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An attorney can fight for the justice and financial compensation you deserve. On average, every 16 minutes, someone in Maine becomes the victim of a serious motor vehicle accident. This adds up to more than 30,000 car, truck, and motorcycle accidents in the state every year, according to Maine Department of Transportation data. Not all...

Despite a meager decline, traffic deaths remain alarmingly high. The good news is fewer people died in crashes in 2022 than the previous year. The bad news is traffic deaths are still alarmingly high, according to crash data recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. From small distractions to outright erratic behavior, the...

Shattered glass has the potential to cause severe and sometimes fatal injuries. In the aftermath of a severe car accident, shards of shattered glass can inflict devastating injuries on drivers and passengers. The force of impact can cause windshields, rear windows, and door windows to shatter, sending large chunks of glass flying through the vehicle...

Portland car accident lawyers discuss the dangers of drowsy driving and how to prevent it. Tired drivers are more common than you might suspect, according to a recent poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), which found that more than half of all drivers admitted to driving while drowsy. "Drowsy driving is impaired driving,"...

Our attorneys break down the findings of a recent study about teen crashes Teenage drivers often text or drive too fast, resulting in serious car accidents, according to a recent traffic safety study focusing on some of the most common causes of collisions caused by young drivers. "We need to encourage safe driving and find...

Drivers should obey traffic laws to keep themselves and others safe. Serious car accidents often occur in Maine, many times because a driver was speeding or violated another traffic law such as running a red light. Each year on average, 8,200 people are injured in motor vehicle accidents in the state, according to accident data...

The police will do many things when they are called to the scene of a car accident in Maine. Police will keep the area safe until the scene is cleared and ensure the injured get help. They will also gather information and talk to the people involved to generate an official accident report. The State...

According to a recent study by Zuboti based on car accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving accidents are three times more likely to involve male drivers than female drivers. "Men are more likely to engage in risky driving practices, including not using seat belts, driving while impaired by...

Comprehensive improvements were made to downtown roads in Waterville, Maine, according to Centralmaine.com, as part of an ongoing $11.2 million downtown revitalization project that includes extensive roadwork. In the meantime, drivers should expect detours and delays on many downtown roads. Motorists should also take care when driving on or near these roads since many car...

Eye injuries are some of the most life-changing injuries you can suffer after a car accident. Your eyes play a fundamental role in your everyday life, and even slight damage to them can change that. You may have impaired sight or complete vision loss. That's why you need to seek immediate medical attention — and...