Alaska has no ABA-verified burn centers within the state. Severe burn victims are typically transported to burn centers in Seattle, Washington. Alaska law provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims — act quickly to protect your rights.
Alaska residents with severe burns are transported to ABA-verified burn centers in Seattle, Washington. Treatment records from any of these facilities are critical evidence in a burn injury claim.
Alaska burn victims are typically airlifted to the Harborview Medical Center Regional Burn Center in Seattle, Washington — the primary referral center for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
View Seattle Burn Center →Alaska's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years under AS § 09.10.070. You must file within 2 years of the date of injury or lose your right to compensation.
Alaska follows pure comparative fault — you can recover damages regardless of your share of fault, but your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Alaska workers' comp provides exclusive employer remedy for workplace injuries, but you retain the right to pursue third-party claims against equipment manufacturers, contractors, and other responsible parties.
If your burn was caused by negligence — a dangerous worksite, defective equipment, chemical exposure, or unsafe property — you likely have a viable claim even if you were treated out of state.
You may recover damages for:
Alaska's 2-year statute of limitations means you cannot wait. Get your free review today and protect your rights.
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