Blog

Major automakers are challenging a new federal rule on advanced automatic emergency braking systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reconsider its April 2024 mandate, which requires nearly all new cars and trucks to have advanced emergency braking systems by 2029. The NHTSA rule sets ambitious...

With summer in full swing, teens across Maine are hoping for freedom and fun. However, this period, known as the "100 Deadliest Days," brings a sharp increase in car accidents and fatalities involving teen drivers. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the risk of crashes skyrockets due to increased driving time and risky behaviors. From...

It's now peak motorcycle riding season in Waterville, Maine, as motorcyclists dust off their bikes and hit the open road. While riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, there is a risk of being involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, especially when other drivers don't watch out for bikers. Unlike enclosed vehicles,...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Maine is stepping up its efforts to tackle this issue that affects countless lives every day. Distracted driving is extremely dangerous because it diverts a driver's attention away from the road, impairing their ability to maneuver a vehicle safely. Each year, around 3,000 lives are lost due...

Pedestrians are often at risk of being hit by a car when crossing the street or walking alongside a road. When pedestrian accidents happen, one of the most overlooked injuries is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). How common are TBIs in pedestrian accidents? Traumatic brain injuries due to pedestrian accidents happen at an alarming rate....

Why are car accident fatalities trending down? The number of people who died in car accidents in Maine went down significantly last year to the lowest figure since 2014 and one of the lowest overall car accident fatality tolls in Maine in more than half a century, according to data collected by the Maine Bureau...

With so many distractions and the rush of the daily commute, some drivers fall into risky driving habits. However, complacency can increase the risk of being involved in a car accident. In 2022, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a survey that gauged common risky driving habits among participants. The results were recently released...

Portland, Maine car accident lawyer explains what drivers need to know. Maine can be a magical place during the holidays. Unfortunately, car accidents caused by drunk drivers happen far more often this time of year. That's why several organizations have designated December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. "The year-end holiday period from Thanksgiving through...

Disabled vehicles on the side of the road are vulnerable to several car accident dangers from oncoming traffic. Passing vehicles often collide with them, especially when drivers engage in distractions. Additionally, vehicles traveling at highway speeds have less time to react to unexpected obstacles, including disabled vehicles on the road shoulder. To address this issue,...

Despite a decline in traffic fatalities, more work still needs to be done. Traffic fatalities in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive quarter. In 2023, approximately 19,515 people lost their lives in car accidents, marking a 3.3% decrease compared to the 20,190 traffic deaths recorded during the first half of 2022. This positive...