Losing a loved one in an accident is an awful and horrifying experience. The last thing anyone wants to think of during the grieving process is hiring a wrongful death attorney. Family members need time to work through the stages of grief, including anger, fear, and blame. At some point, many families land on “making sure this never happens to another family.” Understanding Wrongful … [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...]
Staying Safe On Alaskan Roads
It is very important that those who are operating motor vehicles adhere to basic auto safety precautions when navigating Alaskan roads. When these safety precautions are not adhered to, it can significantly increase the likelihood that an automobile accident may occur. Here are some helpful reminders: AUTOMOBILES AND PHONE SAFETY The use of cellular phones while driving can … [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...]
Texting And Driving In Alaska Is A Crime And Dangerous To Others
Each year, the National Safety Council publishes a new edition of “Injury Facts” which reviews safety trends across the country. The 2014 edition included several facts about driving and cellphone use - including texting. The Statistics News about distracted driving is plentiful. It may be that the public has become jaded to all of the warnings about using cellphones while driving. … [Read more...]
