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According to a recent study by Zuboti based on car accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving accidents are three times more likely to involve male drivers than female drivers. "Men are more likely to engage in risky driving practices, including not using seat belts, driving while impaired by...

Comprehensive improvements were made to downtown roads in Waterville, Maine, according to Centralmaine.com, as part of an ongoing $11.2 million downtown revitalization project that includes extensive roadwork. In the meantime, drivers should expect detours and delays on many downtown roads. Motorists should also take care when driving on or near these roads since many car...

Eye injuries are some of the most life-changing injuries you can suffer after a car accident. Your eyes play a fundamental role in your everyday life, and even slight damage to them can change that. You may have impaired sight or complete vision loss. That's why you need to seek immediate medical attention — and...

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries that have lasting consequences. To raise awareness about the dangers riders face when on the road, traffic safety advocates in Maine and across the nation have designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. One of those groups is the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, which reminds drivers to...

Maine's busiest stretch of highway will be closed to traffic later this month Later this month, a section of I-295 between Portland and Falmouth, ME will be shut down for nearly three days to replace an outdated bridge, as the Portland Press Herald reported. The closure will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 22...

Maine car accident lawyers discuss common injuries associated with delayed pain A car accident can happen at any time. A negligent driver may have been speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, or looking away from the road to read a text. The result is often a crash with another vehicle that can leave drivers...

Portland car accident lawyers explain how to stay safe on the road Winter weather can make roads hazardous in Maine. In an instant, highways like I-95 and city streets in Portland, Waterville and other communities can become dangerous due to snow, ice, freezing rain or sleet. Unfortunately, hazardous winter weather often causes serious car accidents....

A Car Accident Lawyer in Portland, Maine Looks at the Problem Not only is speeding against the law, but it also puts other motorists at risk of being involved in a car accident. The reasoning is obvious: The high-impact nature of a speeding crash greatly increases the chances of serious injury and death. Backing that...

A Portland, Maine car accident attorney discusses the trend According to a recent analysis by ValuePenguin of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data covering 2010 to 2019, Maine had the largest decrease in the nation with regard to fatal crashes involving drivers ages 15 to 20. The number of deadly car accidents plummeted 54%, edging...

Maine car accident lawyers explain why these accidents often happen Stopped vehicles alongside the road are involved in numerous car accidents, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries nationwide each year, according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “This study identifies a part of the road safety equation...