Personal Injury Law Blog

Black ice brought traffic to a standstill on the Maine Turnpike Sunday evening.  During the daylight hours,  the roads remained relatively safe.  But between 5 and 5:30 pm,  the sun began to set and conditions changed drastically.

The holidays give busy families a much-needed opportunity to pause and spend quality time together. For adult children with aging parents,  the holidays also provide a golden opportunity to assess how well their elderly parents are managing the routine tasks of daily living.

Twenty years ago,  Daphne and Steve Izer received news that would change their lives forever.  Their son, 17-year-old Jeff Izer,  had been killed in an accident on the Maine Turnpike.  While parked in the breakdown lane,  a tractor-trailer rolled over on Jeff’s small vehicle.

This holiday season,  the personal injury attorneys at Hardy, Wolf and Downing want your family to stay safe, happy and healthy.  Sitting down with your teen driver to review safe driving practices can make the difference between a holiday full of magical memories and one marked by tragedy.

Maine’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws: Coverage Amounts and Uninsured Motorist Supplemental Policies In Maine, drivers are required by law to carry a minimum of $50,000 in insurance coverage per person, and $100,000 per accident. If a motorist is stopped by police and can not show proof of insurance, they are fined.

Thanksgiving is a busy time for holiday travelers. United States Department of Transportation statistics show that long-distance trips (50 miles or more) increase by 54% during Thanksgiving.  AAA estimates that  43.5 million Americans will hit the road for the holiday this year, and 90% of them will make their treks in automobiles (as opposed to air, train or bus travel).

World War I: The Eleventh Hour History of Veteran’s Day World War I was dubbed “The Great War” by a Canadian magazine reporter who said, “Some wars name themselves. This is the Great War.”  The loss of life incurred during WWI was staggering.  Every day, 6,000 soldiers were killed in battle, making WWI one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

In this part of the world, only Maine gives winter the welcome and the worship it should have. -Tom Allen Maine winters are indeed beautiful.   But when winter arrives in Maine,  its beauty is tempered by hazardous winter driving conditions.  Snow and ice increase the likelihood of serious and sometimes fatal automobile accidents and make safe driving a real challenge.

Staying Safe on Maine Highways: Maine DOT Crash Data Maine DOT crash data,  gathered since 2006,  demonstrates that centerline rumble strips are a cost-effective way to save lives and prevent head-on collisions along Maine’s busy highways.  Hardy, Wolf and Downing’s attorneys believe that is excellent news for Maine drivers.

Festivities Tied to  Increase in Impaired Driving and Binge Drinking Binge Drinking Among Underaged and College Students High-Risk Drinking on College Campuses Many see the tradition of Halloween themed parties at fraternities,  sororities,  apartments and dorms at our nation’s colleges and universities as a rite of passage for college students.