Personal Injury News & Legal Insights from Maine

When winter ends and warmer weather arrives, drivers should take note that with the warmer weather, pedestrian accident injuries begin to rise. As more people will take to the great outdoors for walks or a jog, the risk for pedestrian accidents increases with each warm day. In fact, 90 percent of pedestrian traffic incidents occur on sunny days.

Summer in Maine is usually a time to relax and appreciate the great beauty of the Vacation State, but some individuals aren’t so lucky. Personal injury risk is elevated in the summer months due to nicer weather and heightened outdoor activity.

Motorcycle accidents can be serious. If you or a loved one has been injured or your motorcycle has been damaged as a result of one, knowing how to file a motorcycle accident claim in Maine may help you receive compensation for your losses. It’s important after an accident that all your options are considered.

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and the injuries sustained can be serious, costly, and even permanently change a person’s life. Conditions that result in a slip-and-fall accident vary—an icy walkway, a torn carpet, a broken step, a pothole—and can happen indoors or out.

Christian Lewis, a partner at Hardy Wolf and Downing, was named President of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) on March 20, 2020. Before becoming President, Chris served the MTLA as Secretary and Treasurer. The MTLA has over 600 Maine lawyers as members. It represents the interests of those who represent the interests of ordinary Mainers in the judicial system.

Weighing the pros and cons of a personal injury trial versus an out-of-court settlement is an important decision that a client and his or her attorney must consider carefully. There is no right or wrong. However, the choice you make should be an informed one. Personal injury trial preparation is a lengthy process and can be an ordeal.

Blog Summary Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous crashes, often causing severe or life-threatening injuries. Injuries vary depending on impact location—dashboard, windshield, or side. Recovery may involve long-term medical care, disabilities, or emotional trauma. After a crash, you have legal rights—and a skilled attorney can help you pursue full compensation.

Businesses have an obligation to customers to provide a reasonably safe environment when they enter their shop or store. When failing to do so and a customer is injured on a business property due to negligence, the injured party may be able to present a lawsuit against the business for the resulting injuries.

Determining who’s at fault in an accident is necessary to be awarded compensation in a personal injury claim. Not all accidents and the injuries that result from them are cut and dry. It must be proven that the liable party, the person or parties who were responsible for the accident, were legally at fault due to that person’s or party’s negligence, no matter the degree of carelessness.

Conflicts between landlords and tenants are not that uncommon in today’s society. Disputes can result from a negligent landlord failing to maintain the rental property or a tenant continually paying rent late each month.