The Most Dangerous Roads And Intersections In Maine
Our Maine Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You Through the Legal Process According to Driver Knowledge, “More than 90 people die in car accidents every day.” Automobile accidents are common, and it’s imperative to know which roads and intersections are the most dangerous to ensure you use extra caution while driving on those particular roadways. If you or a loved one has suffered devastating injuries due to a collision, our Maine car accident lawyers at Lowry & Associates have the resources and tools necessary to build a
Qué hacer después de un accidente automovilístico?
El año pasado había casi 300 accidentes de auto que involucraron un alce en el estado de Maine. Afortunadamente, los números están bajando cada año, pero es un ejemplo de los peligros de manejar en nuestras carreteras. Según un reporte estatal, hay por lo menos un accidente automovilístico cada 60 segundos en el estado de Maine. El reporte dice que cada 60 horas una persona muere por causa de un accidente automovilístico. Por eso, hay alta probabilidad de que, si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido un
Building Your Personal Injury Case With Evidence Of Distracted Driving
Author: Blaine Barrilleaux, Esq. Lafayette, Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyers in Portland Can Assist in Distracted Driving Cases With technology at our fingertips, it’s easy to send a quick email, answer a phone call, or reply to a text message, but even the fastest response while driving creates dangerous roadways. Many drivers are not cautious about the dangers of distracted driving. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, “10 percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes, and 14 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic
What Is A Loss Of Consortium?
Author: Peter N. Davis, Esq. A Personal Injury Lawyer in Bangor Can Help with Your Injury Claim Personal injury cases are common and occur when a person files a claim to have damages covered after being injured in an accident. In some cases, a spouse or family member can file a loss of consortium claim if a loved one has been severely injured or died as a result of someone else’s negligent actions. Loss of consortium applies when a victim is injured or killed and can no longer
How Do I Begin A Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?
Motorcycle accidents can be truly catastrophic in scope. Even car accidents can be devastating, and your motorcycle doesn’t provide the same degree of protection that a car does. It doesn’t have walls and a roof. It doesn’t have airbags and other intelligent active safety technology. While riding a motorcycle offers a degree of freedom that few other forms of transportation match, when you get hurt in an accident, it can be permanent and life-altering. When this happens and it’s the other driver’s fault, you deserve compensation for the
Top Reasons Why A Personal Injury Lawyer Won’t Take Your Case
By: Mitch Grissim, Esq. If you've suffered a personal injury, you may have to deal with crippling medical bills at the very least. You can even be rendered unable to work, leading to significant lost wages. Such an impactful injury can drastically change your life and put you in an extremely hard financial situation. Fortunately, you may be able to file a personal injury suit against the responsible party to get fairly compensated. Even with a solid case, the process is hard to navigate alone, which is why
How Long Do I Have To File My Maine Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you’ve been injured in the state of Maine due to someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Dealing with legal proceedings is tough enough by itself, but recovering from injuries at the same time makes it even more difficult. When faced with increased medical costs, however, people often have no choice but to file a suit. When filing your personal injury lawsuit, you need to keep quite a few things in mind in order to get the compensation owed to you. One
Most Common Types Of Personal Injury Claims
A personal injury claim is one of the hardest claims to deal with. Going through the motions of a legal battle is the last thing you want to do when you’re trying to recover. The burden of medical bills and lost wages can pile up quickly, however, so you may not have a choice. Fortunately, the process is much easier with the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. If you want to make the most out of your case, you need to be familiar with the different
Who’s Responsible When Cell Phones Cause Car Accidents?
Out of all the different ways that a car accident can occur, one of the most frustrating is being struck because the other driver was using their cell phone. Cell phones are a big cause of distracted driving accidents, and because these sorts of accidents are becoming increasingly common, many states are passing laws to curb these incidents. If you find that the other driver in your accident was using their cell phone when the accident happened, then you may have strong grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
Deadly Forest Fire In Maine Yields Disappointing Settlement
Six people were killed in Maine’s deadliest fire in four decades. The Portland area victims’ wrongful death was attributed to code violations made by landlord Gregory Nisbet, but their settlements were a lot less than you might expect. Nisbet was taken to trial for criminal manslaughter for all six victims, but he was acquitted, leading to several wrongful death suits being filed by the victims’ families. In the end, only $300,000 would be awarded to the victims, which is substantially low for a wrongful death suit. This is
What To Do When You’re In A Car Accident In A Leased Vehicle
For most people that need a new automobile, purchasing a car is the most popular option. However, depending on your needs, leasing can also be a good choice. However, when your car is lease, there are some complications that you must consider, including what you should do when you’re involved in an accident. In the aftermath of an accident involving a leased vehicle, you need to act quickly, as your lease often has specific requirements for reporting accidents. Not acting quickly enough may impact your ability for file
Proving Fault In An Accident Made Easy
After you suffered an accident, particularly one that results in serious injuries, there are several important matters to consider. However, if you’re thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, the most vital issue is determining legal liability, or fault, for the accident. If you can’t prove the fault of another party, you will have no shot at winning your claim, which is why it’s important to take a closer look at this issue. Here are some of the ways you can make proving fault after an accident easy,
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