Posts tagged accident

• Southeast Air Crash Kills Five

  Mike Schneider | August 03, 2007 12:14 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
  

  A Taquan Air de Havilland Beaver crashed into mountains around Rudyerd Bay near Ketchikan Tuesday, July 24. The pilot and two couples who were cruise ship passengers died of their injuries. The pilot was highly trained and experienced, having flown commercially for 25 years. 28 people have died in Alaska in 13 crashes in the last 5 years.The crash is under investigation. Mechanical failure,...

• Steve B. Lilley Killed in Fairbanks Bicycle Accident. Here's The Law...

  Ward Merdes | August 02, 2007 5:50 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A bicyclist in a cross-walk has the right to be there. Mr. Lilley was right. Here are the Alaskan laws governing this tragic loss.The Alaska State Troopers report that Steve B. Lilley, 33, was killed by a Honda Civic while riding his bicycle across the intersection of University Avenue and Geist Road late Wednesday. The trooper report said that Lilley was hit by an unidentified 16 year old...

• Teen Driver Causes Fatal Crash

  Mike Schneider | August 01, 2007 12:02 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A teenage driver caused a crash Monday, July 22nd. It was the second serious crash caused by a teenage driver in Anchorage in less than a week. The young driver was exiting a lot at 88th onto Lake Otis and struck the SUV driven by Sandra Hutson. Hutson was not belted, and died as a result of the crash which caused the SUV to roll 2.5 times. Hutson's belted passenger was uninjured. Drugs and...

• Brian Gorrell Dies & Steven Wengree Critical in 07/26/07 Alaskan Car Crash ... Alcohol?

  Ward Merdes | July 28, 2007 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  When people are killed in Alaskan motor vehicle accidents, families have to take action - even when overcome by emotion. It is difficult to keep a clear head, but you must do it. Follow this advice and be sure to minimize the financial devastation of accidents like this.The Alaska State Troopers announced that Brian Gorrell was killed in a motor vehicle crash early Thursday morning, just south...

• Teen Dies in 4-Wheeler crash on Glenn Highway

  Mike Schneider | July 27, 2007 12:46 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  An Anchorage youth lost control of the four-wheeler he was operating at about mile 155 of the Glenn Highway. It slid onto the Glenn, and into the path of another vehicle. Despite wearing a helmet, the young man later died of his injuries. All in the other vehicle were belted. They were treated and released. The fatal crash occured last Friday.For more information on this subject, please...

• Five Die In Southeast Small Plane Crash - Princess Cruises

  Ward Merdes | July 25, 2007 10:33 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Families of those who die in small plane crashes face a daunting process to ensure justice. Take these steps, and contact a qualified personal injury attorney ASAP.On Tuesday, 07/24/07, Princess cruise ship passengers William F. Eddy and Jeanne J. Eddy of Jacksonville, Florida, and Marianne M. McManus and Paul J. McManus of Cherry Valley, Massachusetts died when the small plane they occupied...

• Talk to An Alaskan Personal Injury Lawyer ... For Free

  Ward Merdes | July 24, 2007 10:29 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Talk to a qualified Alaskan Personal Injury attorney for free. They are listed here.Most folks are scared of lawyers. With the bad press a few generate, it's no wonder.Yet, there is another side. What most people don't know, is that they can talk to a qualified Alaskan Personal Injury lawyer for free. That's right. Highly qualified attorneys are right here in Fairbanks Alaska who will take your...

• Young Driver Causes Brain Damage: Leaves Scene

  Mike Schneider | July 23, 2007 12:05 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A sixteen-year-old driver with no more than a learner's permit tried to enter the Seward Highway from Brayton drive. Other drivers tried to avoid him. The crash that followed left a young woman with brain damage. The young driver left the scene but was later located. The law required that those driving on a learner's permit be in the company of an adult licensed driver. The sixteen-year-old...

• High Speed Rollover Crash Kills Teens in St. Marys

  Mike Schneider | July 20, 2007 12:03 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Alaska State Troopers report that two teens died and three were injured, June 30, 2007 in St. Marys, Alaska, a 500-person Alaska Native village in Western Alaska. The vehicle is alleged to have been driven at about 70 mph in the 40 mph zone. None of the occupants wore seat belts. Liability insurance is not mandatory in some of Alaska's rural communties. Victims and family members harmed by...

• Kenai Motor Home Wreck - Occupant Claims

  Ward Merdes | July 19, 2007 9:18 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Automobile wrecks need investigated by qualified personal injury attorneys. Don't believe insurance companies. And, if fault is found to be with the driver, he should help the occupants find an attorney to help them file the correct claims. Insurance claims are small solace in cases like this, when good friends are lost. At the same time, it might be all you can do.For more informtion on this...