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How speeding, nighttime driving & distractions fuel summer teen crash rates The stretch of road between Memorial Day and Labor Day comes with an invisible warning sign, especially for young drivers. It's known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” and the numbers behind the name are sobering. Between 2019 and 2023, more than 13,000 people lost...

Why Motorcycle Accident Claims Are Often Delayed, Denied, or Underpaid You were following the rules, cruising along a Maine back road, perhaps headed home or out for a ride on a clear afternoon. Then, out of nowhere, a driver turns left in front of you. There’s no time to stop. The crash sends you flying....

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month An overwhelming majority of Americans agree: distracted driving is getting worse. In a recent national survey, 92% of respondents said drivers are looking at their phones more often now than just a year ago. Even more alarming, 1 in 10 admitted to reading or writing emails while driving —...

March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the struggle of those who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs range from mild concussions to severe damage affecting cognitive function, emotional regulation, and physical abilities. Medical professionals classify TBIs as mild, moderate, or severe, but even "mild" TBIs can produce life-altering symptoms....

Andrew Zarro, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and a former Portland city leader, recently wrote an opinion piece for the Press Herald to shed light on the concerning trend of pedestrian deaths in Maine. Why? Portland recently saw two lives lost in two months while walking in crosswalks meant to protect them....

Many car accidents happen during the winter, and it’s easy to assume that snow, ice, or hazardous road conditions are the main causes. However, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety points out that driver error often plays a significant role in these collisions. "We can't just blame it on snow, because really snow's been around,"...

The holiday season should be a time for celebration, but it also sees a tragic spike in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Thanksgiving and Independence Day might top the list of the most dangerous holidays for drivers in the United States, but impaired driving is a leading cause of car accidents during the December holiday season. Each...

In Maine and across the nation, thousands of car accidents happen every year due to tired drivers. This is especially true at this time of the year when the nights get longer and earlier after daylight saving time ends. So, just how dangerous are drowsy drivers on our roads? Here's what you need to know....

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries are rising every year, both nationwide and in Maine. A major factor is the increase in pedestrian accidents involving larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks. In response, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new measures to reduce these accidents and keep pedestrians safer on the road. “We...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has taken a bold step toward reducing traffic fatalities with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, as discussed in Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment. This V2X Plan aims to bring cutting-edge vehicle-to-everything technologies to roads nationwide and support USDOT's commitment to achieving zero roadway deaths. The V2X...