As Breakup season works its way across Alaska more all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are being prepared for muddy off road conditions. While ATVs are often bought for fun, it is extremely important to take safety precautions to avoid injuries while riding. Safety First Many youth use ATVs because you do not need a license to drive an ATV. This makes them common among teens and older … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims For Children
The loss of a child is an incredibly heartbreaking event to experience, especially as a parent. When anyone, adult or child, dies due to the negligence of another person, it is called wrongful death. When children are the victims of wrongful death cases, factors change in comparison to when adults are victims. Wrongful Death Factors The factor that weighs heaviest in a wrongful … [Read more...]
Driving Chena Hot Springs Road
Chena Hot Springs Road (CHSR) is a great example of a scenic drive in interior Alaska. The road spans 56.5 miles from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort and runs parallel to the Chena River. Along the road, drivers have a great view of the Alaskan landscape as well as many kinds of wildlife. Although a beautiful drive, Chena Hot Springs Road can become a deadly route. Road … [Read more...]
Suffocation Injuries
Suffocation occurs when someone is not getting air to their lungs and eventually airflow to their brain stops. After not having access to air flow for roughly five to ten minutes, the person will suffocate and may die. Suffocation commonly occurs from choking, smothering or strangulation. Choking Choking is the 4th leading cause of unintentional injury death, according to … [Read more...]
Outdoor Exercise During COVID-19
Families across the country are staying indoors to attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, leaving their homes for essential reasons only. In many parts of the country, outdoor exercise is considered essential and is a good way to get out of the house to maintain your health and well-being. With Alaska temperatures rising, more people will flock outdoors to ease cabin fever. It is … [Read more...]
Slip And Fall Injuries During Breakup Season
Springtime is often known for rain showers and wild flowers, but in Alaska Spring is usually a bit different. Spring, more commonly known as Breakup in Alaska, brings a number of weather changes. With extreme variations in temperatures, extended daylight, and the occasional snow storm comes a medley of seasonal obstacles. Expanding potholes, flooded yards and ditches, and a mix of … [Read more...]
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