Impaired drivers in Maine have been wreaking havoc on our roads, causing property damage, serious injury and the loss of innocent victims. In Lincolnville, a 31-year-old crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle, driven by a 58-year-old woman. The man was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead…
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Drunk Driving a Costly, Risky Chance in Maine
A local man, who reportedly slammed into a parked vehicle, is now facing some serious charges. According to The Bangor Daily News, the accident happened on Broadway near the John Bapst Memorial High School just after midnight.When officers arrived at the scene of the accident, the driver was gone but…
Maine Traffic Safety Watch: Prom and Graduation Most Dangerous Time of Year for Teens
Our teens are gearing up for prom and graduation season and they’re looking forward to closing out their high school career. What they might not be thinking too much about is their safety on our roadways — especially with the dangers of drinking and driving.Our teens may not be able…
New App Aims to Deter Drunk Driving & Stop Car Wrecks
It has been well established that a driver who is drunk is not a very good driver. Drunk drivers have impaired reflexes that make them unable to react effectively behind the wheel. Blurred vision and impaired faculties can make a drunk driver swerve or go into the wrong lane, and…
Super Bowl Sunday Spurs Maine DUI Crash Injuries, Fatalities
As Super Bowl fans are gearing up for the gridiron showdown tonight between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at 6:30 p.m. EST, our Bangor personal injury lawyers are bracing for the inevitable post-game spike in DUI crashes. NBC News reports that last year, Americans spent more than…
Victim Demands Stricter Sentences for Drunk Driving in Bangor
The victim of a drunk driving car accident in Bangor is highly upset with the judge’s sentencing. According to The Republic, the victim, who now uses a wheelchair to get around, is asking for stiffer sentences for those who have been charged with drunk driving in the state of Maine.…
Holiday Travel a Danger to Maine Motorists Causing a High Risk of Severe Injury in Bangor Car Accidents
It was a horrendous Labor Day holiday weekend for those traveling on Maine roadways with five fatal accidents and many more resulting in injuries. Portland car accident attorneys remind us that school resuming, fall tourist season, upcoming holidays, and winter weather will all make the next few months especially dangerous.…
Super Bowl Weekend Increases risk of Car Accidents in Portland, Bangor
Maine is a long way from Super Bowl XLV in Texas this weekend but football fans are still going to tune into the game — whether its the commercials or one last football fix your’re after,sSuper Bowl parties have become an American tradition. However, they also increase the risk of…