Personal Injury Lawyers Anchorage

In recent years, many different jurisdictions have enacted laws that in effect ban the act of sending and reading text messages while driving a vehicle.  Alaska was one of those jurisdictions, passing a law in 2008, but the law was written in a vague manner and drew the ire of several parties including judges who would have had to interpret it.  The state legislature is taking steps to avoid lengthy court cases that would clarify the law by advancing a new one.

During Alaskan winters with heavy snowfall, the number of encounters between humans and moose tend to increase, as food becomes harder and harder for these animals to find.  Therefore, the number of Alaska car accidents that involve collisions with moose also tend to rise as more of these large animals are venturing into areas where humans tend to dominate.  Given the start to this winter and the heavy snowfall that’s been occurring, local officials have begun warning motorists of the possibility of crashes with moose.

It's now the time of year when most people should be relatively used to driving on ice and in otherwise slippery conditions.  Most people also tend to understand the basics when it comes to effectively navigating a vehicle during this wintry time of year.  However, there are still environments that can present serious problems for motorists if even the slightest mistakes are made, and any Alaska car accident can lead to debilitating injuries or worse.

When people make the negligent or even reckless decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, they are making a decision that places everyone who may have to deal with their conduct in danger.  There is no telling what can go wrong when someone who is intoxicated decides to drive, but one of the more shocking and surprisingly common things that’s done is driving the wrong way on a road and causing an Alaska DUI accident as a result.

This is what police suspect occurred earlier this month when a father and daughter were moving in a northbound direction on Minnesota Drive when they noticed the driver of another vehicle heading directly toward them even though the other motorist was driving in the wrong direction.  The two vehicles collided head-on and the wrong-way driver was arrested on suspicion of Alaska DUI.

Alaska Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our relief that no one was seriously injured in this suspected Alaska DUI accident.  We also hope that the criminal investigation leads to a fast and a just result.  In addition, this suspected Anchorage DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Alaska car accidents.  Every year, approximately 10,000 of these crashes occur, and they lead to nearly 3,000 injuries and to nearly 100 fatalities.

Alaska DUI Accident Lawyers

Clearly, when someone drinks, drives and causes an Alaska DUI accident, that person can face criminal liability.  That person can also face civil liability if injuries or other damages result from a crash.  These damages can be recaptured if someone who has been injured in this type of a crash files an Alaska personal injury lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of experienced Alaska DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those wrongfully harmed for many years.  Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.

This is the time of year when people tend to get together with friends and family and celebrate the holiday season.  Clearly, people are generally festive and ready to relax a bit after working hard all year for those that they love.  However, this is also the time of year when drinking and driving tends to increase, which means that those who are on the roads need to be wary of anyone who may appear to be intoxicated.

As we move into the winter months in Alaska, we are all in some way preparing for the cold and wintry weather that is already arriving and that will only continue and increase in severity in the coming months.  As a result, anyone who drives a vehicle regularly needs to also prepare for the hazards that are present during this time of year.