Personal Injury Law Blog

A massive amount of media attention has been paid in recent years to the dangers posed by distracted driving. Considering the fact that handheld devices and mobile phones are consistently used by just about everyone these days, it is not surprising that many motorists, particularly younger ones, are operating theirs while behind the wheel.

In a groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers working with the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, the cancer drug known as epothilone has shown remarkable effectiveness in limiting the debilitating growth of scar tissue in spinal injury patients while promoting the development of cellular microtubules – which help repair the damaged neural axon tips which cause neurological i…

The Task Force on Financial Crimes Against the Elderly estimates that roughly 30,000 seniors are subject to elder abuse in Maine. Spearheaded by Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, the task force presented a lengthy report along with recommendations to help address this growing problem at a recent State House news conference.

A recent Amtrak crash in North Carolina involved a collision between the train and an oversized rig, resulting in the train’s derailment and 55 injuries to passengers. The truck’s driver, John Devin Black, has received multiple citations for traffic violations.

The law firm of Hardy, Wolf & Downing is concerned over recent efforts to repeal the Maine seat belt law, particularly in light of a recent 75-car pileup in the state that left 17 motorists injured.

A rash of train derailments have been making national headlines, including a catastrophic accident in West Virginia that left oil fires burning for days. The train was carrying an estimated 3 million gallons of crude when it derailed near the sleepy town of Mount Carbon, WV.

When you drop your children off at daycare, you expect to be leaving them in a safe and healthy environment. However, some daycare providers fail to deliver even the basic standard of care. If your child sustained injuries under the supervision of a daycare provider, you need to hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.

The Maine car accident attorneys at Hardy, Wolf & Downing are troubled by reports of “steering” by insurance companies that may result in shoddy and potentially dangerous repairs done on damaged vehicles.

In an effort to create a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and non-motorized traffic, a Maine senator has introduced a bill to toughen crosswalk regulations. The bill, known as An Act to Improve Safety and Clarify Responsibilities of Pedestrians and Bicyclists, is sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and was submitted by Sen. Amy Volk.

The ravages of Alzheimer’s Disease on its victims are well-documented. The loss of memory, confusion and decreasing ability to carry out the functions of a normal, productive life are aspects of the condition sadly known to many. Another alarming facet of Alzheimer’s Disease and aging in general is the susceptibility to abuse and financial victimization they can engender in senior citizens.