Man awarded almost $8 million in medical malpractice suit
Although not widely publicized, negligence in health care is one of the leading causes of death and injury in Maine and across the United States. It is true that technological advancements and stringent regulations have brought improvements to patient safety in recent...
Is vaping more dangerous than we thought?
If you don't know what the word ''vaping'' means, it might be a good thing. Vaping, i.e., smoking electric cigarettes, is more popular than ever these days, but experts are concerned that vaping is much more dangerous than we initially believed. In some ways, vaping...
Motor vehicle accidents in Maine are on the rise
Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle and going for a drive these days can be very risky. Currently, there are a little over one million licensed drivers in the state of Maine, with this number steadily increasing. This means more and more vehicles are sharing...
Personal injury claims may follow parking lot collision
For many, spring is the time for home improvement projects. The parking lots of many Maine businesses are crowded with cars, pickup trucks and pedestrians all vying for space. Under those circumstances the chances for an accident resulting in personal injury increase....
Slip And Fall Injury Tips
Slipping and falling in a public place can be quite an embarrassing experience. People may snicker or stare as you attempt to collect yourself and regain your footing. It's natural to feel an impulse to just move on and proceed with your day, especially if you don't...
Slip-and-fall accidents pose serious problems in restaurants
Eating out and working in restaurants are everyday occurrences in the lives of many Americans. Along with visits to these establishments comes a risk of slip\-and\-fall accidents. Whether one works in or visits these restaurants in Maine -- or anywhere else -- it may...
NHTSA has concerns over possibly defective products by Goodyear
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines its purpose as saving lives, preventing injuries and reducing vehicle-related crashes. As part of that mission, it also investigates reports of potentially defective products that can threaten the well-being...
Trucker sentenced for fatal drunk driving accident in 2016
Recently, a trucker driver was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a fatal crash that killed two Maine residents in 2016. The judge suspended five of those years and then ordered him to serve an additional four years probation. Originally, the prosecutors sought a...
Birth defects and your legal rights in Maine
Pregnancy and labor is a challenging time for every new mother and baby. However, when there are additional complications during the pregnancy and birth, these can be nothing short of traumatic. If birth defects are present in your baby, you are probably asking why...
Researchers find surgical errors at centers are underreported
Federal laws permit physicians to steer patients toward private surgical centers for relatively minor procedures. This law enables a surgeon to possibly double his or her profits since he or she typically has ownership in the center. Unfortunately, there is no federal...
Maximizing Clients’ Case Values
$750,000 Jury Verdict For Roman College Student Semian, a 23-year-old college student from Romania...
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