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PTSD After A Car Accident – In addition to physical injuries, some may suffer psychologically injuries after experiencing a car accident. Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, is a mental health condition initiated by a terrifying event, may result following a car accident. It’s common to think about an accident and feel emotions such as fear,…

Concussions often occur after a car crash in Alaska. While it is the most common type of brain injury, concussion often happen without losing consciousness or immediately showing symptoms. In car crashes, victims may experience trauma without knowing and become more susceptible to future brain injuries. Concussions occur when the brain hits the inside of…

Alaska Car Accident Injuries cause more than broken bones. Connective tissue injuries after a car crash also affect many Alaskans. Connective tissue injuries or soft tissue damage involve damage to the ligaments, tendons, muscles, and other tissues that support and connect the body’s structures. These injuries range from mild sprains and strains to severe tears and…

Alaska Negligence Cases – Most claims arising from car accidents in Alaska are based on a theory of negligence. That means one of the drivers breached their duty to drive reasonably. The failure to drive reasonably was a substantial factor in the accident, resulting in bodily injury or damages. Injury victims will not receive a…

Alaska Tourists – Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, and Denali draw tourists to Alaska each year. While safety precautions are in place to protect Alaskans and Alaska’s Tourists, injuries sometimes occur while visiting Alaska. The Alaska Department of Transportation reports that in 2023, there were 67 fatalities in 59 fatal crashes…

Alaska Responsibility Rules go beyond identifying the driver responsible for an auto accident. Negligent Entrustment, Respondeat Superior, and Vicarious Liability lawsuits hold individuals and organizations accountable for the action of a family member, friend or employee when the the family member, friend or employee causes harm to another person. Under these legal theories, the court…

Negligence in Alaska – often, negligence is confused for criminal activity. Criminal negligence involves behavior so reckless or careless that it shows a significant disregard for others and creates a high risk of serious harm or death. It goes beyond simple mistake or carelessness. In Alaska, as in other states, ordinary or civil negligence occurs…

Alaska Airplane Accidents – For many Alaskans, flying to larger cities for errands is as common as taxis and buses are to urban dwellers. This exposes Alaskans to a litany of hazards including treacherous mountain passes and volatile weather. Compared to automobile accidents, aviation accidents pose a heightened risk of serious injury or death when…

Alaska Motorcycle Safety – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recent data shows motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash compared to passenger car occupants. Safe motorcycling requires balance, coordination, and good judgment. Alaska Motorcycle Safety – Learn To Ride Learning Alaska Motorcycle Safety is crucial due…

Holding drivers accountable for accidents is a key step to a better Alaska. Accidents caused by motorists who are not insured or do not have enough insurance is a problem faced by too many Alaskan victims. Consequently, the injured party must turn to their own insurance for coverage or to sue the at-fault party. As…