Miscellaneous

• Recalled Pet Food Contaminated With Rat Poison

  Shannon Weidemann | March 27, 2007 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Researchers believe they know why the recalled pet food is causing kidney failure in cats and dogs. Samples of it have tested positive for rat poison. The investigation has focused so far on the wheat gluten used to make the food and the supplier. The deaths led to a recall of 60 million cans and pouches of pet food produced by Menu Foods and sold throughout North America under 95 brand names....

• Sea-Tac Airport Worker Injured in Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | March 13, 2007 11:11 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  A baggage handler was hurt at Sea-Tac Airport March 4th. The man works for Menzies who provides ground support for Alaska Airlines. A Menzies spokesperson said two workers were connecting a baggage tug to a cart when the tug's engine suddenly surged. The vehicle backed into the victim, pinning him against the cart.He was taken to Highline Medical Center, where he was treated for bruises and...

• Personal Injury Lawyers

  Christina Cole | March 04, 2007 9:01 PM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK

  A personal injury lawyer specializes in personal injury lawsuits, by providing legal services to clients that have been injured either physically and/or financially due to the fault of another person or business.In most instances, a personal injury lawyer has experience in a wide array of person injury areas so they can provide case specific legal services that include areas such as medical...

• Man Injured in Foam Factory Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | February 21, 2007 1:17 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  A man was injured in an accident at the Flexible Foam factory in Portage, Ohio. The victim, age 40, had injuries on his lower legs and was taken to Divine Savior Healthcare and then airlifted to UW Hospital. Early reports of the accident indicated a machine had malfunctioned, severing the man's legs beneath his knees. Police would not comment on the nature of the injury and said a machine had...

• Michael J. Schneider, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | February 18, 2007 9:57 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK

  Michael J. Schneider is the owner of the Law Offices of Michael J. Schneider, P.C. located in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1975. He was admitted to the Alaska Bar in 1975. His practice is now limited to plaintiffs' personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance litigation. He enjoys Martindale-Hubbell's highest "AV" rating (legal ability very high to...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | February 18, 2007 9:54 AM | 0 CommentsAnchorage, AK

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• Major Overhaul of BP Safety Procedures Recommended

  Shannon Weidemann | January 23, 2007 10:33 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker headed a panel to investigate BP after a refinery explosion in March of 2005 killed 15 people and injured 170. It was the worst industrial accident in the United States in 10 years. The panel recommended that BP change their safety procedures at all of their refineries.The investigation found significant safety culture issues existed throughout BP's...

• Insurance Companies Beg for Juries

  Ward Merdes | November 30, 2006 9:14 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Insurance companies claim to fear juries - alleging that they are "out of control." At the same time, insurance companies insist on juries (instead of judges) in every case. Why is that? Of course, it's because juries believe insurance company rhetoric - that there is a "lawsuit crisis" and give tiny little verdicts. There is no lawsuit crisis. Insurance companies love juries. Actions speak...

• Worker's Compensation Change Hurt Working Alaskans

  Ward Merdes | November 18, 2006 1:00 PM | 1 CommentFairbanks, AK

  Republicans Benefit Big Business, Sticking It To The Working Man/Woman.. Again.Republicans change workplace rules in favor of industry ... again. [Surprise, surprise]Alaska's Republican majority in the Senate recently changed workplace rules in favor of industry ... again. They hammered the working man ... again. While we have grown to expect this conduct, this most recent one was particularly...

• DUI and the DMV- WAIT 7 DAYS AND YOU LOSE

  Ward Merdes | April 10, 2006 9:06 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  If you are arrested for a DUI in Alaska, you face criminal prosecution with the Alaska Court system and administrative license action with the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Alaska's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may revoke your license if you have been arrested for DUI and one of the following: 1) Refusal to take breath test 2) Breath Alcohol Test result is .08 or higher. See...