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...]
Automobile Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
It is common knowledge that teenage drivers are one of the most likely groups to be in automobile accidents and fatalities. Nationwide efforts to correct this issue steadily decrease the number of deaths involving teenage drivers. However, for the first time in a decade, the number of fatalities involving teenage drivers is increasing. Increase in Auto Accidents The Governors’ … [Read more...]
Driver Responsibility After Causing A Wreck
When someone’s reckless or careless conduct leads to a car crash, the law imposes certain responsibilities. DRIVER CONDUCT AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT First, regardless of whether someone is killed, injured, or there is just vehicular damage, the person who caused the crash must immediately stop at the scene or as close to the scene as possible. Under Alaska law, the driver must … [Read more...]
Failing To File A Timely Legal Claim Can Mean No Compensation
We all procrastinate about something. Usually something we do not really want to do, or something we think will be unpleasant. With some things however, time is of the essence. In some cases, if not done in a timely manner, the opportunity could be lost forever. For personal injury claims, the Statute of Limitations is a timeline set for claims arising due to injuries. Statute of … [Read more...]
The Dangers Of An Unsecured Load On Alaskan Roadways
It is critical for drivers operating motor vehicles to adhere to basic safety precautions. Properly securing cargo loads is the responsibility of all drivers, commercial or private. An unsecured load can fall off and hit traffic behind the vehicle, causing damage, injury and, in the worst incidents, death. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A DRIVER CARRYING A … [Read more...]
