Richard E. Vollertsen, of the Alaska Injury Law Group, has announced the settlement of a medical malpractice claim against the Alaska Native Medical Center (“ANMC”) on behalf of his client, Mardi Strong. Ms. Strong, a member of the Yakama Indian Tribe, sought care at the ANMC Emergency Room and the health…
If you represent or care for a disabled person, you are likely already aware of special needs trusts. These trusts allow litigation proceeds, and other contributions, to be set aside so that the funds can be protected for the disabled beneficiary, while still maintaining income eligibility for benefit programs such…
The FDA and the CDC have recently warned the public about the risk of contracting nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections associated with the use of the Sorin surgical blankets during cardiac and thoracic surgery. These surgical blankets help maintain a patient’s body temperature during surgery. NTM are bacteria commonly found in…
Richard E. Vollertsen of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group has been selected by Best Lawyers of America as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 in plaintiff’s personal injury law in Anchorage. This is the third time Best Lawyers of American has selected Mr. Vollertsen for this honor. Mr. Vollertsen…
Mr. Vollertsen was selected as an Alaska Super Lawyer for 2016, and has been selected for this honor every year since 2007. Mr. Vollertsen has been a member of the Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon law firm since 1982. His practice includes complex litigation matters primarily involving products liability, wrongful death,…
Benchmark Litigation has selected Richard E. Vollertsen as a 2017 Litigation Star in Alaska. His law firm, Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, was also selected by Benchmark as a recommended law firm in general and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation practice.
Richard E. Vollertsen of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group, announced that a settlement was reached in an FTCA claim asserted against the Norton Sound Regional Hospital. The claim arose out of the hospital’s failure to diagnose and treat pneumococcal meningitis in a child. The child suffered irreversible brain damage,…
The $1.5B settlement reached in the Stryker Rejuvenate/ABGII Hip Implant litigation in November, 2014, has been finalized as 95% of the MDL litigants have agreed to participate in the settlement. Litigants are receiving a base payment with enhanced awards when complications arose during their medical care, such as muscle destruction,…
Richard E. Vollertsen of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group, announced that a settlement was reached in an FTCA claim asserted against the Norton Sound Regional Hospital. The claim arose out of the hospital’s failure to diagnose and treat meningitis and seizure in a two-month-old child. The child suffered irreversible…
Richard E. Vollertsen of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group has been selected by Best Lawyers of America as Alaska 2014-15 Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year. This is the second time Best Lawyers of America has selected Mr. Vollertsen for this honor. Mr. Vollertsen was also selected for inclusion…