Imagine you are in a motor vehicle accident. You are working through a recovery, have a damaged vehicle and need to replace your lost wages. Upon contacting the insurance provider to make a claim for your losses, you discover the driver who struck you is uninsured or underinsured. Later, you realize the other driver is unable to reimburse you the settlement amount you want to … [Read more...]
Teenagers May Drive While Multitasking
Alaskan teenagers know that texting while driving is dangerous. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns are relatively successful, with some surveys showing fewer teens are engaging in distracted driving. The results of one study show teenagers do a number of things while driving that are as distracting as … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Dangerous Types Of Car Crashes?
As someone who has been in a car crash, one thought you may have had is how serious your crash could have been. Not all crashes are the same. After all, there are so many factors involved. Things like wearing a seat belt, getting hit in the front instead of the back, and speed all play a role in how serious a collision is. A few types of crashes are more dangerous and likely to cause … [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...]
What is Negligence?
Car crashes often occur due to one or more person's negligence. In a crash, the person who primarily causes the accident may attempt to blame the other party too. In other words, the defendant may try to place some or all liability on the plaintiff. This is a legal theory called "contributory negligence." Contributory Negligence Contributory negligence is when a person's … [Read more...]
Z – Justice in Alaskan Car Accident Cases
Criminal law uses tools such as prison, jail, fines, probation, community service and other penalties to punish a person guilty of a crime. Justice is shaped differently in civil law because negligence is not the same as a crime. Negligence is not a Crime What determines if an injury is a crime or negligence? An injured person is described as a victim. Justice for the victim … [Read more...]
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