Couple Injured by Distracted Driver Settles Case for $1.3 Million

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted April 4, 2017

An elderly husband and wife who sustained a host of injuries after being injured by a distracted driver have settled their case for $1.3 million. In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the case and further explore the dangers associated with distracted driving.

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted March 7, 2017

In late February, a school bus driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after he confessed to police officers of consuming three-quarters of a gallon of bourbon the previous night. To prove it, he supplied a breath sample of .18 – more than twice the legal limit for driving. In this

Learn How Large Tragic Large Truck Accident Led to $15 Million Award

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 14, 2017

A woman who survived a fiery crash with a tractor trailer that killed five of her Georgia Southern University classmates has been awarded $15 million by a jury for her injuries. In this issue, we’ll talk about the case.

Find Out If Personal Injury Awards & Settlements Are Tax-Free

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 31, 2017

With tax season upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to share with you just how a jury award or settlement from a personal injury suit will be looked at by the taxman. How the Tax Code Looks at Personal Injury Awards & Settlements Before legislation was changed in 1996, practically all personal injury

Why Was This Woman Awarded $13 Million From Lowe’s?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 17, 2017

A woman who experienced injuries after falling in a Lowe’s home improvement store has been awarded $13 million by a jury. We’ll talk about it in this issue.

Find Out Why Ikea Has Settled for $50 Million

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 3, 2017

In what may be one of the largest settlements of its kind, home furniture giant Ikea has agreed to pay $50 million to the families of three young boys who died when Ikea-made dressers toppled over onto them. The Case at a Glance The three boys all lost their lives in separate incidents – one

What Could Cause You to be Liable For Damage Caused by Drunk Party Guest?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted December 20, 2016

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With the end of one year and the beginning of another, holiday parties can be a wonderful time for family, friends and co-workers to celebrate. If you’re hosting a party though, you should keep in mind that you have a huge responsibility to make sure your guests are safe – especially if alcohol is served.

Can You Guess The Nation’s Most Dangerous Jobs?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted December 13, 2016

When you’re on the job, it’s your employer’s responsibility to make sure you have the right safety gear before going to work. Still, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tell us there were about 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses and 4,821 fatal injuries in private industry employers sectors last year.

Traffic Deaths Jump by More Than 10% in the First Half of 2016

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted October 11, 2016

A stunning report from the U.S Department of Transportation last week revealed that traffic fatalities across the nation rose by an estimated 10.4% in the first half of 2016. The sharp jump comes on the heels of a 7.2% increase in 2015. The Hard (and Difficult) Numbers 17,775 people lost their lives on the roads

Drunk Driver Flees Scene of Accident; Faces Additional Charges

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted October 5, 2016

A Juneau man who was driving drunk is in even more trouble after being indicted by a grand jury for leaving behind his injured passenger after crashing the car. How It Happened On March 19, Juneau police officers responded to a host of 911 calls about a man with a bloody face beside an upright

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