Articles Posted in #MotorVehicleCrash

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…

Spring Weather Hazards – Safe driving in Alaska is a priority, especially as driving in Spring conditions begin. With break-up approaching and the sun returning, Alaskan drivers experience a lot of unique driving conditions. Through each season Johnson Law reminds everyone to take care and drive intelligently. Tips For A Safer Spring Weather Driving Driving…

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…

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…

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…

What is Civil Justice? Criminal law uses tools such as prison, jail, fines, probation, community service and other penalties to punish a person who is guilty of a crime. Civil Justice is shaped differently. Negligence is a Civil Justice Matter Determining who is at fault in a traffic accident is a matter of deciding who…