Automobile Accidents

• Alaska Republicans: Poor People Worth Less Than Rich People...

  Ward Merdes | January 19, 2008 5:57 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Alaska's House/Senate and the Governor's mansion have been occupied by a Republican majority for more than decade. A few years ago, they decided that, in the name of "accountability" - Poor Folks are Worth Less than Rich Folks." This one must be changed...At the urging of the national automobile insurance companies and the Chamber of Commerce, Alaskan Republicans decided that people who are...

• Alaskan Samantha Bonnell Killed in California. Here's The Law...

  Ward Merdes | September 25, 2007 11:48 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  In a tragic story involving years of uncertainty and suffering for Palmer Alaska mother Mary Weir - 17 year old Samantha Bonnell's body was finally identified. Just days before her 18th birthday, it appears that Samantha was killed on a California freeway. Details are unclear, but it appears that Samantha was hit by numerous vehicles. Here's what Mary Weir needs to know about related claims:1....

• Clyde Dunlap Killed By Moose. Here's The Law...

  Ward Merdes | September 05, 2007 10:45 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  The Dunlap family's insurance carrier will play an old trick on Ms. Dunlap - to avoid paying a dime.The Alaska State Troopers report that Clyde Dunlap, 88, died when his wife, Martha Dunlap, ran into a moose. It appears that Ms. Dunlap did not see the moose until it was too late. The legal import of this situation is twofold: (1) was Martha Dunlap negligent for not seeing the moose?; and (2) is...

• Teen Dies in 4-Wheeler crash on Glenn Highway

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

  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

  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...

• Tamara Saathoff Dies on Glenn Highway. Lessons Learned?

  Ward Merdes | July 19, 2007 8:50 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  It is difficult to determine who is at fault for most car accidents. Use your head and think. Don't listen to insurance companies who have a vested interest in saying it was "somebody else's fault" t o avoid writing a check. Talk to a qualified personal injury attorney. Get him/her to investigate the crash. You might be surprised.On 07/18/07, Tamara Saathoff died when she drove her pickup truck...

• We All Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance

  Ward Merdes | March 18, 2006 12:09 PM | 1 CommentFairbanks, AK

  Buy a TON of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance to protect you and your family.More and more folks are calling our office because they were hit - and badly hurt - by a drunk driver. It goes without saying that most drunk drivers just aren't that responsible ... and most don't have insurance to cover the injuries and damage they cause. That's why you need to review your automobile...

• Female Driver Seriously Injured After Being Ejected From Vehicle

  James Cool | April 30, 2009 12:04 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Anchorage, Alaska—The Anchorage Daily News reports that a woman was seriously injured on April 27, 2009 after she was ejected from her seat following a collision with another vehicle. The...

• Sterling Highway Crash leaves 1 dead and 3 in critical condition

  James Cool | February 18, 2009 12:31 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Soldotna, Alaska—KTTU and the Anchorage Daily News report that a head-on collision left 1 dead and 8 injured (3 critically) on February 16, 2009. At around 3:25 p.m., while traveling along...

• Crash at Seward Highway/Bird Creek leaves one dead and two injured. What those involved need to know….

  James Cool | January 05, 2009 1:57 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Anchorage, Alaska—KTTU news reports that on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 a two-car accident closed the Seward highway near Bird Creek for nearly four hours and left one dead and two seriously...