Traffic Fatalities in Maine Continue To Rise New statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have shown that 2016 had the highest traffic accident fatality rates since 2007. And it is not just auto accidents. Motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents are all on the rise as well. Many are quick to point the...
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Halloween Safety Tips For a Less Scary Night
Your daughter discovered Star Wars and is going out as Princess Leia. Your son wants to go as Chewbacca. Last year they were Wonder Woman and Captain America. Not long before that, Winnie the Pooh and a Power Ranger. And let's not start thinking ahead to next year. For now, concentrate on October 31, 2017....
Read MoreFatal Car Crashes Linked to an Increase in Opioid Use
It's no secret that drinking and driving remains one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents nationwide. But while we all know driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law, many drivers may be unaware of the dangers that prescription opioids pose when behind-the-wheel of a vehicle, such as drowsiness and impaired...
Read MoreHow Anti-Lock Break Systems Reduce Risk of a Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Every year, the roads of Maine are the site of many fatal motorcycle accidents which devastate victims and family members. When a rider is injured in an accident, he or she has legal rights which must be protected. Surviving family members of riders who are killed in motorcycle accidents may also have legal rights in...
Read MoreIs This The End Of Car Ownership?
And will you be protected in the event of an accident? Cars have gone through plenty of changes in the last decade. But just as significant as the changes to vehicles themselves is the way they interact with people and society as a whole. In particular, we may be seeing the end of car ownership...
Read MoreAttorney Calls for Education to Reduce Bike Accident Injuries
Portland, ME - A Portland attorney said more education is needed to reduce the risk of bicycle accidents, which cause severe injuries and cost billions of dollars a year. "Drivers tend to see bicycles as a nuisance, and take more risks around them," said attorney Joe Bornstein. "Also, some bicyclists don't obey the rules of...
Read More30 Facts About Maine Motor Vehicle Accidents Everyone Should Know
Plus "The Five S's" For Staying Safe On The Road When do car accidents happen? How do they happen? Why? How often? And how many people are hurt every year? These are just some of the questions people have about motor vehicle accidents. Below, you can find the answers, plus tips for staying safe on...
Read MoreAutonomous Cars Raise Liability Questions
If you're injured in a crash, who pays? It's 2017, and technology is changing almost every aspect of how we live, work and drive. And few of those new technologies promise bigger changes than autonomous vehicles, which are getting on roads around the country - and, in a small but growing number of cases, getting...
Read MoreDistractions May Be Responsible For Record Pedestrian Fatalities
Despite numerous advances in road and pedestrian safety, 2016 saw the biggest single-year increase in pedestrian fatalities nationwide on record, and the highest total number of pedestrian deaths in over 20 years. That's according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, as reported by NPR. Nationwide, the number of pedestrians killed in traffic was...
Read MoreUnsafe Maine Drivers May be Contributing to Increased Traffic Accident Risk
The risk of car accidents has gone up dramatically in the past several years. The blame lies almost entirely with careless and reckless drivers. Improving economic conditions has resulted in more traffic on U.S. roads, but a recent NPR report makes clear this is not the only explanation for the sharp rise in crash deaths between 2014 and 2016. In fact,...
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