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At first, the tractor-trailer crash that killed Maine State Police Det. Benjamin Campbell was labeled a "freak accident" — something incredible that happened only by chance and could not have been predicted. A police investigation, however, says that the crash wasn't caused by something strange at all, but rather, it was the result of negligence....

Experienced Maine car accident lawyers explain what you need to know The dangers of drunk driving have been well documented for decades. Drinking and driving remains one of the leading causes of car accidents throughout the country. But as marijuana becomes legal in many states nationwide, researchers are only beginning to understand how drivers behave...

In the midst of grieving the recent and devastating loss of a loved one, it is hard to focus on what happened, why, and what’s next. But not taking the time to consider these questions could compound the tragedy and leave a family suffering emotionally as well as financially. Some deaths could have been prevented....

When we think of rear-end collisions, the first thing that comes to mind is whiplash. But what about when a rear-end collision involves a vehicle that is 20-30 times heavier than a car? Rear-end collisions involving large trucks happen more often than you may realize. FleetOwner recently covered a fatal incident involving a distracted truck...

The latest annual crash statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are available. From a national standpoint, 2019 looks slightly better than 2018, with a slight drop in traffic fatalities. The overall number of car accidents has increased from 6.74 million to 6.76 million. Additionally, there were about 30,000 more crash-related injuries in...

Have you ever felt nervous when sharing the road with a large commercial truck? If you have, it's for a good reason. These massive 18-wheelers we often see on Maine roads can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs. when fully loaded with cargo. The average car weighs less than 4,000 lbs. When a crash between...

If you were involved in a car accident but didn't feel injured at the time, you may have still sustained an underlying injury to the back or spine. It's important to see a doctor as soon as possible after being involved in a collision. That's because back pain can linger or worsen even months after...

Internal injuries often occur in collisions due to blunt force, violent shaking or being pierced by a broken bone or sharp object. They can also occur when someone's collarbone or ribs are broken while wearing a seatbelt. If you were involved in a crash, it's important that you see a doctor as soon as possible,...

It’s common to see other drivers speeding down major roadways, weaving through traffic, or accelerating quickly out of anger. We often encounter drivers like this when going about our business. While it can be an unpleasant experience, it doesn’t have to turn into a catastrophe or fatal situation. There are many ordinary drivers who lose...

Those who drive while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol may get away with it dozens of times. At best, they may get pulled over by police, arrested and charged with DUI. At worst, they end up causing a serious crash that injures or kills someone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more...