Having A Safe And Happy New Year

While you are enjoying the holiday season, it is important to remember that, even when you are having fun, you must be aware of safety issues for yourself and your family.  The holidays are a happy time for most, but for some, accidents and injuries take the joy out of the season.  In order to … Read more

The Impact Of Weather On Personal Injury Accidents

The Impact Of Weather On Personal Injury Accidents

While a personal injury accident can happen at any time, some types of accidents are more likely to happen during certain types of weather.  For example, icy roads lead to more skidding and vehicle crashes, while icy sidewalks lead to more slip and fall accidents.  It is important to be aware of the impact that … Read more

Safe Driving Tips For Winter Weather

Safe Driving Tips For Winter Weather

Winter weather is here, and it is a good time to think about how to stay safe on the road in Alaska.  Fatal traffic accidents, many of which happen on icy winter roads, have been on the rise for the past decade in Alaska, despite better seat belt use and new safety features on vehicles.  Sadly, … Read more

Evaluating An Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer

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If you have been the victim of an accident, it is very likely that at some point you may receive a settlement offer from an insurance company.  Many victims assume that these companies are fair and above-board, so they accept these offers without hesitation.  It is only later that they realize that the offer was far too small to meet their medical needs, much less to pay for lost wages, damages to property, and other real expenses, not to mention intangibles such as pain and suffering.

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How Personal Injury Impacts Your Life

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For many people, the term “personal injury accident” conjures up images of a minor injury from a car accident or a slip and fall.  In most cases, these people reason, the negligent party has insurance coverage to pay for liability and compensate the victim.  However, this picture is not always so simple, and it is often not even accurate.

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