Discover Why Accidents With Stoned Drivers Has Doubled in a Nearby State

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted February 25, 2020

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Even though recreational marijuana use in Alaska has been legal since 2015, there’s reason to believe the move could have devastating effects for drivers in our state. Hopefully, those of us here in the Last Frontier state will not experience the devastation that legalized pot has had in nearby Washington state.

Tragic Mistake By Stoned Large Truck Driver Leads to $32 Million Verdict

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted January 29, 2020

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We’ve long held the view that drunk driving is a scourge on the nation. Simply put, when drinking and driving are combined, bad things often happen. When you toss a large dump truck into the mix, things can go from bad to catastrophic in a hurry.

Why is this drunk driving victim’s family suing bars?

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted April 17, 2018

The family of a woman killed by a drunk driver is suing the bars they claim overserved the driver. Do they have a case? We’ll talk about it in this issue.

Rise of Drugged Driving Causes Alarm for Highway Officials

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted November 8, 2016

According to a USA Today article, the number of traffic deaths that involved at least one driver testing positive for illegal drugs or prescription medication has nearly doubled over the course of the last decade. Drugs Emerge As Significant Factor in Crash Causes With information provided from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the article

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

Highest Court Gives All States Power to Force Breathalyzer Tests

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted August 9, 2016

In an effort to fight the serious problem that is drunk driving throughout our nation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in late June that all states can now make it a crime to refuse a breathalyzer test if suspected of driving under the influence. Previously, only some states – including Alaska – had the legal

Driver Facing Manslaughter and DUI Charges

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted July 26, 2016

A 28-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a van with nine passengers is facing multiple felony charges – including manslaughter and driving under the influence (DUI). The Case at a Glance The man was driving the van on a straight stretch of road on June 14 when he veered off the roadway. In

Man in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Drunk Driver

By: Injury Lawyer Alaska posted June 28, 2016

Because of drinking and driving, an Anchorage woman is facing serious charges after colliding with another driver. The terrible incident happened during the early morning hours of June 16 when the driver rammed her Toyota Corolla into the victim’s GMC pickup, causing him to be ejected from his vehicle.

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

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