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...]
National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month put in place in 1970 by President Richard Nixon. Blood donations help save lives every day in the United States and it is through donations that you can make a difference. The Need For Donations In the United States, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells and 7,000 units of platelets are needed daily. The average red blood transfusion provides … [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...]
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