Articles Posted in Car Accidents

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…

Insurance review – 2025 is well underway and it is time to review your auto coverage. It is important to have enough insurance in case something happens. Protect yourself and your loved ones with an insurance coverage review. It is essential to have enough protection after a car accident.  Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements In Alaska…

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…

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,…

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…