Personal Injury

What Happens If You Get in an Accident While Driving for Uber?

Driving for Uber can be a fun way to make additional income, but are you prepared for when disaster strikes? All car accidents are overwhelming, but this stress only worsens when your job and passengers are involved. Keep reading to...
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When Is a Pedestrian at Fault for a Car Accident in Maine?

Getting hit by a car can cause life-altering injuries that require years of recovery. To add insult to injury, some drivers may sue you and claim you’re responsible for the accident. This may not seem fair, but it happens often...
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Do I Really Need a Lawyer – Can I Negotiate with the Insurance Company Myself?

Negotiating with an insurance company can feel like a high-stakes game. And worse, it often feels like the odds are stacked against you. Make one wrong move, and you may lose thousands of dollars.  Despite this risk, many people ask...
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Common Fall From Ladder Injuries

  Everyone from weekend home project warriors, to construction workers, to first responders knows that one false step on a ladder can mean serious injury or even death. From a young age, many of us learn that ladder safety is...
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The Difference Between a Crash and an Accident in Maine

Many people use the words “crash” and “accident” interchangeably. However, the words can have significantly different meanings depending on the context. Understanding the overlap and differences between a crash and an accident is just one part of comprehending the legal...
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What Is the First Action Required of a Boat Operator Who Is Involved in a Boating Accident?

The immediate aftermath of a boating accident can be overwhelming. When the unforeseen happens on the water, you might ask yourself, What is the first action required of a boat operator involved in a boating accident? First, boat operators need...
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Maine Car Seat Laws You Need to Know (2024)

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children under the age of fourteen. The U.S. recorded 1,184 traffic fatalities of children fourteen or younger in 2021, an increase of approximately 8% from the 1,101 deaths in 2020. To...
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Covid Deaths and Lawsuits

Have you lost a loved one as a result of Covid-19 and you believe this death could have been prevented? Do you believe this death is a result of negligence on behalf of a business, organization or individual? The nation...
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Why Do I Receive Mail from Lawyers After My Accident?

Your car accident report is, in fact, a public record so anyone can see it and anyone can access it. This includes car accident lawyers who are hungry to represent you. In the state of Maine, car crash reports are...
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Maine Hit and Run Laws

If you are a licensed driver in the state of Maine, Maine state law requires that you stop at the scene of an accident or return to the scene of the accident. Leaving the scene of an accident is considered...
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