When a car accident occurs, one of the first questions that comes to mind is who/what was at fault. Some of the usual suspects? One or both drivers. A problem with one of the vehicles such as a brake failure. Even weather conditions such as rain or fog can cause an accident. But sometimes the culprit is the road itself. And in Alaska, that may be the case more often than in other … [Read more...]
Tips For Avoiding ATV Accidents
ATVs are fun to ride. However, ATV accidents can result in severe injuries and sometimes even fatalities. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 13,043 ATV-related fatalities occurred between 1982 and 2013. Unfortunately, some of these fatalities occurred in Alaska. ATV Safety Tips Accident Reporting: The Alaska Department of Transportation has … [Read more...]
Texting And Driving In Alaska Is A Crime And Dangerous To Others
Each year, the National Safety Council publishes a new edition of “Injury Facts” which reviews safety trends across the country. The 2014 edition included several facts about driving and cellphone use - including texting. The Statistics News about distracted driving is plentiful. It may be that the public has become jaded to all of the warnings about using cellphones while driving. … [Read more...]
