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Banker Law Group, P.C. recently won a Supreme Court decision that overturned evidence restrictions affecting some of Alaska's most vulnerable populations. We asked the Alaska Supreme Court to consider the justice of not allowing elderly, disabled, and poor tort victims to present evidence of the ...

As the Alaskan summer gets into full swing, safety is as important as ever.  We are all working and playing harder with more daylight, which means more drivers on the road – many of which are in a hurry or getting tired. Studies show the highest number of fatal accidents occur in summer.  Several...

Laws vary from state to state. Alaska has its own laws regarding important issues like time limits for filing a claim, the amount of insurance you must have, the ways insurance companies must respond to claims, wrongful death claims, social and business host liability for serving alcohol, allocat...

Alaska Car Insurance Requirements Alaska law requires the owner of a registered vehicle to have a liability insurance policy in effect that complies with Alaska statute 2822101. According to Alaska car insurance requirements, the minimum amounts for this policy are: $50,000 per person per a...

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is more affordable than basic liability coverage and it covers you and your family – in the event of an injury caused by someone else. Liability coverage protects you from lawsuits – which can occur when you at fault in a collision and hurt someone els...

The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents In Alaska The most common causes of car accidents are related to distracted driving. Any activity that diverts the driver's attention is distracted driving. At least one Alaska judge has ruled that it can justify an award of punitive damages. Distracted ...

Winter driving can be treacherous if you are not prepared, especially in Alaska. The combination of extreme weather and remote areas can make the roadways outside of populated areas very dangerous. For Alaska drivers, during the winter months (October-May) it is advised to follow safety guideline...