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Distracted Driving Injury Claims – Learn how distracted driving can affect Alaska personal injury claims, including evidence, fault, damages, and what injured drivers need to know. Can Distracted Driving Affect Alaska Personal Injury Claims? Yes. Distracted driving can affect an Alaska personal injury claim when a driver’s distraction contributed to causing a crash and the…

Alaska Cellphone Laws: Learn what Alaska law says about hands-free phone use while driving, what cellphone activities are prohibited, and how distracted driving can affect accident claims. Can You Use a Cellphone While Driving in Alaska? Yes, Alaska law generally permits a driver to use a portable cellphone for voice communication while driving. But that…

Hands-Free Driving: What Alaska Drivers Should Know Is hands-free driving safe in Alaska? Learn why hands-free phones can still cause distraction and increase crash risks for Alaska drivers. As a personal injury attorney, I will not talk to a caller who is driving, even if the caller is using a hands-free device. Neither should you.…

Alaska school drop-off safety tips for parents and drivers, including pickup lines, parking lots, winter conditions, pedestrians, and child safety. Alaska School drop-off and pickup can create some of the busiest traffic conditions around Alaska schools. During the 2026–27 school year, parents, school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles often use the same roads and…

Alaska school bus stops can be busy and unpredictable places. Children may be walking near traffic, crossing roads, getting on or off buses, or waiting for a ride home. During Alaska’s 2026–27 school year, parents, children, and drivers should understand how to make school bus stops safer. A few simple habits can reduce risks. Children…

As Alaska students return for the 2026-27 school year, safety extends beyond the classroom. Our Alaska Back-to-School Safety Series covers the most important risks families and drivers should understand – from school buses, school zones, and increased traffic to children walking or biking to school and staying safe during after-school activities. Start with our Alaska…

Alaska kids walking to school? Learn practical pedestrian, crosswalk, visibility, bicycle, and traffic safety tips for Alaska families during the 2026 to 2027 school year. As Alaska students return for the 2026-27 school year, safety extends beyond the classroom. Our Alaska Back-to-School Safety Series covers the most important risks families and drivers should understand –…

Alaska Back-to-School Safety Tips As Alaska students return for the 2026-27 school year, safety extends beyond the classroom. Our Alaska Back-to-School Safety Series covers the most important risks families and drivers should understand – from school buses, school zones, and increased traffic to children walking or biking to school and staying safe during after-school activities.…

Alaska School Driving Zones are designated areas or where drivers should be more cautious and look for children. Children can often be unpredictable, so drivers should slow down and stay alert to keep our children safer. Slow Down The speed limit in Alaska School Driving Zones decreases so that drivers can stop quicker. Children may…

Alaska School Bus Safety – School buses are great transportation for kids heading to school every day. Buses are typically safe and convenient but there are concerns surrounding children’s safety when using the bus. Teach Your Children About Alaska School Bus Safety Bus stops are often strategically chosen for convenience and safety but there are…