Personal Injury Law Blog

An attorney for wrongful death lawsuits specializes in representing the interests of surviving family members or beneficiaries who have lost a loved one due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. Losing a loved one is hard enough, but losing someone to a senseless, irresponsible action can lead to unfathomable grief.

Are snowmobiles dangerous? Are there dangers and risks with snowmobiles and snowmobiling? Snowmobiling enthusiasts and legal experts alike have long asked such questions over the years, and the short answer is “Yes.” To an extent, few would argue that there are no risks or dangers involved with snowmobiling. Snowmobile accidents happen.

Suppose you are injured on the job in Maine. In that case, a work injury lawyer can advise you on what legal options you may have available, depending on the circumstances of the injury and the specific situation.

For 50 years, Hardy Wolf & Downing has been a proud member of the downtown Lewiston community. We are stunned and devastated by last week’s horrific violence. The majority of our staff and clients are native to this area, and many have personal connections with the victims and their families.

A premises liability lawyer handles personal injury claims that occur when a person is injured on someone else’s property. As a legal concept, premises liability holds owners liable for any injuries that occur on their premises, that is, their property, as a direct result of a property owner’s negligence.

In an intersection accident, who’s at fault is as much about assigning legal responsibility as fair compensation for the injured. Running a stop sign, failing to yield, misjudging the speed of approaching traffic, or an errant turn signal—all can lead to an unwanted collision.

A construction injury lawyer represents workers who have been injured on construction sites. At the very least, a construction injury lawyer can help those dealing with a construction-related injury understand their legal options. More importantly, they ensure those injured receive the compensation they deserve to move forward with their lives.

If you’re injured while out on one of Maine’s waterways, the experienced team of personal injury/boat accident lawyers at Hardy, Wolf & Downing are prepared to help you receive the just compensation you deserve. Boating is one of Maine’s most popular recreational pastimes.

Elder neglect lawyers and elderly abuse lawyers serve older adults who fall victim to harm, abuse, or neglect by trusted individuals or caregivers. Such abuse is against the law and common decency. Professional caregivers must abide by lawful obligations to protect their patients, not exploit them, whether at home or at a facility.

An accidental airbag deployment poses a serious risk of personal injury to drivers and passengers, but also to the mechanics and technicians assigned to perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles. As the name suggests, accidental airbag deployment refers to situations when a vehicle’s airbag unexpectedly deploys without it being triggered by a collision.