The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) declares November 3rd - 10th as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week this year. The NSF's goal is to expand awareness of and reduce the number of drivers who decide to drive without having adequate sleep. According to the NSF, drowsy drivers are responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually. Sleep related crashes are most common in young … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims
When someone dies due to another person's negligence, the passing is considered wrongful. A wrongful death lawsuit focuses on laying liability on the person who caused the incident. Unlike a criminal case, a wrongful death lawsuit requires a lower standard of proof. It is possible for someone not to face criminal charges while still being found liable for a wrongful death. There is a … [Read more...]
Dealing With Grief
Grief describes the way a person responds to loss from different life experiences. Dealing with grief is unique for every individual. There is no "normal" way to deal with grief but understanding what grief is can help people cope. Grief does not always arise from death of a loved one although this is a common trigger. It arises from other loss too including health, relationships, or … [Read more...]
Valuing A Human Life In Alaska Courts
Losing a loved one is difficult, and when it happens, it can cause your whole world to come undone. Besides the loss you are facing, you may have concerns about finances and the impact of the loss on your children or other members of your family. Fortunately, families of victims of wrongful deaths may pursue compensation for losing a loved one. It is not easy to place value on a human … [Read more...]
Worn Tires Are Dangerous
Tire maintenance is imperative to traveling safely in a car. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week (May 20 - 27, 2019), teaching drivers about tire maintenance and safety. Rotating and balancing tires, performing annual alignments, and sustaining air pressure lead to safer trips. Proper tire upkeep lengthens tire life, saves money, and … [Read more...]
Death In A Crash: What To Do
It is devastating to be involved when there is a death in a crash, but these kind of accidents happen every day. Crashes involving small passenger vehicles, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists are more likely to result in deaths than those in semi-truck and large commercial vehicles. However, anyone can be killed in a crash. If you are in a crash, immediately take notes of what … [Read more...]
