Here in Alaska, we love our outdoor sports and activities. As summer rolls around, one of the favorite pastimes for many Alaskans is to take to the hills riding motorcycles and ATVs. For many people, there is no better way to experience the scenery and beauty of our state. In many cases, however, these trips
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Most of us have been involved, at one time or another, in some type of vehicle collision. Thankfully, the vast majority of these encounters are unpleasant but minor. Tapping someone’s bumper in a parking lot may be irritating, especially if you have to deal with your own and the other driver’s insurance company, but it
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Personal injury is an area of legal practice that covers a wide range of topics, from dog bites to medical malpractice to vehicle accidents. However, there are a few things that all personal injury claims have in common, and one of these is the most important thing you can remember when you are struggling with
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If you have been injured in an accident, the first thing on your mind is probably your physical condition. At the moment of the crash, fall, or another event, you may not be thinking about who will pay your medical bills or your lost wages. However, it is very important to determine quickly who
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People who are unfamiliar with the average cost of an accident often see personal injury settlements as inflated. They consider the idea of going to court to be a long, drawn-out process, and often settle quickly to avoid expense and problems. This is just what the insurance companies want.
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One of the most common questions victims have is how much their personal injury claim is worth. This is not a simple question to answer, as many factors can affect the value of a claim. On the other hand, there are some guidelines that help personal injury attorneys determine how much they should settle
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As an Alaska resident and worker, do you know what steps to take if you are injured at work? Many people assume that their employers, and more specifically their employers’ insurance companies, will take care of them if they are injured, but this can be a dangerous assumption. Understanding your rights can always work to
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If you are involved in an auto accident, there are certain steps you should take to ensure that your rights are protected. Do you know the proper steps and who to call on if you need help? If not, this list may help. Remember, you are the only person at the scene of an auto
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Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are some of the most costly personal injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 2 million brain injuries per year, with about 100,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries so serious they require hospitalization. The total lifetime cost to society of TBIs is around $76 billion. This
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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a hit-and-run accident, in which at least one driver flees the scene before police arrive, occurs approximately every 43 seconds in the United States. More than 2,000 fatalities were caused in 2015 by hit-and-run drivers. Hit-and-run accidents do not only affect motorists; many pedestrians and bicyclists are
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