If you are involved in a Maine car accident, you will often notice that the responding officer will interview you and other witnesses, inspect the scene, and record notes. These notes will form the basis of an accident report, which contains a police officer’s observations in the aftermath of a…
According to a recent news report, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands has recalled approximately 469,000 juicers. The CPSC alleges that the company’s Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers pose laceration and ingestion hazards. To date, there have been over 261 reports of accidents involving the juicers,…
Head-on collisions occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions crash into each other. This type of car accident can result in severe injury to drivers and passengers. A recent Maine accident demonstrates the serious consequences of a head-on collision. As a recent news article reported, a head-on collision in…
Comparative fault refers to each party’s degree of responsibility for a specific plaintiff’s harm. The issue of comparative fault often arises when plaintiffs share some portion of responsibility for their harm or when multiple defendants are at fault for the same plaintiff’s harm. When apportioning fault in a negligence lawsuit,…
Driving under the influence (DUI) places the intoxicated driver and everyone else on the road at risk of injury or death. Intoxicated drivers lack the physical and mental capacity to control their vehicles, increasing the risk of a serious accident. When a DUI accident does occur, the victim or their…
Head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of car accidents, often resulting in severe injuries and fatalities. For residents of Maine, where highways like I-295 and the Maine Turnpike are frequently traveled, understanding the causes and consequences of head-on collisions is crucial. According to a recent article, a tragic…
When passengers suffer injuries in a car accident, they may pursue a negligence lawsuit against the driver. In many situations, a passenger must bring a claim against someone they know personally. A passenger’s relationship to the driver may pose complicated questions for the passenger’s theory of recovery. An experienced Maine…
When a driver speeds on the road, they place themselves and everyone else in danger of a serious car accident. In particular, driving at high speeds can lead drivers to lose control of their vehicles, striking another driver as a result. When a person suffers injuries from a driver’s high…
A jury recently found that Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault for a ski accident with a man who brought a negligence lawsuit against her. After Terry Sanderson filed his lawsuit for $300,000 in damages, Paltrow countersued for a symbolic $1, along with attorney fees. Sanderson’s attorney claimed that Sanderson’s…
Wrong-way accidents occur when a vehicle crosses into the wrong lane, colliding with oncoming traffic. These accidents can lead to serious injury or damage to a vehicle. Too often, wrong-way accidents occur because a driver is operating their vehicle negligently. These types of wrong-way accidents are especially devastating because they…