When an accident occurs involving a drunk driver, it is fairly certain the driver who broke the law by driving under the influence will face criminal charges. This includes the possibility the law will hold them accountable for injuries and damage caused by the accident. However, even though the drunk driver made the choice to consume the alcohol, the alcohol had to come from somewhere. … [Read more...]
Understanding Wrongful Death
Dealing with the death of a family member or friend is never easy. However, the tragedy is even greater when the death is due to the fault of a third party. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiff and his/her attorney work together to establish fault for the death and to seek damages related to the event. If you’re considering a wrongful death suit, it’s important to understand the … [Read more...]
Understanding Personal Injury Claims
Lawyers bring individual expertise and focus to his or her practice of law. For example, personal injury lawyers ensure you are properly made whole for negligence that results in an injury. WHAT CAN A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DO FOR ME ? A board-certified personal injury attorney is well educated and experienced in resolving and litigating cases when a person suffers … [Read more...]
Seat Belts Save Lives – They Are Not Optional for Children or Adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among ages 1 – 54 in the United States. Seat belt use, the CDC reports, “is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.” Wearing a seat belt and, for children, proper use of age and size appropriate car seats and booster seats, … [Read more...]
What You Should Do After A Fatal Car Accident In Alaska
Every year in Alaska, dozens of people die in fatal car accidents. Statistics from 2015 show 65 Alaskans died on Alaskan roadways that year. In other words, someone died on an Alaskan road every 5.6 days in a fatal car accident. Understanding Negligence Many crashes are caused by another driver’s negligence. Negligence includes drug and alcohol use behind the wheel. Authorities … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Safety and Personal Injury Suits
According to data from the National Safety Council, nearly 6,000 pedestrians die each year in vehicle-related accidents. Additionally, almost 85,000 pedestrians sustain some sort of injury due to the same type of accident. Pedestrians and Personal Injury Suits While many laws exist to protect the rights of pedestrians, drivers routinely ignore these laws for the sake of … [Read more...]
