Articles Posted in Alaska Driver Safety

Drinking and Driving is a problem on Alaskan roads every day, but it’s more of a problem during the holidays. The problems of drinking and driving are felt year-round, but for many, most strongly during the holidays. The holidays are a great time to spend with family and friends. Do your part to make the roads…

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.…

Liability car insurance is a type of insurance that covers the cost of the other driver’s injuries and property damage if you’re at fault in an accident. Liability car insurance consists of both bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance. Bodily injury insurance pays for the victim’s lost wages and medical bills. Property damage…

Alaska Insurance Requirements are important. Liability insurance is required in Alaska for all drivers. The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage. All drivers are responsible for maintaining insurance coverage. Alaska law enforces harsh penalties against drivers who don’t have required insurance. If you are…

We can prevent impaired driving in Alaska. Nationwide, drunk driving fatalities were on the decline since 1991. In 2019 drunk driving fatalities reached their lowest point since the Department of Transportation began record keeping in 1982. The numbers are frightening: How Individuals Stop Impaired Driving The holiday season increases impaired driving concerns. Impaired driving not…

Drinking and driving in Alaska is a major concern on Alaskan roads, making awareness an important discussion topic. On average, 37 Americans die every day because of drinking and driving. The positive is that alcohol-impaired driving is preventable with planning and consideration. You can help stop drinking and driving in Alaska. Alcohol Facts Alcohol has…

Negligence on the part of a driver is not always the cause of car accidents. Many car accidents involve one vehicle with no fault to a driver. Negligence and fault are not always asserted against an individual. For example: In these cases, appropriate legal advice is crucial in successfully navigating lawsuit not caused by driver…

No one is immune to suffering automobile accident damages caused by another person’s negligent or careless actions. Car accident damages caused by another person’s behavior may result in filing claims or a civil court case against the person responsible. For example, many people suffer injuries in an automobile accident. However, not all injuries are apparent…

A car crash can change your life in seconds. No one expects a car crash. The devastating injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes means that Alaska drivers must do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a…

When auto accidents on Alaska’s roads occur, one of the first questions is who or what caused the car accident. Some of the usual suspects? One or both drivers. A problem with one of the vehicles such as a brake failure. Even weather conditions such as rain or fog can cause an accident. Sometimes the…