Personal Injury Law Blog

Pedal misapplication prevention encompasses various measures designed to enhance vehicle safety to minimize the risk of accidents related to pedal errors. Whether a driver accelerates instead of braking or brakes instead of accelerating, several technologies and practices aim to reduce the occurrence and consequences of pedal misapplications in vehicles. Preventive measures are important.

Whether crossing the street or walking on the side of the road, the trauma of being hit by a car can result in severe injuries and even fatalities. With the NHTSA CrashStats estimates of 60,577 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2021, an 11-percent increase from 2020, the risks for walking have never been greater.

Premises liability insurance protects businesses and property owners from any legal claims that may arise from personal injuries or property damage that occurs on their premises. If you are a landowner or leaseholder, you are legally responsible for any person lawfully entering the property. Premises liability insurance is available to provide coverage should you be found responsible, i.e.

After a car accident, many people worry about the potential scenario where the at-fault party doesn’t have sufficient insurance to cover their claim. In Maine, drivers are required to have car insurance as a financial responsibility law. This article explores the concept of liability insurance, minimum coverage limits, and the importance of uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.

An attorney for wrongful death lawsuits specializes in representing the interests of surviving family members or beneficiaries who have lost a loved one due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. Losing a loved one is hard enough, but losing someone to a senseless, irresponsible action can lead to unfathomable grief.

Are snowmobiles dangerous? Are there dangers and risks with snowmobiles and snowmobiling? Snowmobiling enthusiasts and legal experts alike have long asked such questions over the years, and the short answer is “Yes.” To an extent, few would argue that there are no risks or dangers involved with snowmobiling. Snowmobile accidents happen.

Suppose you are injured on the job in Maine. In that case, a work injury lawyer can advise you on what legal options you may have available, depending on the circumstances of the injury and the specific situation.

For 50 years, Hardy Wolf & Downing has been a proud member of the downtown Lewiston community. We are stunned and devastated by last week’s horrific violence. The majority of our staff and clients are native to this area, and many have personal connections with the victims and their families.

A premises liability lawyer handles personal injury claims that occur when a person is injured on someone else’s property. As a legal concept, premises liability holds owners liable for any injuries that occur on their premises, that is, their property, as a direct result of a property owner’s negligence.

In an intersection accident, who’s at fault is as much about assigning legal responsibility as fair compensation for the injured. Running a stop sign, failing to yield, misjudging the speed of approaching traffic, or an errant turn signal—all can lead to an unwanted collision.