Wrongful deaths and deaths related to medical malpractice aren't the same, and the difference is important to your case. A person's death as a result of another person's intentional act or negligence is a wrongful death case. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed for deaths related to car crashes, intentional killings, police killings and other accidents. Key Differences Between … [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...]
Z – Justice in Alaskan Car Accident Cases
Criminal law uses tools such as prison, jail, fines, probation, community service and other penalties to punish a person guilty of a crime. Justice is shaped differently in civil law because negligence is not the same as a crime. Negligence is not a Crime What determines if an injury is a crime or negligence? An injured person is described as a victim. Justice for the victim … [Read more...]
Increased Risks Associated with Holiday Travel
The American Auto Association reports that more than 27,900 Americans will be injured in car accidents during holiday travel. The National Safety Council reports that more than 250 people will die in a car crash during the Christmas and New Year seasons. A major cause of holiday travel deaths is alcohol. Bad weather also causes accidents. When you add drinking, driving and bad … [Read more...]
Personal Injury Claims Are About Social Accountability
Lawyers arguing personal injury cases to juries often talk about costs. Costs frequently include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Some costs, such as medical bills, are easy to calculate. Other costs, such as future medical bills and pain and suffering, are more difficult to quantify. The idea behind personal injury claims is to make the person suffering loss as close … [Read more...]
Accidents with Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists in Alaska
Like most states, Alaska requires drivers to buy car insurance before operating a vehicle. Alaska requires coverage amounts of $50,000 per person for bodily injury or death, and $100,000 per accident. Alaska also requires $25,000 property damage insurance coverage. Unfortunately, not all drivers comply with these requirements. Too many drivers on Alaskan roads have no insurance at all. … [Read more...]
