Tiger Woods DUI Arrest Classic Case of Drugged Driving
When pro golfer Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on May 29,
June 20, 2017
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Alaska Personal Injury Insights and Legal News
Why Is Alaska Ranked 20th in States With Worst DUI Problems?
In a March report about the best and worst states in terms of problems with drunk driving, Alaska
June 6, 2017
Study Confirms Drugged Driving More Common Than Drunk Driving
A stunning new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has found that impaired drivers are now
May 9, 2017
This Woman’s Family Settled With Trucking Company for $5 Million
The family of a woman who lost her life after being struck by a tractor-trailer driver under the
May 5, 2017
Find Out What To Do If You’re In A Slip-And-Fall Accident
A Target store in Pennsylvania has been ordered by a jury to pay $2.1 million to a woman
April 25, 2017
Knowing When to Settle Your Case
A woman who experienced a devastating ankle injury after a flatbed truck crashed into her minivan has agreed
April 18, 2017
Man Who Chose To Drink Again Causes Tragic Wreck Leading to $15 Million Judgement
A man who had been sober for 28 years decided to start drinking again, and it didn’t end
April 11, 2017
Couple Injured by Distracted Driver Settles Case for $1.3 Million
An elderly husband and wife who sustained a host of injuries after being injured by a distracted driver
April 4, 2017
This Man’s Lie About Previous DUI Cost Employer $12 Million
A man who did not tell his employer about a previous conviction for driving under the influence (DUI)
March 28, 2017
Repeat Drunk Driver in Crash That Killed 75-Year-Old
We’ve talked before about drunk driving being a scourge on our society. Backing us up on that claim
March 21, 2017
After Being Hit By Lost Truck Driver, This Woman Settled for $5.35 Million
A woman who was hit by the lost driver of a tractor-trailer truck has settled her case for
March 14, 2017
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?
In late February, a school bus driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after
March 7, 2017
You’ll Never Guess Why This Garbage Collector Settled for $11 Million
A garbage collector who was injured on the job after being pinned against his own garbage truck has
March 1, 2017
If You Think Teens Are Most Dangerous Drivers, Think Again!
If you think teens are the worst drivers on the road, you’re in for a surprise. A new
February 21, 2017
This Woman Settled For $1.6 Million With a Trucking Company
A young woman who had just earned her college master’s degree suffered a host of injuries after her
February 7, 2017
Find Out If Personal Injury Awards & Settlements Are Tax-Free
With tax season upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to share with you just how a
January 31, 2017
Why Was This Woman Awarded $13 Million From Lowe’s?
A woman who experienced injuries after falling in a Lowe’s home improvement store has been awarded $13 million
January 17, 2017
What’s Behind the Multi-Million Dollar Jury Awards in Seattle?
Two separate jury awards in Seattle –reached within days of one another – have resulted in multi-million dollar
January 10, 2017
Find Out Why Ikea Has Settled for $50 Million
In what may be one of the largest settlements of its kind, home furniture giant Ikea has agreed
January 3, 2017
Can You Guess The Nation’s Most Dangerous Jobs?
When you’re on the job, it’s your employer’s responsibility to make sure you have the right safety gear
December 13, 2016
Why Are Traffic Deaths in Alaska Increasing?
We shared news recently about traffic deaths nationwide increasing by just over 10% for 2016 from last year,
December 6, 2016
Actor/Funnyman Jim Carrey Sued For Wrongful Death
The husband of Jim Carrey’s late girlfriend has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the actor/funnyman stemming from
November 29, 2016
Man Who Fled A Deadly Wreck Loses $7 Million Wrongful Death Case
A rear-end crash caused by a man in a speeding pickup truck led to the death of a
November 15, 2016
You’ll Never Guess What Happened on This “Death Trap Escalator”!
The family of a man who was strangled to death after his clothing became ensnared in an escalator
November 1, 2016
Find Out Why Rural Roads Are Far More Dangerous
In a recent blog post, we brought you the horrific news of a 10% jump in traffic fatalities
October 25, 2016
Traffic Deaths Jump by More Than 10% in the First Half of 2016
A stunning report from the U.S Department of Transportation last week revealed that traffic fatalities across the nation
October 11, 2016
How to Preserve Evidence After an Injury
A key component of just about any personal injury case is the preservation of evidence. If you can
September 27, 2016
Crash With Pizza Delivery Guy on Wet Road Leads to $11 Million Award
A woman with long-term brain damage stemming from a vehicle collision with a pizza delivery man on a
September 20, 2016
Man With Cervical Spine Injury Settles for $26 Million
A lawn care worker paralyzed from spinal injuries after being thrown from a pickup truck has settled claims
September 13, 2016
Can Robots Help Spinal Injury Victims Regain Function?
There’s incredible news from Brazil suggesting that some people with spinal injuries can regain sensation and mobility by
September 6, 2016
Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Death on the Family
An incredibly poor decision to get behind the wheel drunk – underage, mind you – has resulted in
August 30, 2016
Spine Injury from Fall Results in $4.5 Million Settlement
A man who suffered a host of injuries – including a fracture to his spine – after falling
August 23, 2016
Jury Awards Couple $20 Million for Tractor-Trailer Wreck
A couple has been awarded $20 million by a jury after the man was left with permanent brain
August 16, 2016
Highest Court Gives All States Power to Force Breathalyzer Tests
In an effort to fight the serious problem that is drunk driving throughout our nation, the U.S. Supreme
August 9, 2016
Medical Study Means More Rehab for Brain Injury Victims
A study from the University of California – San Diego has revealed that longer and more intensive rehabilitation
August 2, 2016
Driver Facing Manslaughter and DUI Charges
A 28-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a van with nine passengers is facing multiple felony
July 26, 2016
Truck Involved Fatalities Spike in 2015
Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show there was an overall four (4) percent increase in
July 19, 2016
Protecting our Elderly: What To Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
Last May, Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services actually took over operations of a nursing home in
July 5, 2016
Alaska Department of Corrections Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Alaska’s prison system is facing two additional wrongful death lawsuits from families whose loved ones lost their lives
June 15, 2016
Holding Bars & Restaurants Responsible for Drunk Driving Injuries
Drunk drivers aren’t the only ones who can be held responsible for injuries they cause. Thanks to dram
June 7, 2016
Man Facing 3rd DUI Charge
An Anchorage man has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol after he struck
May 31, 2016
Three Injured in Crash; Driver Charged with DUI
Three people were injured – one critically – when a car they were riding in overturned near Denali
May 24, 2016
Ferry Worker Awarded $16 Million for Injuries
An Alaska ferry workers has been awarded $16 million in damages for injuries sustained from operating a defective
May 17, 2016
Jury Awards $900,000 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a man who died in a jail cell has been awarded $900,000 in a wrongful
May 10, 2016
Pay Attention to $17 Million Award from Federal Jury
If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you need to pay attention to a recent federal jury’s decision –
May 3, 2016
Putting a Dollar Figure on Your Pain and Suffering
If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you can probably seek compensation from a third party
April 26, 2016
Explaining Wrongful Death Law in Alaska
According to data released by Alaska’s Division of Risk Management, Alaska has shelled out almost $3 million to
April 12, 2016
Understanding Comparative Liability
Sometimes victims of a personal injury accident do not take action to recover damages because they are afraid
December 18, 2014
New Hope for SCI Victims
A new study presented at the November 2014 Society for Neuroscience convention holds promise that patients with severe
December 17, 2014
Distracted Driving Can Have Tragic Consequences
The recent case of a 17-year-old Anchorage boy sentenced to a year in prison after a distracted-driving collision
December 9, 2014