Criminal law uses tools such as prison, jail, fines, probation, community service and other penalties to punish a person guilty of a crime. Justice is shaped differently in civil law because negligence is not the same as a crime. Negligence is not a Crime What determines if an injury is a crime or negligence? An injured person is described as a victim. Justice for the victim … [Read more...]
Do Your Brakes Need Work?
Safe driving means safe brakes. If your car doesn't stop as quickly and safely as possible, your chances of getting into a car crash skyrocket. There may be a lot of obstacles on the road, including negligent, drunk, and inattentive drivers. Keep your brakes in tip-top shape to help prevent an accident. Check Brake Safety If you are not sure when to replace your pads or fluid, … [Read more...]
Increased Risks Associated with Holiday Travel
The American Auto Association reports that more than 27,900 Americans will be injured in car accidents during holiday travel. The National Safety Council reports that more than 250 people will die in a car crash during the Christmas and New Year seasons. A major cause of holiday travel deaths is alcohol. Bad weather also causes accidents. When you add drinking, driving and bad … [Read more...]
Children and Water Safety
Water Safety year-round is important. Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children 1 to 4 years old. One in five people who die from drowning are children 14 or younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five need emergency care for non-fatal water injuries.* Drowning accidents are preventable. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pool … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Alaska
Distracted driving caused 18 percent of all fatal accidents in 2010 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to 3,092 people killed in accidents involving distracted drivers, an additional 416,000 were wounded in such accidents. One cause of distracted driving is cellphones use while driving. Research shows that drivers using a cellphone while driving … [Read more...]
Whiplash Injuries and Car Accidents
Whiplash injuries in car crashes affect many residents of Alaska. Whiplash refers to an injury of the neck caused by a rapid or violent movement. This type of injury is most commonly occurs in car crashes due to the body jolting upon impact. Whiplash can be very painful, very serious, and may take a long time to heal. Neck Muscles and Ligaments The neck contains muscles and … [Read more...]
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