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Auto Crash, Negligence and Personal Injury: Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer? Jan 11, 2012

Have you been in a collision, gotten seriously injured and wondered if or how an attorney could improve your life? That is a good question, and one that involves a detailed and lengthy response. This web site has many pages of useful information that will elaborate on how proving that someone else was negligent and that they caused your injuries would result in compensation to you that you may not have imagined.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Dec 6, 2011

A recent poll conducted by the AAA Foundation echoed the results of numerous National Sleep Foundation Polls, namely that a large percentage of Americans report driving under the influence of sleep. In this latest poll, one-third of those surveyed admitted to driving drowsy in the past 30 days. A 2005 NSF poll of approximately 1,000 people found that 60% of drivers, or about 168 million people, admitted that they had driven while sleepy in the preceding year; and 37% confessed that they had actually fallen asleep behind the wheel. Studies in the U.S. and Canada show that sleep deprived drivers are 2.5 times more likely to have automobile accidents, while drowsy truck drivers are 3 to 5 times more likely to be in a head-on collision.²

HEAD INJURIES & BRAIN INJURIES IN CAR ACCIDENTS Nov 29, 2011

Each year in America, one million (1,000,000) people are seen by medical doctors due to a blow to the head. Of that number, 50,000 to 100,000 have prolonged problems that will affect their ability to work and/or affect their daily lives. The majority of people wth traumatic brain injury are injured in car accidents. It is important to note that you do not have to be traveling at a high rate of speed to get a head injury. Nor do you have to hit your head on an object (steering wheel, windshield) to injure the brain. Even at moderate rates of speed, traumatic brain injuries can and do occur.

Holidays and Auto Accidents Nov 28, 2011

I'm sure most of you know that there are always a lot of auto accidents and trucking accidents around the holidays. If I were to ask you why, you'd probably guess it was because there is always a lot of drinking and driving going on during the holidays. You'd be right, for the most part. Around 39% of all traffic fatalities are alcohol related. But there is another major contributing factor identified in a report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report from July, 2005, called “Crash Stats”, a ten-year study from 1994 to 2003, analyzed fatal car crashes and how speeding factors into car accidents. Yes, speeding. Speeding is a factor in about 30% of all traffic fatalities.

Choosing a Maine Injury Lawyer Sep 12, 2011

A victim of a car accident or any other accident that leads to a major or catastrophic injury has a lot to deal with. Lost income, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and major lifestyle adjustments can expose victims and their loved ones to great stress and duress. The difference between a victim successfully navigating through, or failing to navigate through, post accident times can be the support they receive from their family and friends, and their own attorney upon whom they rely. One of the critical choices an accident victim may have to make involves legal representation.

Preserve Your Rights When in a Car Accident Sep 12, 2011

Most of us will be involved in an auto accident at some point in our lives, whether it is a fender-bender or a serious motor vehicle accident involving personal injury. Being in an accident can be disorienting and upsetting, so it’s important to know in advance what actions to take after a car accident to meet your legal obligations and protect your rights. You should: Notify – Document – Do the right thing – Just the facts – Preserve your rights – Contact a personal injury lawyer.

Texting While Driving Ban Becomes Law Jul 20, 2011

The laws against distracted driving in Maine were initially passed in 2009. However, traffic infractions and auto accidents continue to lead to injuries and deaths. The campaign against distracted driving has led to the passage of a new law by Maine's legislature in June, 2011. This law becomes effective 90 days from the adjournment of the legislature which occurred on June 29, 2011. Therefore, as of September 27, 2011 we will have a new law that will allow police officers to stop any drivers seen texting. The new law imposes a fine of not less than $100 for the first offense, and the fines increase with subsequent infractions of the law.

Maine Drunk Driving Lawyer Jul 8, 2011

July 4th should be a time of year for patriotism, fireworks, parades and reflection on what it means to be American. Independence Day ought not to be a time of year where you or loved ones have to seek counsel with a Maine injury lawyer. Unfortunately, the July 4th weekend is becoming notorious for being a time in the calendar when there is a measurable spike in incidents of drunk driving. As Independence Day approaches it has become necessary to remind citizens of the great state of Maine to drink and drive responsibly. Plan ahead, have a designated driver, take a cab instead of driving, there are so many alternatives to being a drunk driver. Drunk driving has been and continues to be responsible for far too many injuries and deaths in this state.

Boat Accidents and Ferry Accidents in Maine May 5, 2011

Maine is a state filled with water. We are talking about 32, 000 miles of rivers and streams, more than 3,000 miles of coastline (most of any state in the USA) and 6,000 ponds and lakes. Boating adds an estimate of $153 million to the state’s economy each year with over 100,000 boats and water crafts registered in Maine today. This volume of boating activity in Maine is a prime scenario for boating accidents, ranging from a small sand bar all the way up to a fatality from negligent operation of the boat.

Dangers of Texting While Driving Apr 8, 2011

In spite of being well versed with the diverse dangers of texting while driving a striking 81 percent of the population in United States admits to texting while driving. The driving statistics show the problem has reached pandemic proportions - thousands are losing their lives and are being severely injured in texting while driving accidents. Administrative authorities continue to do their best to curb the practice, nevertheless drivers seem less interested in road safety etiquettes even though it is well documented that texting while driving behind the wheel is the primary cause of motor vehicle accidents.

The Real Cost of a Severe Car Accident to Victims & Loved Ones Feb 1, 2011

Can statistics properly capture the real cost of a severe car accident to victims and their loved ones? There are approximately 30,000 auto accidents that occur each year in the state of Maine according to the Maine Department of Transportation¹.

New Research: October is Most-Dangerous Month on the Road Mar 10, 2010

Portland Attorney Works to Raise Accident Awareness

Portland, MAINE (Sept. 30, 2009) – A recent University of Michigan study has found that the fatality rate per mile driven is highest among U.S. motorists in October, a heavy travel month in Maine as foliage and Columbus Day Weekend lure people onto the roads.

The findings, published this summer in "Traffic Injury Prevention" magazine, square with what David Marchese sees within his personal injury law practice at his Portland firm, Marchese Injury Law, P.A.