Millions of visitors travel to Alaska each year to experience all the state has to offer. While many arrive by airplane or boat, they often use rental cars to get around. Unfortunately, these accidents are not uncommon — and when they occur, seriou…
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If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably have many questions. One of these questions is most likely, “do I need to hire a lawyer?” While there is nothing in the law that states you are required to hire a lawyer to represent you af…
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If you were injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, recovering financial compensation will most likely involve dealing with that person’s insurance company. Filing an insurance claim is an important step in the recovery p…
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If you are facing criminal charges in Alaska, you are facing an uphill battle. Even though prosecutors have the burden of proof, and even though they must convince the jury with 99 percent certainty, avoiding a conviction still requires an effective…
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In recent articles, we have discussed common myths about car accident insurance claims and mistakes you need to avoid when dealing with the insurance companies. We have also provided an overview of the laws that apply to claims for financial compensa…
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When you get injured in a car accident, recovering just compensation for your losses involves asserting your legal rights. Even if it seems like all you are doing is filing a claim with the insurance companies, the reality is that there are several c…
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Alaska’s marijuana laws are different from those in other states. It is legal to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use, and you can possess up to four ounces for personal use in your own home. But, beyond this, possessing marijua…
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Being injured in a hit-and-run accident can be a jarring experience. Not only are you suddenly forced to deal with the consequences of someone else’s mistake, but you are also confronted with the sobering reality that some people just aren̵…
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As Alaskans, we aren’t strangers to bad weather. Anchorage averages nearly seven feet of snowfall per year, and temperatures in the winter can consistently remain well below freezing. Snowdrifts can be hazards for drivers and pedestrians, and s…
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Facing a criminal charge in Alaska is a daunting proposition. You could be at risk for substantial fines, prison time, and other penalties; and, if you are like most people, you have no idea how the process works or what you need to do in order to gi…
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