Articles Posted in Alaska Personal Injury

Distracted Drivers – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Attempts to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education are ongoing. We’ve all seen the reminders that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is one of the biggest…

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…

Traumatic Brain Injury – There are two types of brain injuries: non-traumatic brain injury and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The injury results in a change to the brain’s neuronal activity, which affects the physical integrity, metabolic activity, or functional ability of nerve cells in the brain. Acquired Brain Injury An acquired brain injury (ABI) is…

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…

Resident Relative Claims – what does that term mean? Claims asserted by the spouses and other relatives who share a residence with an insured person are Resident Relative claims. A Resident Relative receives special status in an insurance policies’ language. In some cases, a Resident Relative is automatically insured. Claim Example A family called me…

Spring Weather Hazards – Safe driving in Alaska is a priority, especially as driving in Spring conditions begin. With break-up approaching and the sun returning, Alaskan drivers experience a lot of unique driving conditions. Through each season Johnson Law reminds everyone to take care and drive intelligently. Tips For A Safer Spring Weather Driving Driving…