We are taught from the first time we get behind the wheel that we must never fail to focus our eyes on the road in front of us. While most if not all of us have been guilty of losing that focus from time to time, certain events arise that serve as a reminder that even a one-second lapse in attention can lead to serious consequences. Unfortunately, this appears to be what occurred yesterday afternoon as a Seward Highway auto accident injured two people.
The accident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. at Mile 116 along Potter Marsh on the Seward Highway. A Ford Focus was waiting to turn left off of the highway onto a pull-out. A large pickup truck was trailing the smaller vehicle, and the driver apparently did not notice that the Focus had stopped until it was too late. He slammed into the rear of the car and smashed it. As a result of the accident, both of the occupants of the Focus were injured and sent to the hospital.
While authorities indicated that the two injured people will likely survive their injuries, police used the incident as an opportunity to issue a stern reminder that with the summer season upon us, traffic is likely to get heavier and could include tourists who are not familiar with their surroundings. The combination of traffic and unfamiliarity is always a dangerous combination, especially when such elements are present on a road where drivers are moving at high rates of speed.
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While it's fortunate that those who were hit from behind will likely survive the accident, it's also possible that either or both of them sustained significant injuries. Alaska Rear-end collisions are notorious for producing a plethora of injuries that can be difficult to overcome, including whiplash, spinal cord injuries and head or traumatic brain injuries. Some of these serious injuries will not reveal themselves by way of overt symptoms immediately.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in an Alaska auto accident, you need the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who have years of experience in holding those responsible for causing harm accountable. Contact Barber & Banker today at (800) 478-5858 to schedule a free initial consultation.
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The Barber & Banker Anchorage Alaska personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Barber & Sims will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.
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