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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
