Areas of Practice

The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC represents individuals and their families that have suffered personal injury or death in auto, aviation and maritime accidents.  Mr. Stone also represents clients that have been injured as a result of unsafe products or premises, construction accidents, or as a result of the negligence of others.

If you have sustained a serious injury because of someone else's actions, you may be entitled to be compensated for the cost of your medical treatment, for wages that you did not earn because of the injury, for the cost of repairing or replacing your property damaged in the accident, for pain and suffering that you endured as a result of the injury and for the emotional distress that the accident and injury caused you.  Sometimes it is also possible to also obtain punitive, or other, damages depending on the specifics of your case. 

The Law Office of Robert Stone offers a free, no obligation, consultation to individuals and families suffering from the injury or death of a loved one.  If we take your case, our representation is typically based on a contingent fee agreement.  Under a contingent fee agreement, the attorney is paid a percentage of the gross recovery that is obtained in the case. 

More information on our areas of practice is provided below.

Auto Accidents

The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC handles all type of accidents including automobile, motorcycle, ATV, snowmachine, bicycle and pedestrian.  The claims process for these types of accidents can be complicated, confusing and overwhelming.  Every claim is investigated and evaluated by the insurance company's claims adjuster and/or attorneys.  Often times there are numerous insurance policies at issue with different types of coverage and policy limitations.  When we are your representation, we deal with the adjusters, attorneys, medical providers, medical collection services, negotiations and litigation.

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Boating/Maritime Accidents

Every year many Alaskans are injured or killed in boating accidents across the state.  The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC understands the complexities of accidents on the water and maritime jurisdictions.  Regardless of whether you injury occurred on large commercial vessel like an oil tanker, a fishing charter, or a personal water craft like a river boar or a wave runner, we can help you get the compensation you deserve. 

Aircraft Accidents

The Law Offices of Robert Stone, LLC represents persons injured in aircraft accidents and surviving family members who have lost a spouse, parent or child in aircraft accidents. Aviation accidents can be very complex and unique requiring expertise in both the technical aspects of aviation and the relevant law. At our firm we help you through this devastating catastrophe to protect your basic rights under state, federal and even international law.

What Laws Protect Victims of Aircraft Accidents?

• The Federal Aviation Act and Regulations – set minimum safety standards for pilot conduct, flight operations and aircraft manufacture.

• The Federal Tort Claims Act – controls cases brought against the federal government for the negligence of air traffic controllers and others.

• The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act – governs suits against foreign governments, including many foreign airlines and manufacturers.

• International treaties and associated agreements – govern the liability of airlines for international flights.

• State and Federal Products Liability Law which establishes the responsibility of manufacturers to build safe aircraft and components.

• State and federal law for personal injury and wrongful death.

Other Protections under the Law:

In 1996, after the TWA crash that killed 230 people off Long Island NY, Congress passed the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act. After a crash, this law requires that everyone involved must treat families of victims with great care and respect. Here are the laws main points:

• Family members should be given time to notify other relatives before the names of passengers are made public.

• Airlines must offer crisis counseling.

• Airlines must make hotel rooms and food available.

• Airlines must help family members retrieve dental records and x-rays to identify the victims.

• Airlines must provide transportation to and from the crash site.

• Airlines should consult family members about a memorial.

Related Information Links:

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NTSB Family Affairs:

Other Claims

Uninsured, Underinsured and Other Insurance Claims

When analyzing a personal injury claim, an attorney must not only evaluate the merits of the case, but he must also look to whether an ultimate award can be collected. With insurance claims, this requires a complex analysis of the various insurance policies available to cover the accident. This firm will look into your insurance coverage to insure that you realize the benefit of all applicable coverage, including Medical Pay Coverage, Uninsured Motorist Coverage, Underinsured Motorist Coverage, and Private Health Care Coverage, among others.

Wrongful and Accidental Death

The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC has handled four wrongful death cases in the last three years.

“Wrongful death” is a type of lawsuit initiated by the surviving relatives of a deceased person against a negligent party who caused the death to occur. This kind of lawsuit can range from an act of momentary negligence or carelessness, to an intentional or reckless act. Wrongful death cases can result from any type of situation, including:

• Auto accidents

• Medical malpractice

• Transportation injuries

• Workplace injuries

• Product liability

The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC is dedicated to protecting the surviving family’s rights by seeking maximum compensation entitlements. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation such as:

• Medical Expenses

• Pain and Suffering

• Loss of Earnings and Earning Capacity

• Punitive Damages

• Funeral Expenses

• Loss of Contributions for Support

• Emotional Distress or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Construction Accidents

Every year thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured while working at construction sites.This occurs even though many state and federal regulations, as well as industry standards, require owners, general contractors and sub-contractors to implement a wide variety of safety measures.

A worker injured at a construction site or on the job will usually have the Workers Compensation available to pay for medical expenses and lost wages. Although workers’ compensation aides employees while injured on the job, it is usually not sufficient to fully compensate injured workers for all damages sustained as a result of their work-related accident.

Under Alaska law, in most cases, employees cannot sue their employers for damages sustained as a result of a work-related accident. Therefore, in order to receive reasonable compensation for their injuries, workers must commence third party lawsuits against parties other than their employer. These cases routinely involve claims against third parties including manufacturers of defective equipment, landowners who provide unsafe premises, contractors, and neglectful equipment operators. The Law Office of Robert Stone, LLC will assist you in determining if you have a claim against a third party and help you achieve maximum compensation for your injuries.