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...
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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...
Millions of people, including folks right here in Anchorage, were affected by recent breaches like the AT&T data breach, Ticketmaster data breach, UnitedHealthcare data breach, and thousands of others. So what now? Can you sue? Should you? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on the details of your case, the type of information that was...
Exemplary damages, also known as punitive damages, are extra payments a court can award to punish someone for extreme misconduct. They aren’t meant to cover your losses, like compensatory damages are. Instead, they’re used when the defendant acted with malice or showed reckless disregard for others. In Alaska, these damages are only available in serious...
The odds of dying in a plane crash are too minuscule to calculate, according to the National Safety Council. Conversely, your odds of dying in a car crash during your lifetime are roughly one in 95. Regardless, there are enough news stories about emergency landings and technical difficulties for many passengers to wonder, “How safe...
After a crash, many people may wonder, “What does a car accident lawyer do?” If you’ve been in a car accident in Anchorage, you might think handling your claim alone is easier. But insurance companies don’t always play fair. A car accident lawyer’s job is to protect your rights and help you get the compensation...
When you’re facing a legal issue—whether it’s a contract dispute, a personal injury claim, or a criminal charge—your first question is likely, “How much does a lawyer cost?” Understanding legal fees can be confusing, especially if you’ve never worked with an attorney before. Costs vary widely depending on the type of legal matter, the lawyer’s...