Alaska residents who lose loved ones in an accident may wonder if the accident justifies a wrongful death claim. First, it is not necessary for there to be a criminal case first. A wrongful death suit may be filed without a criminal case. A wrongful death claim may proceed even if a criminal case fails. Unlike a criminal case, a civil suit does not have to be proven beyond a … [Read more...]
Is A Wrongful Death Attorney Necessary?
Losing a loved one in an accident is an awful and horrifying experience. The last thing anyone wants to think of during the grieving process is hiring a wrongful death attorney. Family members need time to work through the stages of grief, including anger, fear, and blame. At some point, many families land on “making sure this never happens to another family.” Understanding Wrongful … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims in Alaska Involving Alcohol
Losing a loved one because of another person’s mistake – or negligence – is addressed through the civil justice system. Many people rightfully feel that when a friend or loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, no amount of money will replace the lose. It is important to remember that financial compensation is the remedy in civil courts. At the same time, holding a negligent … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims in Alaska: An Overview
In Alaska, a wrongful death claim may be filed when a person’s death results from a wrongful or negligent act or omission of another. Oftentimes the other person’s negligence is the result of bad (or drunk) driving. The Personal Representative of an estate may bring such a claim. TIME LIMITS Wrongful Death claims must normally be either: (1) informally “settled” with the … [Read more...]
Understanding Wrongful Death
Dealing with the death of a family member or friend is never easy. However, the tragedy is even greater when the death is due to the fault of a third party. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiff and his/her attorney work together to establish fault for the death and to seek damages related to the event. If you’re considering a wrongful death suit, it’s important to understand the … [Read more...]
What You Should Do After A Fatal Car Accident In Alaska
Every year in Alaska, dozens of people die in fatal car accidents. Statistics from 2015 show 65 Alaskans died on Alaskan roadways that year. In other words, someone died on an Alaskan road every 5.6 days in a fatal car accident. Understanding Negligence Many crashes are caused by another driver’s negligence. Negligence includes drug and alcohol use behind the wheel. Authorities … [Read more...]
