Anchorage Personal Injury Lawyers

Serving Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska · Free consultation · Contingency fee — no fee unless we win

Quick answer

Choate Law Firm is an Alaska personal injury and wrongful death trial firm that represents seriously injured people and grieving families in Anchorage and across Southcentral Alaska. We are based in Juneau and have served Alaskans statewide since 1980. Anchorage injury cases are filed in the Third Judicial District at the Nesbett Courthouse, and the seriously injured are treated at Anchorage's major hospitals, including the state's two Level II trauma centers. Under Alaska law you generally have two years to file an injury claim (AS 09.10.070), and Alaska follows pure comparative fault, so partial fault reduces but does not bar your recovery (AS 09.17.060). As Alaska's largest city, Anchorage has the state's heaviest traffic — on highways like the Glenn and Seward — and one of the world's highest rates of moose-vehicle collisions. Founder Mark Choate (J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1980) has tried hundreds of cases to Alaska juries. Consultations are free and we are paid only if we recover for you. Call (907) 586-4490.

Where Anchorage injury cases are handled

Personal injury lawsuits arising in Anchorage are filed in Alaska's Third Judicial District at the Nesbett Courthouse, 825 West 4th Avenue. According to the Alaska Court System, the Third Judicial District covers Southcentral Alaska, including Anchorage, Palmer, and Kenai. Seriously injured patients are treated at Anchorage's major hospitals — Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Medical Center, the state's two Level II trauma centers, plus Alaska Regional Hospital, a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency room. Because Anchorage is the region's medical hub, victims from across Southcentral and beyond are often transported there, which shapes the medical records and costs in a claim.

Common injury situations in Anchorage

As Alaska's largest and busiest city, Anchorage sees the state's highest volume of serious crashes and urban injuries. Frequent situations include:

High-traffic highway crashes. The Seward Highway is among Alaska's busiest roads — nearly 59,000 vehicles a day at its peak point near Dowling Road — and the Glenn Highway carries heavy commuter traffic to Eagle River and the Mat-Su Valley. Arterials like Minnesota Drive, Tudor Road, Dimond Boulevard, and O'Malley Road are common crash sites.
Moose-vehicle collisions. Alaska has one of the highest rates of moose-vehicle collisions in the world, and the Municipality of Anchorage averages about 120 a year, most in December–February around dawn and dusk (Alaska Department of Fish & Game).
Winter driving. Snow, ice, and limited daylight drive a large share of Anchorage crashes.
Pedestrian and cyclist injuries along busy urban corridors and trails.

How long do I have to file an Anchorage injury claim?

Generally two years from the date of injury (AS 09.10.070); wrongful death runs two years from the date of death (AS 09.55.580). Exceptions like the discovery rule and tolling for minors can change the deadline. Because a missed deadline usually ends the claim, get advice early — see our Alaska statute of limitations guide.

What does an Anchorage injury lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — paid a percentage of what we recover, with no attorney fee if we recover nothing. We advance the costs of investigating and proving the case so you can pursue full compensation without paying by the hour.

How to choose a personal injury lawyer for an Anchorage case

Trial experience before Alaska juries, not just settlement numbers.
Independent investigation of high-speed and multi-vehicle crashes on roads like the Seward and Glenn Highways.
Knowledge of Alaska law — pure comparative fault and the two-year deadline.
Direct attorney access and clear communication.
A contingency fee with "no recovery, no fee."

Why Choate Law Firm

Since 1980, Choate Law Firm has represented injured Alaskans statewide, including in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska. Mark Choate (J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1980; Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College) has tried hundreds of cases to Alaska juries; partner Jon Choate (J.D., Harvard Law School, 2010; former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney) adds further trial depth. We focus on serious injury and wrongful death, take cases on a contingency fee, and answer calls promptly. Call (907) 586-4490.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Anchorage? Our main office is in Juneau, but we represent clients throughout Alaska, including Anchorage, and meet by phone, video, or in person.

How long do I have to file an Anchorage injury claim? Usually two years from the injury (AS 09.10.070); wrongful death is two years from the date of death (AS 09.55.580).

What if the crash was partly my fault? Alaska's pure comparative fault rule (AS 09.17.060) reduces your recovery by your share of fault but does not bar it.

I hit (or was hit near) a moose — can I have a claim? Possibly, depending on the circumstances and other drivers' conduct. These cases turn on the specific facts; a consultation is free.

What does it cost? Nothing up front — contingency fee, paid only if we recover for you.

Sources

Alaska Court System — Third Judicial District / Nesbett Courthouse: https://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/3an.htm
Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game — driving in moose country: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livewith.drivingmoosecountry
Seward Highway traffic volume (Alaska DOT&PF, via): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seward_Highway
AS 09.10.070 (statute of limitations): https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/title-9/chapter-09-10/section-09-10-070/
AS 09.17.060 (comparative fault): https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/title-9/chapter-09-17/section-09-17-060/

Disclaimer

This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case. Attorneys at Choate Law Firm LLC are licensed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New York, and Washington (specific jurisdiction varies by attorney).