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Anchorage injury cases are shaped by conditions most of the country never has to think about. Long winter darkness, black ice on the Seward and Glenn Highways, moose collisions, and a road network where a few corridors carry almost all the traffic in and out of the city combine to produce crashes that look very different from the rest of the country. On top of that, Alaska's economy (aviation, fishing, oil, tourism, and military) generates categories of injury claims that are rare elsewhere, including bush-plane crashes, maritime and Jones Act cases, and oilfield and remote-worksite injuries.

Alaska follows pure comparative fault, which is favorable to injured people: even if you were partly or mostly at fault, you can still recover, with damages reduced by your percentage of blame. Alaska generally applies a two-year statute of limitations to personal injury claims, though certain categories (claims against government entities, medical malpractice, wrongful death) follow their own rules and much shorter notice periods. In my 32 years of practice, missed deadlines are one of the most common ways promising cases get lost, and Alaska's remote geography makes it even more important to get a lawyer involved early so evidence can be preserved before conditions change.

Goldberg & Loren handles Anchorage injury cases across every major practice area: auto and truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, maritime and aviation claims, premises liability, and wrongful death. George Goldberg founded the firm after starting his career in 1994 defending airlines and insurers and switching to the plaintiff side in 1996. That aviation defense background is directly useful in Alaska, where small-plane and commercial air claims are part of routine life and the defense bar is experienced.

Below are our Anchorage-focused articles and FAQs covering the questions our Alaska clients ask most often in a first consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alaska?
Most Alaska personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Claims against government entities follow their own shorter notice requirements, and wrongful death and medical malpractice cases have different deadlines. Alaska's remote conditions can also make evidence disappear quickly, so it is best to call us as soon as possible after the injury.
What does pure comparative fault mean in Alaska?
Alaska is a pure comparative fault state. Even if you were partly or mostly at fault, you can still recover damages. Your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. A jury finding you 40 percent at fault still lets you recover 60 percent of your damages, which makes Alaska one of the more favorable states for injured plaintiffs.
I was injured in a bush-plane or commercial aviation accident. Do you handle those cases?
Yes. Aviation cases are a core practice area for Goldberg & Loren. Our founding partner began his career defending airlines and insurers before switching to the plaintiff side, and we have handled aviation-related injury claims for years. These cases are technical, heavily regulated, and often subject to NTSB investigation, and they need a lawyer involved immediately.
My crash involved a moose on the Seward or Glenn Highway. Is that a real claim?
It can be. Wildlife collisions are part of Alaska driving life, and single-vehicle moose strikes are generally covered by your own collision or comprehensive insurance. But when another driver's negligence caused or contributed to the crash (following too closely, swerving unsafely, failing to warn), there can be a third-party claim worth exploring.
What if I was injured at work on an oilfield or remote site?
Workers' compensation is the primary remedy for on-the-job injuries, but many remote worksite accidents also involve a third party (a contractor, a piece of defective equipment, a separate employer) and you may have a personal injury claim on top of workers' comp. Identifying those third-party claims early is often the single most important thing a lawyer does on these cases.
What does it cost to hire Goldberg & Loren in Anchorage?
Nothing up front. We handle Alaska injury cases on contingency: we only get paid if we recover money for you, and our fee comes out of the recovery. The consultation is free, we advance case costs, and if we do not win, you owe us nothing.

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