Our Maine car accident lawyers understand the recently-released national report on auto safety highlights legislative shortcomings, according to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The state was given a mid-level “yellow light” rating, meaning that we still have a long way to go in terms of passing laws that will…
Sleep deprivation has become a major public health issue in the United States. Today, an estimated 70 million people in America suffer from some type of sleep problem or disorder. Many of these individuals are desperate for help to fight insomnia or other problems that are impacting their sleep cycles…
With the New Years Eve festivities now fading into the past, you may be making steady progress on the resolution you’ve set for yourself for 2013. Whether you are on the path to self-improvement or have hit a stumbling block. Either way, we think it may be time to add…
Every year when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) releases accident data, our Portland accident attorneys know reviewing the information offers important incites into traffic accident trends in Maine and throughout the United States. A decline in the number of auto accident deaths means less tragedy, fewer family members…
Celebrating the New Year with parties, dinners out or activities with friends is a very common tradition and one that many people throughout Maine will enjoy. If you are one of the revelers who will be enjoying some fun to ring in 2013, our Portland accident attorneys want to remind…
Winter in Maine often brings snowy weather and icy roads. While treacherous winter conditions are dangerous for everyone, winter weather driving can be especially dangerous for teens who may not have the experience to handle adverse road conditions. Teens may also be at greater risk of accidents in the winter…
Driving through Maine’s winter season increases your accident risks. It’s dangerous out there with all of the snow and ice. It’s especially important to talk with our younger drivers about these risks. And don’t forget to take your own advice parents!Our Maine personal injury lawyers understand that drivers age 16…
If the risks of getting into a car accident aren’t enough to keep you off of your cell phone while driving, you might want to check your wallet. According to FOX Business, insurance companies are going to soon start collecting from cell-phone using drivers.Our Bangor injury lawyers have recently blogged…
On the 4th of November, residents throughout the U. . will be able to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. It’s all a part of Daylight Savings Time. When it ends, we turn our clocks from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and claim that extra sleep time. But early dark…
In a recent accident, an 84-year-old woman found herself and her vehicle sitting in Maine’s Portland Harbor. According to the New York Daily News, the woman lost control of her vehicle, slammed through two fences and landed in the water. Luckily, there was a group of brave bystanders nearby.”It looked…