The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as: “when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” Aggressive driving is a very serious problem which too often leads to injury and death. Studies show many Americans engage in speeding on a regular basis. Other unsafe … [Read more...]
“Medical Payments” Auto Insurance Explained
Many people consider how much auto insurance coverage they may need, balanced against its cost. Yet, most people don't think much about the different kinds of auto insurance available to them. Most don’t know medical payments insurance is even available. Unfortunately, despite being legally mandatory, many Alaskan drivers fail to carry any auto insurance – much less the right amounts. … [Read more...]
Pain and Suffering Recovery
Whether it’s an automobile or plane crash, a boating disaster, or a slip and fall, suffering from injuries is expensive. Medical bills quickly add up and become overwhelming. Lost wages only make matters worse by creating stress and complications. Compensation for pain and suffering may be helpful but can be difficult to understand. PAIN AND SUFFERING Economic damages, such as … [Read more...]
Hands Free Cell Phones Are NOT Safer
As a Personal Injury Attorney I won’t talk to a caller who is driving - even if they are using a "hands free" cell phone. Neither should you. Contrary to popular belief, using a “hands free” cell phone does not make you, or anyone else on the roadway, safer. The false sense of security provided by the hands free method may even increase the risks to personal safety. According to the … [Read more...]
Looking Beyond Workers’ Compensation: Alaska Workplace Injuries
Employees who suffer injuries while on the job may find workers’ compensation is usually the only method of recovery. In limited circumstances, the injured person may have a claim outside of workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is an adequate method of recovery most of the time, but employees should also be aware of the following: Uninsured Employer: When an … [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...]
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