It only takes a split-second of being distracted to cause a crash that injures or kills another road user. In 2018, more than 2,800 people were killed in distracted driving crashes across the United States, according to the NHTSA. Distracted driving may be a bigger problem than we think: It doesn't always involve cellphones or...
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Can I have a case if I was accused of causing a crash?
When police investigate crash scenes, their job is to build an unbiased report that can be accessed by an attorney or insurance company. Sometimes, the police make mistakes or fail to consider certain facts that can make all the difference when it comes to who is blameworthy in a personal injury or wrongful death case....
Read MoreWhat are my legal options if a loved one is unable to file a personal injury claim?
Learning that your loved one was involved in a traffic collision, slip and fall, nursing home incident, or workplace accident can be scary. When you find out that your loved one sustained a debilitating injury, it may come as a serious shock. In most cases, debilitating injuries are preventable. If it is linked to the...
Read MoreNew Maine law bans phone use behind the wheel. How effective is it?
Sometimes, the need to multitask manifests behind the wheel. We see it every day on Maine roads – drivers engaged in tasks that have nothing to do with driving. I represent people all over Maine, so am frequently traveling on the highway. I am appalled at how often I see people looking down at their...
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