Articles Posted in Back To School

Alaska Child Pedestrian Safety – Help Alaska children walk safely in fall and winter with tips on visibility, icy sidewalks, safer routes, crosswalks, and school bus stops. Alaska Child Pedestrian Safety: Helping Kids Walk Safely in Fall and Winter As fall turns to winter in Alaska, walking to school, waiting for the bus, or visiting…

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 Schools Are In Session. This means changes for both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Slow Down Alaska. Please be even more careful while driving and make every effort to ensure…