Legal Beagles AK

How do you drive safely in the dark during an Alaska winter? Get the car ready before the snow does: good winter tires, fresh wiper blades, and working headlights and brake lights. Then slow down, leave more room to stop, and watch for people walking along the road in dark clothes, because in Alaska, ice and darkness don't excuse a crash. The clocks fall back this morning, and the commute home get...

Who is responsible if you slip and fall in a store or strip mall parking lot in Alaska? Often it isn't the store you just walked out of. The lot, the curb, the sidewalk and the front steps can each belong to a different owner, property manager or snow removal contractor, and the answer usually sits in agreements you never see. You walk out of the shoe store, the grocery is next door, the haircut p...

Who pays if you slip on ice at someone's home, your apartment, or a store in Alaska? It depends on who controlled the spot where you fell, whether they knew or should have known about the ice, and whether they had a fair chance to fix it. Alaska property owners don't have to make winter fail-safe, but they do have to keep things reasonably safe for the people they expect to show up. Chris and Mich...

The other driver is gone. Now what? A hit and run feels like a dead end, but it usually isn’t. Anchorage personal injury attorneys Chris Canterbury and Michaela Kelley-Canterbury of Kelley & Canterbury LLC explain why, and what Alaska drivers can still do after a hit and run. They cover the coverage most Alaskans don’t realize they already have, uninsured motorist (UM) protection, and how it s...

A crash on the drive to Kenai or Fairbanks is not like a crash in midtown Anchorage. Help can be an hour away. Your phone may have no signal. And the delay in medical care can change both your recovery and your legal case. Anchorage personal injury attorneys Chris Canterbury and Michaela Kelley-Canterbury of Kelley & Canterbury LLC talk honestly about the realities of rural highway crashes in...

Nobody plans to be in a car accident. That’s exactly why this episode exists. Chris and Michaela walk you through the entire journey after a crash in Alaska, in plain English, from the moment you dial 911 to the day your case resolves. You’ll learn what to say (and not say) when the insurance company calls, how medical liens work and why they matter to your recovery, what the settlement process ac...

School is back in session across Anchorage, and so are the crowded crosswalks, the 20 mph zones, and the kids who dart between parked cars. In this episode, Chris and Michaela break down what actually happens, legally, when a pedestrian is hit in a school zone. They cover who can be held liable in a crosswalk crash, how Alaska’s comparative fault rules apply when a child steps into traffic, and wh...

Alaska's highways are long, remote, and unforgiving — is your insurance ready? Summer means road trips to fishing spots, hunting grounds, and points far north and south. But when a serious crash happens miles from cell service or help, the costs can be devastating fast. In this episode: What underinsured and uninsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage actually does — and why it matters in Alaska Why Alas...

Hit by an out-of-state driver in Alaska? Here's what you need to know. Every summer, Alaska's roads fill with rental cars, RVs, and tour buses — and sometimes those drivers cause accidents. The rules around insurance, liability, and jurisdiction get complicated fast when the other driver is from out of state. In this episode: What information to collect at the scene — especially in remote areas wh...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and in this episode, we talk about traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and the warning signs that can show up after a car accident. From headaches, nausea, dizziness, and brain fog to sleep changes, irritability, and trouble concentrating, we explain what symptoms to watch for in both adults and children. We also discuss why brain injuries are often missed...

Episode 1: Big Firm vs. Boutique Firm. Which is right for you? Hey Alaska neighbors, it's Chris and Michaela here from Kelley & Canterbury. We get it — icy roads, long distances to hospitals, and the unique challenges of life in Alaska mean you need legal help that really understands your world. This episode is a conversation about choosing the right kind of law firm when you're injured — a bi...