In recent years, according to the Alaska Highway Safety Office, there has been an increase in the number of car accidents involving injury and fatality in the State of Alaska. This increase may reflect an increase in the number of drivers, an increase in reckless or careless vehicle operation, or both. Here are some facts about the number of car accidents in our state:
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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
How To Protect Your Rights After a Vehicle Accident
We like to think that everyone will behave fairly, even when there is an accident such as a vehicle collision. Unfortunately, sometimes people involved in crashes will not be completely honest about their own behavior before, during, and after the accident. Even worse, insurance companies, who are often trying to save money on claims, may try to avoid payment by pushing victims to accept a quick settlement.
Most Common Injuries From a Car Accident
Almost every driver in Alaska has gotten into at least one fender bender in their lives. Luckily, many of these mishaps don’t require a car accident lawyer or a personal injury attorney. But if your accident is more serious, you may have been quite hurt.
As experienced personal injury lawyers, we’ve seen numerous injuries occur from car accidents. Below are a few of the topmost common injuries you may experience in a car crash.
Should You Get a Dashboard Camera?
A dashboard camera also referred to as a dashcam, is a tool that more and more drivers are choosing to install in their vehicles. This piece of equipment is placed inside the car, usually under your rearview mirror, and records the road ahead of you. New, more sleek-looking dash cams can be quite small, as not to impact your visibility. Some drivers also install dash cams on the back of their vehicles to keep an eye on those behind them.
If you’re on the fence about purchasing a dashcam, here are a few factors to consider and potentially make the decision a bit easier.
Top Causes of Car Accidents
CRASH. The boom and crunch of a car accident is a sound no one ever wants to hear. It’s jarring and unsettling, but most of us will hear it at least once in our lifetimes. Car accidents are quite common due to distractions, car troubles, and human error. With all these various factors to consider, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll get into a car accident eventually. But by reviewing these top causes of car accidents, perhaps you’ll be able to cut down on your likelihood of getting into an accident.
5 Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
We call them car accidents because they’re just that: accidents. Millions of people are on the roads each day, and many of them don’t drive responsibly. With so many risk factors out there when you hit the road, car accidents can feel unavoidable. While some are completely out of your control, there are ways to prevent yourself from causing them.
5 Things to Keep in Your Car In Case of an Accident
Driving in Alaska can be quite challenging
And unfortunately, accidents happen. No one expects to get into a car accident, which is why it’s common to be unprepared. As a law firm that handles auto accidents and personal injuries, we have a lot of experience helping those who have been in this situation. Here are some of our top recommendations of what to have on hand in case of a car accident.
Your Insurance Provider Probably Knows if You Use Your Phone While Driving
An intriguing survey from Volvo says the majority of U.S. drivers see distracted driving as the chief threat to road safety. According to survey participants, distracted driving even tops fears of speeding and driving under the influence.
Interestingly, members of the Gen X population – those born from the early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s – and Millennials – born between the early 1980s to the mid-late 1990s – are the ones who are most likely to use their phones while driving.
More People Killed in Car Crashes Than Both World Wars
A stunning report from The Washington Post confirms that, since 2000, more Americans have lost their lives in car crashes since both World Wars.
In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers at Barber & Associates will talk more about the causes of the accidents, and what you can do if someone in your family experiences a similar account.