Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Crash

Hiring an attorney – The keys to getting the most from an attorney are knowing when you need one and what type of attorney you need. For many people, choosing an attorney can be a daunting task. Choosing the right attorney is incredibly important. When Do I Need An Attorney?  Some injured people don’t need…

Car Seat Safety – Johnson Law is always concerned for Alaskans traveling in vehicles, particularly Alaska’s children. This brings to mind incidents such an Anchorage collision which ejected two minor children from the vehicle. The Anchorage police investigation revealed improperly installed car seats. Luckily, in this instance neither child sustained life threatening injuries. Child restraint systems…

Purchase MedPay Alaska – protect yourself, your family and friends. Medical Payments coverage is additional protection on auto insurance. It protects drivers and passengers in need of medical treatment after an auto accident. Medical Payments coverage is not a requirement in Alaska but is good to add to your policy in case of a crash.…

Alaska Summer Driving brings unique dangers for Alaska’s drivers. When drivers fail to slow down, pay attention, and avoid these dangers, it significantly increases the likelihood of an automobile accident. Johnson Law offers these helpful reminders for safer travel during our beautiful Alaskan summers: Alaska Summer Driving and Cell Phones The use of cell phones…

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…

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…

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…