Alaska has beautiful summer weather and long summer days to enjoy but these benefits include additional risks. If you are out walking, especially at dusk, dawn or in inclement weather, practice good pedestrian safety by following a few basic tips to protect yourself from injuries. Know Your Surroundings Knowing your surroundings is important and can be accomplished by keeping your … [Read more...]
Alaska Negligence Claims
Negligence claims occur when a person does not act reasonably to prevent other parties from suffering injuries or damages. If negligence is a substantial factor in causing injuries or damages, the negligent person, business or organization will be financially liable. Under Alaskan state law, parties may pursue negligence claims for injuries against at-fault parties. These kind of … [Read more...]
Uninsured Drivers
Car accidents are stressful situations, uninsured drivers make already stressful situations even worse. Auto insurance is mandatory in every state in the U.S. Each state has minimum coverage requirements to legally drive. Despite insurance requirements, approximately one in seven drivers do not have car insurance at all. People may not carry insurance for different reasons, such as … [Read more...]
Rainy Season Safety
Drivers not prepared for wet weather conditions cause many car accidents. Each year, there are about 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. relating to adverse weather conditions. Each year, 47% of weather related crashes happen during rainfall. To avoid involvement in one of these kinds of accidents, drivers should take the appropriate safety precautions before getting behind … [Read more...]
Water Park Safety
Summer is perfect for taking the kids out to a water park and is a fun vacation activity. They are an accessible form of entertainment, even in Alaska. Both indoor and outdoor water parks give kids a chance to relax and cool down, but they can also be a source of injury. Water parks often have rides, wave pools and other attractions that can break, malfunction or otherwise lead to … [Read more...]
RV And ATV Accidents
Imagine driving down the road when you suddenly collide with a recreational vehicle (RV) that cut you off with its trailer; or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was blown into your lane by the wind. Accidents such as these may result in serious injuries and can often be prevented. Avoiding RV and ATV Accidents The person driving an RV or ATV should be educated in how to handle the … [Read more...]
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