Automobile Accidents

• Sitka Alaska Plane Crash - Four Killed

  Ward Merdes | August 07, 2007 10:16 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Four killed in Sitka, Alaska small airplane crash. Mike Schneider is the right attorney for the job.The Alaska State Troopers report that four people died in a Sitka, Alaska airplane crash on Monday. The Piper Malibu was seen flying low above the island and crashed into a deserted house. All four on-board were killed. They have not been identified.The plane was registered to Hendrickson Aviation...

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

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

  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...

• 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

  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...

• 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...

• Kenai Motor Home Wreck - Occupant Claims

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

  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...

• 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...

• Infant Dies When Van Rolls Into Chena River

  Ward Merdes | July 18, 2007 6:54 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  When a child dies in a vehicle, grieving families rarely look to their own insurance - but they should. Always file an insurance claim when you suffer a loss. If the insurance company denies your claim, call a lawyer.James Barnes, born May 6 of this year, died when the van he occupied rolled into the Chena River, just outside Fairbanks, Alaska. By all accounts, his father fought like hell to get...

• Randy Jones Motorcycle Wreck

  Ward Merdes | July 14, 2007 8:35 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Colleen Jones suffered a terrible loss when her husband Randy was killed in a motorcycle wreck. Their insurance companies should be working hard to take care of them. Any bets on whether they will? Hold your breath.Fairbanks lost a good man on July 12. Randy Jones died in a motorcycle wreck. Riding side-by-side with his wife, the newspaper reports that their motorcycles touched, Randy lost...

• Accident or Negligence?

  Ward Merdes | May 12, 2007 7:25 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Negligence is stupidity. As a juror, just ask yourself if the defendant could have avoided this situation by being more careful. If your answer is "Yes" - then hold the defendant Negligent and give the injured person enough money to get back on their horse. It's that simple. If you break it - you buy it.Jurors are sometimes confused between "Accidents" and "Negligence." After conducting dozens...

• $65 Million Dry Cleaning Claim? What Crap...

  Ward Merdes | May 05, 2007 6:05 PM | 1 CommentFairbanks, AK

  Any judge who sues for $65 million due to damage to his pants is an idiot, pandering to insurance company rhetoric that will make legitimate cases more difficult to win. He is hurting you - when you get injured and juries are "sick and tired of stupid claims ... like yours." See the problem? Everybody else's claim is frivolous. Your claim is legitimate. Trouble is that jury thinks the same...