If you were hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident in Anchorage and need to file a claim with State Farm, you’re likely wondering: how long will it take to settle? The honest answer is—it varies. Several factors, including Alaska laws and the specifics of your case, can affect the timeline....
Personal Injury
Stairway accidents often cause more than a few bruises. A fall on stairs can lead to serious injuries that disrupt daily life, limit movement, and create long recovery periods. When unsafe stairs cause an accident, the injured person may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Keep reading to learn more about the most common...
An intercostal muscle strain occurs when the muscles between your ribs stretch or tear. These muscles, known as intercostal muscles, help you breathe and move your upper body. When injured, they can cause sharp chest pain, tightness, and trouble breathing. Even a mild strain can make it hard to turn, reach, or take a deep...
The tailbone, also known as the coccyx, is a small triangular bone that sits at the base of the spine. Although it may not be large, when it breaks or gets bruised, it can cause a surprising amount of pain. People often don’t realize how many activities involve the tailbone until it’s been hurt. A...
Being in a slip and fall accident can result in many kinds of harm, from broken bones to serious disfigurement. Some of the most dangerous wounds you can sustain, however, are those not immediately visible, such as brain injuries. These internal damages can go days unnoticed. But once symptoms start, they can be overwhelming and...
Today, one in four U.S. adults lives with some type of disability. A disability can significantly alter a person’s quality of life, leading to costly treatments and an inability to work or carry out activities of daily living. You aren’t alone if you or a loved one is experiencing this. Here are the top 10...
If you have been hurt in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your financial losses as well as your pain and suffering. However, getting that compensation will require proving someone else’s liability. Two of the most common legal concepts associated with personal injury liability are negligence and strict liability. Continue reading below...
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you’ve probably heard both “tort law” and “personal injury law” used interchangeably. While related, they’re not the same thing. The difference between tort law and personal injury law is that tort law is the broader legal category, while personal injury is a specific type of tort. Understanding the...
