Small aircraft are a popular mode of travel in Alaska. Compared to automobile accidents, aircraft accidents pose a heightened risk of serious injury or death when they occur. Aviation accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Common causes range from pilot error, to airline negligence, equipment malfunction, and/or unexpected weather conditions. When you or someone you know has been … [Read more...]
Burn Victims Deserve Restitution
Nearly half a million people were treated for burn injuries in 2016. Burns are some of the most painful injuries a person can endure. The suffering that accompanies burn injuries is extreme, and the damage can be lasting. If you suffer burn injuries due to someone else’s negligence, contact a qualified injury attorney in Alaska immediately to discuss your legal … [Read more...]
Driver Responsibility After Causing A Wreck
When someone’s reckless or careless conduct leads to a car crash, the law imposes certain responsibilities. DRIVER CONDUCT AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT First, regardless of whether someone is killed, injured, or there is just vehicular damage, the person who caused the crash must immediately stop at the scene or as close to the scene as possible. Under Alaska law, the driver must … [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...]
Z – Alaska’s Poor Road Conditions Can Be Factor In Auto Accidents
When a car accident occurs, one of the first questions that comes to mind is who/what was at fault. Some of the usual suspects? One or both drivers. A problem with one of the vehicles such as a brake failure. Even weather conditions such as rain or fog can cause an accident. But sometimes the culprit is the road itself. And in Alaska, that may be the case more often than in other … [Read more...]
