When someone dies due to another person's negligence, the passing is considered wrongful. A wrongful death lawsuit focuses on laying liability on the person who caused the incident. Unlike a criminal case, a wrongful death lawsuit requires a lower standard of proof. It is possible for someone not to face criminal charges while still being found liable for a wrongful death. There is a … [Read more...]
Life Insurance
September is life insurance awareness month to make people aware of the importance of insurance needs. Protecting your loved ones if you pass away is important but life insurance can be difficult to understand if you are not familiar with the terminology. Why do people purchase life insurance? People purchase life insurance for different reasons but there are several common … [Read more...]
Dealing With Grief
Grief describes the way a person responds to loss from different life experiences. Dealing with grief is unique for every individual. There is no "normal" way to deal with grief but understanding what grief is can help people cope. Grief does not always arise from death of a loved one although this is a common trigger. It arises from other loss too including health, relationships, or … [Read more...]
Pursuing Claims After A Drowning Accident
If you've lost a loved one in a drowning accident, you know the trauma that comes with it. The loss is hard enough, but finding out that something could have prevented the death is traumatic as well. Drowning Wrongful Death When another party is negligent or has a part in the death, drowning can be considered a wrongful death. For instance, a fishing boat goes out to sea when the … [Read more...]
ATV Accident Statistics
Many people in Alaska enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles as a recreational activity. Unfortunately, some riders do not follow appropriate safety precautions, leading to numerous serious injuries and fatalities each year relating to ATV accidents. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 337 people in the United States died in ATV accidents in 2016. Research continues … [Read more...]
Motorcycling Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recent data shows motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash compared to passenger car occupants. Safe motorcycling requires balance, coordination, and good judgment. Motorcycling Safety Tips If you're ever in a serious motorcycle crash, the best hope you have for protecting … [Read more...]
