answered on Sep 25, 2023
Addendum - correction - A minute ago, I said that tax records should not be relevant if the basis of the claim is injury, disability, or pain and suffering. I apologize - if the claim is for disability, it is possible that tax records could be relevant, as evidence of a drop in income or revenues.... View More 
answered on Sep 25, 2023
An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you have an attorney, this is something they should really advise on. In general, the relevance of the request could depend on the nature of your claim. Are you claiming lost wages? Are you self-employed - if... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2023
An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a starting point, here is a link to the Alaska Bar Association page - Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
https://alaskabar.org/for-lawyers/pro-bono/pro-bono-legal-service-providers/
This is not an... View More
If i place a bumper sticker on my vehicle that reads something along the lines of " by hitting my car while my child is inside, you agree to release me from any liability of my reaction" could I still get in trouble for losing my temper and hitting the offending driver if I'm not at... View More
I live in a small native village in Alaska. Our native corporation gets millions of federal dollars that's supposed to help the locals. They built a big apartment complex to provide more housing for locals (which I loved at first), but they mostly rent to entities that bring in outsiders for... View More
I was evicted without opa or lawyer present . I was told I abandoned my apt and locked out n things thrown in dump . Opa aware I'm dying and trafficked but no help. How can I better advocate or get my funds to live . I'm disabled with speech impediment
answered on Mar 12, 2022
An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks and your situation is a difficult and heartbreaking one. Under the posted categories, personal injury, real estate attorneys aren't going to know about this - the eviction issue is something for a... View More
I work for a cannery in Alaska 16hrs shifts, they provide food and room. They hire us from out of state. I tested positive last month and this month again due to a roommate having covid. I have chest pain and can't return to work and I still have covid. tested positive three days ago. I... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2021
This is something that an experienced workers' comp attorney should advise on, but your question remains open for two weeks. COVID has introduced new issues in the workers' comp sector, so it would be best for you to reach to an experienced attorney. Many law firms in this field offer... View More
my daughter (15) got put on anti psychotics for sever anxiety and the doctors didn't tell us about a side effect that causes a tic disorder. the disorder commonly related to the medication she was put on only appears in elders who's gone through menopause and such things. we are thinking... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2020
An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your daughter's ordeal. This has the makings of a complex and difficult case, likely offering different avenues from which to assert OR defend the correlations you offer.
As a... View More
I was diagnosed with uterine cancer after using Johnson and johnson talc powder all my life.
answered on Aug 28, 2020
Time is of the essence in your situation. Although an attorney in your jurisdiction could advise best, it would be advisable for you to take action without further delay instead of awaiting a response to your post here. DO NOT count on the statute of limitations being extended in significant... View More
this is regarding a bike accident happened in april 24th 2016. i was not at fault. the total sum of past and future economic damage is greater than 50000. the third party agreed to settle the policy limit which is 50000. i am planning to approach my own auto insurance company to get support for my... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2018
You usually need the consent to settle from the underinsured carrier. May be more than one if someone in your household also has it, depending on your state's law and the contracts. Note that in some states you have to repay liens out of the settlement, so if you are d.i.y'ing it be sure... View More
I've had 2 knee surgeries and preparing a counter offer
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Yes, but you should be talking to your lawyer. This sounds significant enough that if you d.i.y. you could have issues with subrogation liens etc. Contact a member of the Alaska Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
significant, can you ask for more to help cover costs for medical?
answered on Feb 16, 2016
Usually the release is broad enough to prevent this, but ask a local lawyer to review and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
Due to malicious acts through a third party I feel as though my wife has fallen out of love with me.
answered on Nov 4, 2015
You can file anything, but you are extremely unlikely to prevail on such a lawsuit.
With false police report. Officer shows up and assaults a innocent person because of a false police report.
answered on Aug 10, 2015
Why exactly do you believe you need case law? Have you filed a lawsuit?
answered on Jul 14, 2015
I'm not sure I understand the question. A subpoena is a court order and should be followed by the person for whom it is meant.
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