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On a quiet Monday afternoon near Nanwalek, tragedy fell from the sky. A routine commuter flight, operated by Smokey Bay Air, ended in heartbreak when the Cessna 207 carrying mail, a teaching artist, and a beloved community pilot crashed while attempt…
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In the heart of Bethel, a community is grieving the devastating loss of a 17-year-old boy, James J. McMillen, who died on Saturday evening after the snow machine he was riding broke through the surface of a man-made pond and sank. According to police…
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This week, heartbreak struck the Copper River region with the tragic loss of two young men in a crash on the Richardson Highway. Nineteen-year-old Anthony Nelson of Tazlina and Nathaniel Kroto of Gakona lost their lives when their vehicle left the ro…
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If you’ve suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you may not only have incurred financial losses — but physical and emotional ones, too. Pain and suffering is a key component of a personal injury case, and can make up the largest p…
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In the modern era of automotive technology, an often-overlooked piece of evidence can make or break a car crash case: the Event Data Recorder (EDR), commonly referred to as the “black box.” This device, embedded in most vehicles manufactu…
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Dashcam footage can be crucial evidence to prove fault in a personal injury case involving a car accident. It can provide an objective account of how the crash occurred and the sequence of events that led up to the collision. Unlike eyewitnesses to t…
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A “T-bone accident,” also known as a “broadside” or “side-impact” crash, occurs when one vehicle crashes head-on into the side of another vehicle. These collisions are known as “T-bone accidents” because the vehicles come to rest in t…
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In the early morning hours of September 30th, 2023, what should have been a routine drive through Anchorage turned into a fatal tragedy. A Toyota Tundra pickup was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Bragaw Street. The impact w…
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Recent tragic incidents in Anchorage, where two pedestrians lost their lives after being struck by vehicles, have reignited discussions on the severe legal consequences of driving under the influence (DUI). One of these cases—where JB Matha faces c…
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When seeking a personal injury lawyer, it is easy to be impressed by advertisements. Billboards, television commercials, and online ads boasting record settlements and fast service attract individuals looking for justice. However, if you are spending…
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