Criminal Case Definitions — Commonly Used Legal Words and Phrases

A / Accessory — a person that helps someone else commit a crime, either before or after the crime. Accomplice — a person who knowingly and voluntarily participates with another, having the specific intent to help them commit a crime. Acquittal … Read More
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How Do I Report Nursing Home / Assisted Living Facility Abuse or Neglect in Alaska?

As a nursing home (and assisted living facility) abuse lawyer in Alaska, I have experienced cases of extreme abuse and neglect in homes that are beautiful on the surface, but which are poorly run leaving residents at risk of harm from staff, other re… Read More
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Can Someone Recover for Bystander Trauma Injury in Alaska?

Having done personal injury cases in Alaska for nearly 25 years, I have been asked many times whether someone has to be directly injured in an accident before they can file a lawsuit. Usually the person suing suffers their own direct injuries, but th… Read More
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Can Parents Recover For Wrongful Death of a Child in Alaska?

In Alaska, a claim for wrongful death in most instances is governed by Alaska statute 09.55.580. This law provides that “when the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act or omission of another…” the decedent has a cause of action just t… Read More
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Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Alaska

For nearly 25 years I have litigated for families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. In Alaska, if you or someone you know has lost a loved one under circumstances that suggest it was someone else̵… Read More
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What's a Suspended Imposition of Sentence in Alaska?

Having a criminal record may result in struggling to get good employment and a nice place to live. Having a criminal record could make them a poor risk in some people’s eyes. These folks are also at risk of losing state and federal benefits and… Read More
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What to Do (and Not to Do) if You've Been Injured by Medical Malpractice in Kenai, Alaska

As a medical malpractice lawyer in Alaska, I have some quick tips for what you should, and should not do if you have been injured by your medical provider: Things You Should Do If You’ve Been Injured By Medical Malpractice Work hard to recover… Read More
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Shoulder Pain from a Personal Injury

Working on personal injury cases for so long, it is common to discuss with my clients why their shoulder injuries still hurt so long after a traumatic injury, like a car wreck or slip and fall. Early in their treatment, clients have more hope they wi… Read More
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