Personal Injury Law Blog

In filing a personal injury claim, you may consider representing yourself to save on the added expense of hiring a lawyer or the perceived loss of compensation due to paying a lawyer part of your award or settlement.

In Maine, uninsured motorist coverage, commonly referred to as UM, is required by law for all drivers. The minimum policy coverage is $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident, representing one of the US’s highest bodily injury liability insurance requirements. UM covers injuries, not damages, caused by an “at-fault” driver with insufficient coverage.

If you are considering a car accident lawsuit, any auto accident settlement you receive will likely be reached out of court. Car accident cases, statistically, very rarely go to trial as it’s in the interests of all parties to come to a mutually beneficial settlement.

If you’re injured on someone else’s property, a premises liability attorney can help you collect money damages from the property owner’s insurance company. Everyone recognizes that accidents happen, but if an accident happens due to the property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury.

If a drunk driver has injured you in a car accident, you have the right to seek damages in a civil action for your losses. Though the drunk driver will be subjected to criminal penalties that include some restitution, compensation to the victims is often insufficient to cover the total costs of medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, property damage, rehabilitation and therapy if r…

By the numbers, with its 6,000 lakes and ponds, 3,700 miles of coastline, and over 126,000 motorboat registrations, it’s no exaggeration that, in Maine, boating is a way of life. Visit any beach over the summer, at the coast, or on a lake, and you’ll likely see the waters filled with boaters.

Summer has arrived in Maine, and a busy tourist season is upon us again. To avoid pedestrian-car accident injuries, pedestrians and drivers should exercise caution on the streets. As a pedestrian, take it upon yourself to remain safe by following a few basic steps when walking near traffic zones. Be aware of the flow of traffic.

Few would argue that motorcycle accident injuries have the potential to be more severe than other accident injuries that occur on roadways. Though motorcycle accidents can happen under any condition or circumstance, a common misconception held by many is that motorcycle accidents are often a result of negligence by motorcyclists themselves.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after an accident. But is it really necessary? Few would argue about using a car seat—the car seat has done a remarkable job protecting infants, babies, and toddlers during car accidents.

Car accidents in Maine happen every day. As is the case with every accident, no one is ever prepared for one when it occurs and is utterly helpless to stop it when it’s happening. In all likelihood, the accident is over before you even realize or comprehend what has happened. When accidents occur, it is not uncommon for the people involved to experience a range of emotions.