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Driver Arrested after Anchorage Car Accident Injures Two People

When young people get behind the wheels of vehicles, many will give in to the temptation to engage in horseplay.  Unfortunately, this can be an extremely dangerous activity, and while police are still attempting to decipher what was happening prior to an Anchorage car accident that injured two people, what is known is that the driver in one of the vehicles involved has been arrested.

The Anchorage car accident in question occurred last Wednesday when Robert Farley was driving his vehicle at the outbound Glenn Highway Hiland Drive exit when he attempted to pass a Dodge pickup truck.  The driver of the pickup truck allegedly cut off the other driver several times, causing the vehicle to crash into a light pole.  Both occupants of the passing vehicle were injured, and the driver of the pickup truck was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and with leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Alaska Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we hope that the young people who were injured are able to recover from the harm they have suffered.  In addition, this Anchorage car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Alaska car accidents.  Every year, thousands of people are injured and nearly another 100 people are killed in these occurrences, and these numbers have held steady for several years.

Anchorage Personal Injury Lawyers

It seems that more information would be needed in order to complete a legal analysis of this situation, but it also seems that since one driver was arrested, fault may have been assigned to some degree.  If the driver who was arrested was at fault, it’s possible that the family of the people who were injured could file an Alaska personal injury lawsuit against the guardians of the driver, as he is apparently a minor.

If you have been injured because of negligent or reckless driving, you need to seek the help of Anchorage personal injury lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of those harmed for many years.  Contact Barber & Sims today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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21. Dec, 2010
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Fairbanks Motorcycle Accident Severely Injures Motorcyclist

Driving a motorcycle in Alaska is always dangerous, but most people would assume that when they are waiting to turn into their own driveways that they are safe.  Unfortunately, Alaska motorcycle accidents can occur at any time, and this includes in front of one’s own home, as a motorcyclist in Fairbanks found out on Friday when he was hit and seriously injured by a vehicle from behind.

According to police, the latest Fairbanks motorcycle accident occurred on Friday when Robert Harte, 51, was driving his motorcycle in a southbound direction on University Avenue.  He was stopped in an inside line in the 600 block of University Avenue waiting for traffic to clear so he could turn left into his home.  Suddenly, he was hit from behind by Austin Sayre, 17, of Fairbanks, who was driving a pickup truck.  Mr. Harte was wearing a helmet but was injured badly enough to be rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.

Alaska Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to extend our hopes that Mr. Harte is able to recover from his injuries.  While there is not enough information to know for sure, it’s possible that his helmet saved his life.  Unfortunately, this Fairbanks motorcycle accident will only add to the overall statistics concerning Alaska motorcycle accident statistics.  Every year in the state, more than 30 people are killed and another 400 people are injured in these occurrences, with approximately one-third of these injuries classified as major.

Alaska Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

If it turns out that the driver of the pickup truck was negligent in this accident, it’s possible for Mr. Harte to file an Alaska personal injury lawsuit.  If such a lawsuit proved to be successful, it’s possible that he could be awarded damages for medical costs, property damage, lost income and pain and suffering depending on the specifics of the situation.

However, the decision regarding whether or not to file such a lawsuit should only be made with the help of an Alaska personal injury lawyer who has years of experience in successfully fighting for the rights of clients.  Contact Barber & Sims today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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19. Aug, 2010