Articles Posted in Automobile Crash

Every year in Alaska, dozens of people die in fatal car accidents. Statistics from 2023 show 67 Alaskans died on Alaskan roadways that year in relation to 59 fatal car accidents. In other words, someone died on an Alaskan road every 5.4 days in a fatal car accident. Understanding Negligence In Fatal Car Accidents Sadly,…

Distracted driving in Alaska has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — is the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need…

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is driving while engaged in another activity that takes a driver’s attention away from driving. Consequently, the chance of a motor vehicle increases with driving distracted. As a result, approximately eight people in the United States pass away and hundreds more are injured in motor vehicle…

Wrongful Death Claims – Alaska residents who lose a loved one in an automobile accident often feel lost. For this reason, most have no idea what to do after the loss. Dealing With Grief During the time of bereavement and throughout the grief process, a grieving person needs a lot of emotional support. Finding support…

Automobile Accident – Numerous types of injuries may result from a car accident. Drivers should be aware of one of the most serious injuries: head injury caused by severe impact. Consequently, hitting one’s head in an automobile collision is one of the most common causes. A head injury such as a fractured skull can result…

Motor Vehicle Crash Form – A car accident can be overwhelming and confusing. After an accident, obtain as much information as possible. Abide by all state and local laws. Learn how to respond after an accident. When To Submit An Alaska Motor Vehicle Crash Form Alaska Statute 28.35.080 states: (a) that The driver of a…

Auto Insurance – Alaska requires auto insurance, protecting the public from uninsured drivers with both mandatory insurance laws and financial responsibility requirements. The laws provide the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) rights to remove drivers from the road for failure to maintain required coverage. Drivers responsible for car crashes must pay property damage and injury…

After a car accident – what do you do? According to Alaska Law, after a motor vehicle crash, the operator(s) of the vehicle(s) must immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident. This is mandatory after an accident resulting in injury to a person, the death of a person, or in damage to…

Avoid car crashes – In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 120 people every day. The largest number of motor vehicle crash deaths occurs among occupants of passenger vehicles, including cars, minivans, pickups, SUVs, and cargo/large passenger vans. Passenger vehicle occupants are the most likely to be involved…

Choosing a PI attorney – For many people, choosing a personal injury attorney can be a daunting task but choosing the right personal injury attorney is incredibly important. How do you know when you should choose to hire a personal injury attorney? Do I Really Need A PI Attorney?  Some injured people don’t need a…