Pros and Cons of Backup Cameras in Alaska Car Accidents
These days, it is hard to find a vehicle that does NOT have a backup camera installed – and it is impossible if you are shopping for a new car. Since May 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has required video features
COVID-19 Safety Protocols Differ from State to State
Approximately 110 crewmembers from three American Seafoods ships have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The F/V NORTHERN JAEGER is docked at the Seattle cruise ship terminal while sick crew members recover. Others are in quarantine after exposure, many in Seattle area hotels. As of today, the F/V AMERICAN TRIUMPH, and F/V AMERICAN DYNASTY have reportedly returned
Scandies Rose Case Developments
STACEY & JACOBSEN, PLLC represents the two survivors in the SCANDIES ROSE sinking. The vessel owner (Scandies Rose Fishing Co., LLC) and the vessel manager (Mattsen Management LLC) have filed a Petition for Limitation of Liability in Federal Court Seattle. The vessel owner and manager initiated legal action arguing that they have no responsibility for
Limitation of Liability in Maritime Law
When fishermen or crewmembers are injured or perish in accidents at sea—due to negligence or carelessness by the vessel’s owner, another crewmember, captain, or skipper—Jones Act Law requires that the injured party be compensated.
But what happens when vessel owners work to find ways around paying out what wrongfully-injured workers deserve? One strategy owners have
Five Things to Know About Alaska Wrongful Death Claims
Five Things to Know About Alaska Wrongful Death Claims
The death of a loved one will always leave you grieving, but your circumstances may be even more devastating if your loved one was killed in an accident that was someone else’s fault. Unfortunately, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, these
What You Need to Know About Airbnb Injuries as a Tourist in Alaska
What You Need to Know About Airbnb Injuries as a Tourist in Alaska
Many tourists coming to visit Alaska’s breathtaking scenery will opt for lodging through home-sharing services like AirBnB, and for good reason. Whether you are booking a room or entire home, the cost is often lower than a traditional hotel or other
86 Crew Members Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Seafoods Trawler
In a press release issued last night, American Seafoods has reported that 86 crewmembers have tested positive for COVID-19, and nine more crewmembers are still awaiting results.
It was reported that one crew member became ill and was taken to a hospital while the ship was docked in Bellingham. That crewmember tested positive for COVID-19
Protect Your Child in an Alaska Car Accident: Tips on Four Car Seat Stages
Protect Your Child in an Alaska Car Accident: Tips on Four Car Seat Stages
Children are among the most vulnerable occupants in a vehicle, since their size and physical development affect how well their bodies can withstand the impact of a car accident. Unfortunately, data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that
Four Things to Know About Mediation in Alaska Injury Cases
Four Things to Know About Mediation in Alaska Injury Cases
If you were unable to reach an agreement after filing a personal injury claim with an insurance company, your next step to recover compensation for your losses is usually to initiate a lawsuit in court. However, there may still be opportunities to resolve your case
Valuing Soft Tissue Injuries in Alaska Accident Claims
Valuing Soft Tissue Injuries in Alaska Accident Claims
One of the first things that comes to mind after you have been hurt in any type of personal injury accident is the extent of your injuries. Whether it was a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, or other incident, you will check for blood, signs of