Understanding Your Filing Window After an Anchorage Commercial Truck Crash Key Takeaways: Alaska gives truck accident victims two years to file a personal injury lawsuit under AS 09.10.070, and two years for wrongful-death claims under AS 09.55.580, measured from the date of death. Missing this deadline typically bars recovery entirely. Limited exceptions, such as the...
Truck Accidents
Semi-truck accidents are some of the most devastating and fatal incidents that occur on U.S. roads each year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are approximately 500,000 accidents involving large trucks annually, and around 98% of these accidents result in fatalities for those in smaller vehicles. The situation is no different in Anchorage,...
Driver fatigue is an increasingly critical issue that significantly impacts road safety, especially for those operating big rigs and commercial trucks. In a vast and remote state like Alaska, where long-haul trucking is common and the roads can be treacherous, understanding the ramifications of driver fatigue on accident rates is paramount. This article explores the...