Articles Posted in Automobile Crash

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…

Choosing a PI attorney – For many people, choosing a personal injury attorney can be a daunting task but choosing the right personal injury attorney is incredibly important. How do you know when you should choose to hire a personal injury attorney? Do I Really Need A PI Attorney?  Some injured people don’t need a…

Personal Injury Lawyers – when can they help? You have nothing to lose by asking a good Personal Injury attorney to investigate an injury or death claim. Nothing. What is the worst that might happen? You spend 30 minutes or so explaining the situation and the attorney sees no merit, declining further involvement. A PI…

Hiring a lawyer – The key to getting the most from a lawyer is knowing when you need one. When fighting with a spouse gets over-the-line, it is time to call a family attorney. When the District Attorney’s office charges someone with a crime, it is time to call a criminal defense attorney. These example…

Car crash passengers: A Car Crash is traumatic. As a passenger in a wreck you likely witnessed the horrible event from start to finish. Further, it seems what happens next is an unending blur of flashing lights, emergency response, and answering questions. When the driver unconscious or seriously injured, it is even more difficult. After…

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…

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…