Alaska Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

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Quick answer

If you were hurt as a pedestrian in Alaska, you generally have two years to file a claim (AS 09.10.070), and you can recover even if you were partly at fault under Alaska's pure comparative fault rule (AS 09.17.060). Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (Alaska traffic regulation 13 AAC 02.155). Pedestrian crashes often cause severe injuries, and dark winters, ice, and limited daylight make Alaska especially dangerous for people on foot. Choate Law Firm has represented injured Alaskans since 1980. Consultations are free and we are paid only if we recover for you. Call (907) 586-4490.

Pedestrian right-of-way in Alaska

Alaska's traffic regulations require a driver to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing within a crosswalk (13 AAC 02.155), and prohibit passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Even outside a crosswalk, drivers must exercise due care to avoid hitting people on foot. When a driver violates these rules, they can be liable for the harm they cause.

Why these cases are serious

A person on foot has no protection against a vehicle, so pedestrian crashes frequently cause fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and death. Common causes include failure to yield, distracted or impaired driving, speeding, and poor visibility during Alaska's long winters. Prompt investigation — securing video, vehicle data, and witness accounts — is critical.

Damages and cost

You may recover medical bills, lost income, and noneconomic damages such as pain and loss of enjoyment of life; only noneconomic damages are capped (AS 09.17.010). If a pedestrian is killed, the family may bring a wrongful death claim (AS 09.55.580). We work on a contingency fee — no fee unless we recover for you.

Frequently asked questions

The driver says I stepped out suddenly — can I still recover? Possibly. Alaska's pure comparative fault rule (AS 09.17.060) reduces recovery by your share of fault but does not bar it.

How long do I have to file? Generally two years (AS 09.10.070).

What if a family member was killed? A wrongful death claim may be available (AS 09.55.580). See our wrongful death page.

What does it cost? Nothing up front — contingency fee.

Sources

13 AAC 02.155 (pedestrian right-of-way): https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/alaska/13-AAC-02.155
AS 09.10.070 (statute of limitations): https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-9-code-of-civil-procedure/ak-st-sect-09-10-070/
AS 09.17.060 (comparative fault): https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-9-code-of-civil-procedure/ak-st-sect-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).