Spinal Cord Injury: Research To Recovery

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 18, 2014

The Craig H. Nielsen Foundation which specializes in spinal cord injury research granted the Medical College of Wisconsin a two-year, $300,000 grant in July of 2014. The aim of the grant was to study better recovery and care techniques for patients that suffer from spinal cord injuries. The team plans to use the Center for

NHL Hit With Another Suit Linked to Brain Injuries

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 15, 2014

Former NHL defenseman Jon Rohloff, who played for the Boston Bruins, was the lone plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit tied to concussions against the NHL. The suit was filed in U.S district court in Minnesota. Rohloff believes that the league concealed the real dangers about head injuries did not pass enough rules in an attempt

NCAA Settlement Includes Fund for Brain Trauma Diagnosis

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 13, 2014

The NCAA finally agreed to settle a class-action head injury lawsuit led against them by several states such as Georgie and South Carolina. The deal requires that a $70 million fund be put aside to help pay for the diagnosis of thousands of current and former college athletes if they believe they have suffered from

Train Derailments Halt Further Trips

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 11, 2014

A vintage railroad company had to suspend its operation on July 24th due to a derailment that was under investigation. The White Pass and Yukon Route tourist train that hauls thousands of passengers a year along the route of the historic Klondike Gold Rush from Skagway into Canada derailed on its afternoon run. Railroad President

Accident Numbers Rise Over Busy Weekend

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 8, 2014

A recent July weekend saw an increase in the number of people driving or using the water around the central Kenai Peninsula area. This may have been the factor that led first responders to observe a rise in reported accidents. Trooper Spokesperson Megan Peters said that between Friday and Sunday, Alaska State Troopers responded to

Finding the Right Insurance For Your Vehicle

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 6, 2014

As a driver, you need insurance protection not only to protect yourself but also others who may be involved in an accident along with you. If you do not understand how various insurance policies protect you and others, you may find yourself with problems if you are involved in an accident. The attorneys at Barber

Woman Arrested for DUI after Accident on Parks Highway

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 4, 2014

Alaska State troopers received a REDDI call in which the caller reported a driver that was under the influence of drugs. The car was spotted at mile 169 of the Parks Highway. The call was received at 4:50 p.m. and troopers responded by attempting to locate the suspect’s vehicle. Unfortunately, before they could track the

Alaska Rodeo Community Bans Together to Help Accident Victims

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 30, 2014

The Alaska rodeo community is a close-knit group, and when it came time to help their fellow rodeo riders Michael Sunderland and Ryan Palmer, the community came out in full force. Sunderland and Palmer were injured in an automobile accident on June 3rd when their vehicle rolled off an embankment and hit a tree. Both

Woman Seeks Judgment Against Husband’s Estate for Motorcycle Injuries

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 28, 2014

In late June 2014 Madison County woman Dawn Ferguson filed suit against her deceased husband’s estate, seeking over $50,000 for medical bills and injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. The lawsuit alleges that the accident was caused by her late husband, Michael T. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson lost control of his motorcycle and veered off of

Head-On Collision May Have Involved Alcohol

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 23, 2014

A head-on collision involving a van and an SUV in Anchorage, Alaska, may have been due to alcohol use on the part of one driver. One vehicle was traveling north on Seward Highway when another vehicle pulled out and hit the first vehicle head-on. The two drivers of the vehicles were transported to the hospital

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