safety of the child. Adults who fail to act … [Read more...]
