Sometimes, car accidents can occur under highly unusual circumstances. As a recent news article reported, two robbery suspects crashed their vehicle while fleeing from police in North Jay, Maine. After arriving at the scene of a robbery, local police stopped the suspects’ car. The car briefly pulled over before driving…
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Criminal and Civil Penalties in Maine Hit-and-Run Accidents
When a driver commits a hit-and-run accident, they leave an injured victim completely helpless. If the driver fails to contact emergency personnel to assist the victim, they may worsen the victim’s condition and cause further harm. Too often, the injuries resulting from a hit-and-run would have been preventable, or at…
Staying Safe in to Maine Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders notoriously suffer high rates of serious injury and fatality in traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,579 motorcyclists died from traffic accidents in 2020. Given these significant safety risks, motorcycle riders and drivers alike should take extra precautions to minimize the risk of…
Recovering Compensation for Independent Contractors in Maine Workplace Injuries
Independent contractors are workers whom an employer contracts to perform work for someone else. For example, a roofer may form an agreement with a roofing company to fix the roof of a company client. Under these arrangements, the independent contractor is not technically an employee. Unfortunately, this means if an…
Minor Injured in Maine Bike Accident
Bike accidents, particularly collisions with a vehicle, are especially hazardous. Compared to cars and trucks, bicycles lack the same protections in the event of an accident. Additionally, the sheer force of a vehicle collision is often too great for a bicycle to withstand. As a result, cyclists who collide with…
Passenger Killed in Recent Maine Car Accident
Unfortunately, many car accidents can lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Too often, if a driver speeds or operates their vehicle carelessly, it is the passenger who suffers the consequences. When a passenger dies in a car accident, the deceased’s family may wish to seek justice for their loved one.…
Safety Tips to Avoid a Maine Drowsy Driving Accident
Between the stress of busy workdays and commitments at home, drivers may have little time for sleep. However, getting enough sleep is critical to operating your vehicle safely. Drowsy driving can lead to falling asleep at the wheel, which often results in serious injury to other drivers. Even if a…
Seeking Justice Through a Maine Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Too often, the criminal justice system fails to bring justice to victims and their loved ones. When a person is found not guilty of a crime or faces a light sentence, the victim’s loved ones may feel that the criminal case failed to hold the perpetrator accountable for their profound…
Recovering Damages After a Maine Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents can result in particularly serious harm. Pedestrians lack the same protections a vehicle affords its occupants. As a result, the force of a vehicle striking a pedestrian often causes the pedestrian to suffer life-threatening injuries. In the wake of these accidents, a pedestrian may seek to hold the…
Bringing a Wrongful Death Claim Following a Maine Head-On Collision
Too often, head-on collisions result in severe injury and death. When a driver’s negligence causes another person’s death, the driver harms both the deceased and their surviving loved ones. In the wake of these senseless accidents, it is clear that no amount of money will ever bring a deceased loved…