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 30 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. Your Friend-in-Law® Eric Derleth represents clients statewide throughout Alaska in Anchorage, Soldotna, and the Kenai Pamer/Wasilla areas.

What to Know About Bicycle Accident Liability.

What to Know About Bicycle Accident Liability

Bicycles can provide exercise, recreation, and transportation. However, they can also become dangerous when a cyclist fails to take safety precautions or a motorist who shares the road with them is careless. If you were injured in a bicycle accident… Read More
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Common Airbag Injuries After a Car Accident.

Common Airbag Injuries After a Car Accident

Airbags are meant to protect drivers and their passengers. However, these safety devices can also be dangerous. In fact, airbag injuries are some of the most common and severe types of injuries that can be sustained in a car accident. If you were in… Read More
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What to Do if You’re Injured in a Bus Accident in Alaska.

What to Do if You’re Injured in a Bus Accident in Alaska

Being injured in a bus accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. Depending on the extent of your injuries, you might require long-term medical treatment and lose a significant amount of time from work. While you may be ent… Read More
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Understanding the Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries.

Understanding the Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are some of the most severe types of injuries that can occur due to someone else’s negligence. They can be debilitating, require extensive medical treatment, and cause you to lose a substantial amount of time from work. In the… Read More
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What is Accident-Related Shock After a Car Crash?

What is Accident-Related Shock After a Car Crash?

A car crash can be an emotionally and physically traumatic experience. You may not know you’ve been injured until days or weeks after the collision — you may be in shock, which can mask your injury. Car accident-related shock can often result in… Read More
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What to Know About Retrograde Extrapolation in DUI Cases.

What to Know About Retrograde Extrapolation in DUI Cases

In most DUI cases, a chemical test is taken anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours after a vehicle has been stopped. Retrograde extrapolation is a forensic technique that can be used to predict what the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) would h… Read More
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How to Help Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim.

How to Help Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim

If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you might require extensive medical treatment and lose time from work. You may also experience a considerable amount of pain and suffering — and be unable to participate in t… Read More
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desperate man sitting inside a car after being stopped by police for traffic violations on the road at night

Can You Get a DUI in a Parked Car?

It is common knowledge that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. But, can you get a DUI in a parked car? Surprisingly, yes. While you might think it’s a good idea to “sleep it off” in your vehicle after consuming alcohol… Read More
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Extreme Close-Up on Victim's Bloody Hand. Remembering Eeamon Johnston Concept

A Life Lost on the Seward Highway: Remembering Eeamon Johnston

In the early morning hours of May 31, 2025, a tragic crash on the Seward Highway near Girdwood claimed the life of 20-year-old Eeamon Johnston. He was riding as a passenger in a BMW sedan that left the road, became airborne, and ultimately overturned… Read More
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What to Know About Comparative Negligence in Alaska.

What to Know About Comparative Negligence in Alaska

An accident-related injury can have a serious impact on your life and livelihood. Medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and lost wages can quickly add up, and you may be unable to do the things you once enjoyed. A victim may be entitled to monetary… Read More
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