Workman’s Comp

Have you suffered a disabling injury at work from an accident which was not your fault?  Are you feeling anger, frustration, anxiety, fear, a sense of hopelessness or depression?  Do

The Anchorage Daily News published a commentary by Win Gruening entitled Liability Protection is Necessary for Alaska Businesses. This commentary is based on two false premise; 1) that employees can

There are many differences between personal injury law and workers’ compensation law. Personal injury law is based on “tort” law and is intended to fully compensate an injured person, whereas

The marine field has long been a staple of our Alaskan economy, and shipyard workers are a major part of this growing industry. We appreciate the hard work and long

Working as a longshoreman at any one of Alaska’s many ports is a hazardous career especially during periods of intense rain or snow. As a longshoreman, you’re working around not

The laws protecting those that work on the water are complex and challenging to navigate. For the most part, courts now use maritime and admiralty law interchangeably, but initially, admiralty

Commercial fishing in Alaska can be on of the most rewarding and yet high-risk jobs you can get. If fact commercial fishing usually tops the charts as the most dangerous job

When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If your injury is severe and your case is complicated, hiring a workers’ comp lawyer is a wise move. Most attorneys will offer

Workman’s Compensation was first established in an attempt to protect both the employer and the employee and to limit or eliminate the need for lengthy litigation. Today there are many