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...]
National Car Care Awareness Month
Spring is the perfect time for cleaning and repairing belongings after the cold of winter. Checking your vehicle between regular maintenance and repairs is very important. Before taking your vehicle out on the road this spring be sure it is safe. Here are some maintenance tips to remember before driving your car in support of National Car Care Awareness Month. Check Around The … [Read more...]
Slip And Fall Injuries During Breakup Season
Springtime is often known for rain showers and wild flowers, but in Alaska Spring is usually a bit different. Spring, more commonly known as Breakup in Alaska, brings a number of weather changes. With extreme variations in temperatures, extended daylight, and the occasional snow storm comes a medley of seasonal obstacles. Expanding potholes, flooded yards and ditches, and a mix of … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and attempts have been made to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. We've all seen signs or heard the commercials reminding drivers that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is absolutely one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Pediatric Burn Injuries From Scalding Water
The pediatric unit of a burn center makes it evident that many burn injuries experienced by young children are due to scalding hot water. Statistics support this conclusion, since 85% of burns for children under four years old are from two causes: scald burns or contact burns. Since the coronavirus has children all over the country out of school and in quarantine, burn injuries are an … [Read more...]
Z – Common Causes Of Car Crashes
A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
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