Vehicle safety during Alaska’s cold winter months critical. It is well known that Alaska winters are cold. In Alaska, we plan ahead for the cold weather by winterizing vehicles to make sure cars handle the harsh conditions. Focusing on vehicle safety is crucial for Alaska’s cold winter climate. Before traveling, check your vehicle and increase…
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Heating your home safely. January is typically the coldest month. It is critical to stay warm at home. Homes throughout Alaska are heated differently. Many homes have fuel tanks both above ground and buried underground. Other options for heating your home include pellet or wood stoves, fireplaces, and gas stoves. Maintaining your home’s heat source…
Continue reading ›January is typically the coldest month of the year. This month, Johnson Law offers a series of information pieces on coping with the coldest months of the year. Protect yourself and your family or friends from the cold this winter. Cold temperatures can injure exposed skin, damage extremities, or lower the temperature of the body…
Continue reading ›Outdoor winter walking hazards created by a fresh dusting of snow and below-freezing temperatures create greater risks for slip and fall injuries. Use caution when walking on sidewalks, through parking areas, and using outdoor stairways. Stay safe in the winter outdoors whether at home, work, or while outdoors enjoying all Alaska winters have to offer. Outdoor Winter…
Continue reading ›December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. The holiday season is here. Before buying your child a new toy, stop and ask: Is this a safe toy? The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) 2023 Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries research reports 40 toy-related deaths and an estimated 1.8 million injuries among children 14 and under between…
Continue reading ›Holiday travel is rewarding and a wonderful way to build memories. It is important to follow general planning and safety measures to ensure a more enjoyable holiday. Holiday Travel Via Automobile Traveling via automobile is common this time of year for many people across the country. It can be also be stressful, especially for Alaskans.…
Continue reading ›Decorate safely for the holidays. Many have at least begun their holiday decorating this season, if not already finished. Some are finishing up decorations as the holidays draw nearer. It really is the most wonderful time of year. With these safety tips, you can enjoy beautiful (and safer) holiday decor in your own home. If…
Continue reading ›Umbrella insurance is not common in discussions but is beneficial by adding a layer of protection to meet insurance needs. Umbrella insurance coverage is a secondary layer of insurance and acts like an “umbrella” to protect you and injured parties. The coverage is in addition to other insurance like auto, renter, and homeowner insurances. Umbrella…
Continue reading ›Medical Payments Insurance explained. Many people consider how much auto insurance coverage they may need, balanced against its cost. Yet, most people don’t think much about the different kinds of auto insurance available to them. Most don’t know medical payments insurance is even available. Unfortunately, despite being legally mandatory, many Alaskan drivers fail to carry…
Continue reading ›Uninsured underinsured auto insurance protects you if you are in an accident with someone who does not have enough insurance to cover damages. Further, the coverage you purchase allows peace of mind if you are in any accidents. Nationally, around 13% of drivers do not have insurance. That equates to about one in eight drivers,…
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