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National Bike Month – May is a celebration of biking as transportation, as recreation, as essential to our well-being and everyday lives. With warmer weather, you’re likely seeing more bikes on the road, so it’s a perfect time for a reminder to Share the Road. Bicycling increases well-being by decreasing stress, boosting brainpower, and improving physical…

Driving  In The Sun – Spring is upon us with summer fast approaching. Changing seasons means more caution is needed while on Alaskan roads. There is even more sun glare while driving throughout the day. There are a few things you can do behind the wheel to Be Safe Driving in the Sun. Adjust For…

Better playground safety – You love it when your child says that they want to play outside. With so many digital distractions, knowing that your child wants to connect with other children and nature is a relief. However, you are unhappy with park and playground maintenance in your area. Consequently, you write to the city…

Prevent Playground Injuries – Children love visiting the playground and it provides an opportunity to have fun while exercising. Unfortunately not all playgrounds are safe, making it important to discuss playground safety with your children. Teach Playground Safety If you are with your child, checking equipment is important but teaching children to check themselves will ensure…

National Playground Safety Week is April 21 – 25, 2025. Playgrounds have long been a cherished space for children to enjoy the great outdoors, learn essential social skills, and engage in physical activity. It’s important to teach children about playground safety at every age. Playgrounds safety doesn’t just happen. It requires people like you to take…

Wrongful Death Cases – Criminal Law Versus Civil Law Wrongful Death Cases – when a death occurs, it is important to consider how the person died. If someone dies because of another person’s negligence or unlawful behavior, the family of the deceased person may need to file a wrongful death claim. In some wrongful death…

Every year in Alaska, dozens of people die in fatal car accidents. Statistics from 2023 show 67 Alaskans died on Alaskan roadways that year in relation to 59 fatal car accidents. In other words, someone died on an Alaskan road every 5.4 days in a fatal car accident. Understanding Negligence In Fatal Car Accidents Sadly,…

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…