Personal Injury Law Blog

Maine’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws: Coverage Amounts and Uninsured Motorist Supplemental Policies In Maine, drivers are required by law to carry a minimum of $50,000 in insurance coverage per person, and $100,000 per accident. If a motorist is stopped by police and can not show proof of insurance, they are fined.

Thanksgiving is a busy time for holiday travelers. United States Department of Transportation statistics show that long-distance trips (50 miles or more) increase by 54% during Thanksgiving.  AAA estimates that  43.5 million Americans will hit the road for the holiday this year, and 90% of them will make their treks in automobiles (as opposed to air, train or bus travel).

World War I: The Eleventh Hour History of Veteran’s Day World War I was dubbed “The Great War” by a Canadian magazine reporter who said, “Some wars name themselves. This is the Great War.”  The loss of life incurred during WWI was staggering.  Every day, 6,000 soldiers were killed in battle, making WWI one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

In this part of the world, only Maine gives winter the welcome and the worship it should have. -Tom Allen Maine winters are indeed beautiful.   But when winter arrives in Maine,  its beauty is tempered by hazardous winter driving conditions.  Snow and ice increase the likelihood of serious and sometimes fatal automobile accidents and make safe driving a real challenge.

Halloween is a fun, festive and memorable holiday for adults and children alike.  Pumpkin carving,  candied apples, adorable ghosts and goblins, and trick or treating make Halloween a traditional family favorite.

Risky Ghouls and Goblins: Drunk Driving Poses Deadly Risks on Halloween Halloween isn’t just for little princesses, ghosts, and pirates anymore.  It has become the second highest grossing commercial holiday in the United States, second only to Christmas.  Adults and college students alike enjoy dressing up and attending costume parties and other Halloween themed get-togethers.

Festivities Tied to  Increase in Impaired Driving and Binge Drinking Binge Drinking Among Underaged and College Students High-Risk Drinking on College Campuses Many see the tradition of Halloween themed parties at fraternities,  sororities,  apartments and dorms at our nation’s colleges and universities as a rite of passage for college students.

Staying Safe on Maine Highways: Maine DOT Crash Data Maine DOT crash data,  gathered since 2006,  demonstrates that centerline rumble strips are a cost-effective way to save lives and prevent head-on collisions along Maine’s busy highways.  Hardy, Wolf and Downing’s attorneys believe that is excellent news for Maine drivers.

The Maine personal injury attorneys of Hardy, Wolf and Downing are proud to announce the opening of our third and newest office location in the heart of beautiful downtown Portland, Maine.  The new office is located at 477 Congress, on the 5th floor of Portland’s historic Time and Temperature building.

Sobering Statistics on Drunk and Alcohol-Impaired Driving Every day,  close to 30 people die in motor vehicle accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. 31% of all fatal traffic accidents in the U.S. involved alcohol-related automobile accidents. Every 90 seconds,  someone is killed or seriously injured in an alcohol-related crash.