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You see distracted drivers on Maine roads every day. The most obvious example is the driver who is preoccupied with a phone call instead of paying attention to their surroundings, including other cars, cyclists and pedestrians. But the problem goes beyond people who cannot seem to detach their phones from their ears. In a Consumer...

When a crash occurs, you must call the police and wait for them to arrive. Police officers gather information to prepare an official police report, which can later be obtained by you or your attorney. Your official Maine car accident report will be important for determining who was responsible for your collision. That's because the...

How much is my case worth? We get this question every day, and there's no simple answer to it. The value of a personal injury settlement or award depends on the circumstances. Here are the main questions we ask to calculate the value of a settlement. What's the extent of your damages? The single biggest...

Mainers know how quickly fall turns to winter. One minute we're raking leaves, the next shoveling snow. That's why it's important to have your car ready for the cold days and colder nights ahead. From slippery surfaces to heavy storms, being prepared is the first step to being safe. Visit a mechanic for a tune-up:...

Preparing your motorcycle for winter is one of the most important aspects to keeping your bike in good riding condition. By following a few easy tips to ensure that your bike is stored and protected, you'll thank yourself in the spring when the ground thaws and your bike starts up without any trouble. STEP 1...

We expect doctors and other medical professionals to perform to a high standard of proficiency. Patients sometimes sustain injuries or illnesses when doctors fail to uphold their standard of care. Errors made by doctors and surgeons can even lead to death or permanent disability. Medical malpractice results in roughly 250,000 deaths in the United States...

Safely driving through a parking lot requires keen attention and caution. The common misconception about parking lots is that they are safer than major roadways. Parking lots are often far more congested with both drivers and pedestrians than major roadways, however. With so many distractions and so many drivers and pedestrians coming and going, traffic...

Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise over the last few years. This is despite an overall decline in fatal crashes. In 2018, there were approximately 6,283 pedestrian deaths reported across the United States. That’s a three percent increase from 2017. Some safety advocates speculate that an increase in SUVs (which have been shown to...

Important Motorcycle Safety Tips Brought to you by Joe Bornstein (see video) Each year in Maine, on average there are 17 fatalities and over 600 motorcycle accidents. More often than not, it’s other drivers who are responsible due to inattention or failure to share the road. At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we see...

Traffic fatalities involving car occupants have been on a steady decline over the last few years. That may be due to better car designs, new safety features and stricter distracted driving laws. The same can't be said about pedestrians and bicyclists. Unlike motorists, they don't have the protection of seatbelts, airbags and heavy structural framework....