Don't Cheat Yourself

When you have been injured in a car accident, you need money to fix your car, to pay your medical bills and to keep a roof over your heard. Insurance companies know this. A friendly insurance adjuster might a day or two after the accident and offer you $1,500 - $2,500 to settle your claim hoping that you will settle low before you find out what is fair.

Don't cheat yourself! Don't settle until you know how serious your injuries are. Frequently doctors do not diagnose permanent injuries until six months or more after the accident. What looks like a simple whiplash a day or two after an accident can turn out to be a serious permanent injury which may require surgery. If you already settled your case, you can't get more money from the insurance company.

Before you settle your case, you need to talk to an experienced personal injury attorney. Keenan Powell has been fighting the good fight for injured Alaskans for over 25 years. Free consultation. Call: 258-7663 or 800-386-5678.

Distracted Drivers

Each year 5,800 people die in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Another 515,00 people are injured. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). There have been two terrible car accidents in Anchorage in recent weeks on clear days with good driving conditions. We all like to think that because we are careful drivers, we won't be in an accident. The problem is that we cannot control other drivers who are irresponsible or distracted.

Dealing with the insurance companies and medical bills is a whole new arena. Most people don't know what to ask for or what is fair. When you hire an attorney, that's your attorney's job.

Consultations with Keenan Powell are free of charge. Call: 258-7663 to make an appointment today. Toll free: 888-368-5678.