If you've lost a loved one in a drowning accident, you know the trauma that comes with it. The loss is hard enough, but finding out that something could have prevented the death is traumatic as well. Drowning Wrongful Death When another party is negligent or has a part in the death, drowning can be considered a wrongful death. For instance, a fishing boat goes out to sea when the … [Read more...]
ATV Accident Statistics
Many people in Alaska enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles as a recreational activity. Unfortunately, some riders do not follow appropriate safety precautions, leading to numerous serious injuries and fatalities each year relating to ATV accidents. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 337 people in the United States died in ATV accidents in 2016. Research continues … [Read more...]
Motorcycling Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recent data shows motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash compared to passenger car occupants. Safe motorcycling requires balance, coordination, and good judgment. Motorcycling Safety Tips If you're ever in a serious motorcycle crash, the best hope you have for protecting … [Read more...]
Drinking And Driving
Summer months are a great time to barbecue with the family and friends while enjoying the nice weather. Sadly, extended daylight hours and warmer weather is often accompanied with the risk of people drinking and driving. This means it is up to you to drive safer and avoid other drivers that may be driving while intoxicated. In the U.S., 29 people die daily in motor vehicle … [Read more...]
Death In A Crash: What To Do
It is devastating to be involved when there is a death in a crash, but these kind of accidents happen every day. Crashes involving small passenger vehicles, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists are more likely to result in deaths than those in semi-truck and large commercial vehicles. However, anyone can be killed in a crash. If you are in a crash, immediately take notes of what … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Or Malpractice Case: Which Should You File
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...]
