Losing a loved one because of another person’s mistake – or negligence – is addressed through the civil justice system. Many people rightfully feel that when a friend or loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, no amount of money will replace the lose. It is important to remember that financial compensation is the remedy in civil courts. At the same time, holding a negligent … [Read more...]
Pain and Suffering Recovery
Whether it’s an automobile or plane crash, a boating disaster, or a slip and fall, suffering from injuries is expensive. Medical bills quickly add up and become overwhelming. Lost wages only make matters worse by creating stress and complications. Compensation for pain and suffering may be helpful but can be difficult to understand. PAIN AND SUFFERING Economic damages, such as … [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...]
Wrongful Death Claims in Alaska: An Overview
In Alaska, a wrongful death claim may be filed when a person’s death results from a wrongful or negligent act or omission of another. Oftentimes the other person’s negligence is the result of bad (or drunk) driving. The Personal Representative of an estate may bring such a claim. TIME LIMITS Wrongful Death claims must normally be either: (1) informally “settled” with the … [Read more...]
Looking Beyond Workers’ Compensation: Alaska Workplace Injuries
Employees who suffer injuries while on the job may find workers’ compensation is usually the only method of recovery. In limited circumstances, the injured person may have a claim outside of workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is an adequate method of recovery most of the time, but employees should also be aware of the following: Uninsured Employer: When an … [Read more...]
Accidents with Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists in Alaska
Like most states, Alaska requires drivers to buy car insurance before operating a vehicle. Alaska requires coverage amounts of $50,000 per person for bodily injury or death, and $100,000 per accident. Alaska also requires $25,000 property damage insurance coverage. Unfortunately, not all drivers comply with these requirements. Too many drivers on Alaskan roads have no insurance at all. … [Read more...]
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