If you were recently injured in a car accident and are contemplating filing a lawsuit, you are likely thinking you need an attorney You are also probably feeling overwhelmed by the number of responses the internet is spewing out. You...

Negotiating with an insurance company can feel like a high-stakes game. And worse, it often feels like the odds are stacked against you. Make one wrong move, and you may lose thousands of dollars.  Despite this risk, many people ask...

Maine’s texting while driving laws went into effect in 2019 when Governor Janet Mills signed An Act to Prohibit the Use of Handheld Devices and Phones While Driving (LD 165). The law tightened state rules which prohibit texting while driving...

Everyone from weekend home project warriors, to construction workers, to first responders knows that one false step on a ladder can mean serious injury or even death. From a young age, many of us learn that ladder safety is essential...

When someone else’s negligence causes another person’s injury, it can give rise to a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Although the case can proceed to trial, most personal injury claims end in a settlement. Thus, how to increase...

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children under the age of fourteen. The U.S. recorded 1,184 traffic fatalities of children fourteen or younger in 2021, an increase of approximately 8% from the 1,101 deaths in 2020. To...

Being involved in a multi-car accident can leave you grappling with significant challenges, including physical injuries, property damage, and the complex process of determining fault and dealing with insurance claims. Due to the number of parties involved and the potential...

Many people use the words “crash” and “accident” interchangeably. However, the words can have significantly different meanings depending on the context. Understanding the overlap and differences between a crash and an accident is just one part of comprehending the legal...

If you are a licensed driver in the state of Maine, Maine state law requires that you stop at the scene of an accident or return to the scene of the accident. Leaving the scene of an accident in Maine...

What is the helmet law in Maine? Do you have to wear a helmet in Maine? Maine motorcycle helmet law requires that individuals under the age of 16 wear helmets when riding a bicycle on public roadways or bike paths....