Alaska Legal Blog

Have you ever wondered if you should settle outside of court or take your case to trial? How do you know when it is time to give up and move on or press the fight? Well, there isn’t a cut-and-dry answer for settlements for all cases. However, here are a few things that could affect…

There are three main individual types of damages awarded in a personal injury case that make up the total amount of the verdict. These damages of compensation can help you with medical bills, lost wages, cost of future care, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. If you have injuries as a result of someone else’s…

If you are a passenger in an auto accident, your priority should be to ensure that you and any other passengers are safe. Once you’ve assessed the situation and ensured that everyone is okay, there are a few things that you should do to protect yourself legally. We will discuss what steps to take if…

When you file a personal injury claim, you, the defendant, witness, or any other party with information about your case, may need to attend a deposition. The session can be daunting, challenging, and intimidating. For this reason, you can hire an experienced lawyer, such as the Brown Law Firm, LLC, to guide and help you through the…

As the largest state in the United States, Alaska borders British Columbia and the Yukon in Canada to the east. The state also has a maritime border with the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, the Chukchi Sea, and the Bering Sea. Alaska’s proximity to these large water bodies makes fishing, mining, and oil drilling its…

When you are served with a subpoena, you may be intimidated by the thought of having your deposition taken by an attorney representing the opposing party in your lawsuit. Don’t be scared! Here’s what to expect during depositions, what materials you will need to bring with you, and how to ensure that the process runs…

If you are a victim of sexual assault, car accident, slip and fall, and other accidents in Alaska, you have the right to file for compensation. You will provide concrete evidence that the accident occurred due to the defendant’s negligence.  When planning to file for compensation, it is imperative to understand the statutes of limitations…