Alaska Department of Corrections Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuits

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted June 15, 2016

Alaska’s prison system is facing two additional wrongful death lawsuits from families whose loved ones lost their lives while behind bars. According to reports, one of the victims was pronounced dead at the hands of his cellmate in December. The other victim was found dead in a booking cell in 2014. She was actually the

Holding Bars & Restaurants Responsible for Drunk Driving Injuries

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted June 7, 2016

Drunk drivers aren’t the only ones who can be held responsible for injuries they cause. Thanks to dram laws, bars and restaurants can also be found liable. Dram Laws in Alaska at a Glance In general, licensed alcohol providers in Alaska have immunity from liability when a drunk driver causes injuries. There are exceptions, though.

Man Facing 3rd DUI Charge

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 31, 2016

An Anchorage man has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol after he struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in mid-May. While the victim was transported to the hospital for severe injuries, we’re thankful to report that the injuries were not life-threatening. The driver, who declined to take a breathalyzer test

Three Injured in Crash; Driver Charged with DUI

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 24, 2016

Three people were injured – one critically – when a car they were riding in overturned near Denali National Park on May 11. Although the driver walked away with no injuries, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. While two of the passengers were airlifted to Providence Alaska Medical

Ferry Worker Awarded $16 Million for Injuries

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 17, 2016

An Alaska ferry workers has been awarded $16 million in damages for injuries sustained from operating a defective passenger loading-ramp. The city of Port of Bellingham, WA – which runs a ferry route to Alaska – has been ordered to cover the damages. In reaching their verdict, the jury found the city negligent for their

Jury Awards $900,000 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 10, 2016

The family of a man who died in a jail cell has been awarded $900,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit. A Bethel jury originally awarded the family $1 million, but the amount was reduced by 20 percent because of an error in instructions to the jury. During the case, it was revealed that Hooper Bay

Pay Attention to $17 Million Award from Federal Jury

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted May 3, 2016

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If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you need to pay attention to a recent federal jury’s decision – especially if you’re a U.S. Navy veteran, power plant worker or refinery worker. Jury Awards $17 Million to Family of Man with Exposed to Asbestos A federal jury in Arizona recently awarded $17 million to the surviving

Putting a Dollar Figure on Your Pain and Suffering

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted April 26, 2016

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If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you can probably seek compensation from a third party (i.e. the insurance provider of the at-fault party) through a personal injury lawsuit. But how are numbers for pain and suffering reached? In this article, we’ll talk about it. Pain & Suffering Defined Simply put, physical pain

Never Negotiate With Insurance Companies Alone

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted April 19, 2016

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Whether you’re recovering from an automobile accident caused by another driver or a slip-and-fall due to a wet surface, you should never be in a hurry to accept a settlement offer without first talking with an attorney. In this article, we’ll talk about the myriad of reasons why. Insurance Companies Are All About Profit The

Explaining Wrongful Death Law in Alaska

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted April 12, 2016

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According to data released by Alaska’s Division of Risk Management, Alaska has shelled out almost $3 million to settle claims by prison inmates and their families over the last decade for wrongful deaths. News reports say that new claims are sure to follow based upon perceived systematic problems in Alaska’s prison system. In this article,

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