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...]
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...]
Staying Safe On Alaskan Roads
It is very important that those who are operating motor vehicles adhere to basic auto safety precautions when navigating Alaskan roads. When these safety precautions are not adhered to, it can significantly increase the likelihood that an automobile accident may occur. Here are some helpful reminders: AUTOMOBILES AND PHONE SAFETY The use of cellular phones while driving can … [Read more...]
Use Care While Driving On Chena Hot Springs Road
Chena Hot Springs Road is the epitome of a “scenic route” and a popular tourist attraction year-round. It extends approximately 55 miles outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. After more than 25 years helping injured Alaskans and tourists, Merdes Law Office has learned a few things. These are some helpful reminders that we hope will make driving this route more enjoyable and as safe as … [Read more...]
Alaska Tourist Injuries
Alaska is a popular tourist destination, with breathtaking landscapes and endless outdoor attractions. During the 2014-2015 tourism season alone, Alaska hosted over 2 million visitors. However, Alaska’s rustic terrain is not without its dangers. Hiking, mountain climbing, biking, rafting, the use of all-terrain vehicles, small plane excursions, and a multitude of other outdoor activities … [Read more...]
Automobile Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
It is common knowledge that teenage drivers are one of the most likely groups to be in automobile accidents and fatalities. Nationwide efforts to correct this issue steadily decrease the number of deaths involving teenage drivers. However, for the first time in a decade, the number of fatalities involving teenage drivers is increasing. Increase in Auto Accidents The Governors’ … [Read more...]
