Car Accidents

If you have been hit from behind in your car in a rear-end collision, it’s in your best interests to know what to do at the accident scene and the steps you need to take after. Among these steps is knowing when and if to contact a car accident lawyer to help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for all damages related to the collision.

Hardly a day goes by where a Mainer is not seriously harmed in a motor vehicle accident, leaving the injured and his or her loved ones saddled with unexpected medical bills, lost income, and other economic losses.

A car accident in Maine is more likely to happen in the winter than any other time of year should be of little surprise to anyone. When the roadways and highways become slippery, winter car accidents happen. From vehicles sliding off the roads or into other cars, getting hit from behind or sideswiped, driving in wintry weather, in a snowstorm, or across black ice can be a challenge.

In filing a personal injury claim, you may consider representing yourself to save on the added expense of hiring a lawyer or the perceived loss of compensation due to paying a lawyer part of your award or settlement.

In Maine, uninsured motorist coverage, commonly referred to as UM, is required by law for all drivers. The minimum policy coverage is $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident, representing one of the US’s highest bodily injury liability insurance requirements. UM covers injuries, not damages, caused by an “at-fault” driver with insufficient coverage.

If you are considering a car accident lawsuit, any auto accident settlement you receive will likely be reached out of court. Car accident cases, statistically, very rarely go to trial as it’s in the interests of all parties to come to a mutually beneficial settlement.

If a drunk driver has injured you in a car accident, you have the right to seek damages in a civil action for your losses. Though the drunk driver will be subjected to criminal penalties that include some restitution, compensation to the victims is often insufficient to cover the total costs of medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, property damage, rehabilitation and therapy if r…

Summer has arrived in Maine, and a busy tourist season is upon us again. To avoid pedestrian-car accident injuries, pedestrians and drivers should exercise caution on the streets. As a pedestrian, take it upon yourself to remain safe by following a few basic steps when walking near traffic zones. Be aware of the flow of traffic.

Few would argue that motorcycle accident injuries have the potential to be more severe than other accident injuries that occur on roadways. Though motorcycle accidents can happen under any condition or circumstance, a common misconception held by many is that motorcycle accidents are often a result of negligence by motorcyclists themselves.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after an accident. But is it really necessary? Few would argue about using a car seat—the car seat has done a remarkable job protecting infants, babies, and toddlers during car accidents.