Miscellaneous

• Escalator Catastrophe Frames Tort Reform Debate for Alaskans

  James Cool | February 24, 2009 2:38 AM | 6 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  The Anchorage Daily News reports that on February 8, 2009 a three year old girl lost 3 fingers in an escalator accident at an Anchorage J.C. Penny’s department store. According to news...

• AAJ CEO Jon Haber Resigns - Missing a Good Man

  Ward Merdes | April 08, 2009 11:53 AM | 1 CommentFairbanks, AK

  The American Association for Justice's CEO Jon Haber resigned recently. He did a great job for the AAJ. His enthusiasm and hard work will be missed. The injured, weak and downtrodden will want for...

• Alaska Helicopter Crash Killes 3, injures 14 year old boy

  Ward Merdes | April 17, 2008 1:42 PM | 4 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  It was reported today that a helicopter crash off the Glenn Highway killed Michael Seward, 37, of Palmer; Thomas Middleton, 46, of Anchorage; Joseph O'Donnell, 48, of Girdwood; and Benoit Pin, a...

• Fairbanks Alaska Boating Accident Injures Two Women - Here's The Law They Need To Know...

  Ward Merdes | June 11, 2008 1:23 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Fairbanks Alaska Chena River boating accident. What the two injured women need to know - to protect their legal rights.

• Smart Folks File Uninsured Motorist Claims ...

  Ward Merdes | February 10, 2008 7:47 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Almost all automobile insurance includes "Uninsured Motorist" (UM) or "Underinsured Motorist" (UIM) coverage. Yet, most people who buy this insurance fail to file a claim when they are hurt by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Here's what you need to knowUM/UIM coverage is personal. All it requires is that you were hurt by another person who was driving a motor vehicle. You don't need to be...

• Five Die in Alaskan Plane Crash

  Jenny Albano | August 17, 2007 5:05 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  A small plane crashed near the island of Ketchikan in Alaska killing 5 passengers. Four people that were on the plane survived.The names of the people aboard the aircraft are not immediately available, but it is known that 3 of the survivors were sent to a hospital on the mainland for treatment of burns. According to a member of the rescue squad the plane crashed into a tree about 200 feet...

• 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...

• 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...

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

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

  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...

• 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....