Personal Injury Law Blog

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.

If you get sick as a result of consuming contaminated food, a defective products lawyer could potentially bring a product liability claim for personal injury against any party that was involved in distributing and selling the food. This could include the producer, supplier, or manufacturer, and also the grocery store or restaurant that sold you the food.

In the sharing economy, rideshare and delivery transportation services allow people to make extra money by driving their own cars while providing a service to others for a fee. All you need to go into business for yourself driving for Uber, DoorDash, or Amazon Flex is a smartphone, an app, and a reliable vehicle. What’s usually overlooked? Making sure you have the right car insurance coverage.

The Maine statute of limitations on personal injury claims and lawsuits, compared to other states in the US, is often described as generous. That’s because it is, in most instances. The “statute of limitations,” which is the amount of time a person has to file a personal injury claim against those responsible for their injuries, has a time limit of six years in Maine.