Find answers to your questions about Alaska's laws concerning criminal defense and personal injury claims from an Alaska personal injury and criminal lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the courtroom. Attorney Eric Derleth was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska. He has helped thousands of legal clients get the justice they deserve, either in criminal or civil court, throughout our State.  Eric has devoted his life to fighting the big insurance companies and government overreach. He has law firm offices near you representing those charged with crimes and those hurt by the negligence of others in Anchorage and Soldotna. Eric does represent clients statewide throughout Alaska in Anchorage, Soldotna, and the Kenai Pamer/Wasilla areas.

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Common Types of Nursing Home Injuries

When you place your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you expect that they will have the best possible care. Unfortunately, there are many types of injuries that can occur in nursing homes — and many arise from neglect. While… Read More
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What are the dog bite laws in Alaska?

What Are the Dog Bite Laws in Alaska?

Most dogs make friendly family pets and wonderful companions. But every so often, a dog may unexpectedly lash out and attack a person if it feels threatened or has not been trained properly. When a dog bite occurs, it can leave a victim with serious… Read More
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Common Personal Injury Terms to Know

Whether you were hurt in a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, pedestrian knockdown, bicycle crash, or any other type of accident, you are likely feeling scared and stressed — and you may be overwhelmed by the prospect of filing a lawsuit. Howe… Read More
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Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?

Whether you were injured in a car crash, truck wreck, slip and fall, or any other type of accident, you might be wondering, “should I settle my personal injury case?” Deciding whether you should settle with the insurance company or go to trial ca… Read More
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How to Protect Your Legal Rights After a Truck Accident in Alaska

Large commercial trucks are commonly seen on Alaska’s highways — and unfortunately, accidents involving them happen all too often. If you’ve been injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, a tractor-trailer, a tanker, or another commercial truc… Read More
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Overcoming The Defenses to Car Accident Liability in Alaska

If you suffered injuries in a car accident in Alaska, recovering compensation for your economic and non-economic losses requires a showing of negligence. In other words, you must establish that someone else should be held liable for the accident due… Read More
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Alaska?

Being injured in a car accident can be a frightening and terrible experience. You may be facing serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time out of work. Overcoming the challenges of even a minor vehicle accident may seem daunti… Read More
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Two Dead in Car Accident on Sterling Highway

Sterling Highway, Alaska (November 22, 2021) According to the Alaska Native News, The Alaska State Troopers reported that two people died last Saturday night with one seriously injured along the Sterling Highway mile 64. The Sterling Highway begins 9… Read More
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How Does the Bill of Rights Protect the People of Alaska?

Article 1 Section 24 of the Alaska constitution defines the rights of those charged with a crime. The law provides that the victims must be: Treated with grace, respect, humanity, and justice. Right to be informed Permission to speak with the prosecu… Read More
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Why Hire Our Criminal Lawyers in Anchorage?

Going through all this alone is challenging. Getting charged for a crime can be a horrifying experience especially for an individual with no idea how the criminal justice system operates. If you are arrested for a crime, whether you have committed a… Read More
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