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Black Ice – A Hidden Danger on Maine Roads
/in Personal Injury, Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonIn Maine, black ice is a notorious risk once winter begins and temperatures drop below freezing. What makes it especially dangerous is its deceptive appearance. As you approach, it looks like a wet or recently paved stretch of road, so you don’t even realize that you’ve hit a thin layer of ice until it’s too […]
Distracted Driving Now Easier to Prove in Maine
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonThe Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient to prove civil violations in fatal distracted driving accidents. The ruling states that direct evidence of what activity distracted the driver is not necessarily a prerequisite for finding a civil violation. The court’s decision comes at a time when accidents involving distracted drivers are on […]
Child Safety Restraints Save Lives
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonStudy Confirms Role of Safety Restraints, such as Car Seats and Seatbelts, in Saving Children’s Lives A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that 20 percent of children involved in a car crash with a fatality were either not using or not properly using safety restraints, such as car seats or seat belts. Where the person […]
Anthony Ferguson Named to the 2017 Super Lawyers List
/in Community News /by Anthony FergusonSuper Lawyers is a glowing recognition of attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their area of practice, with designation reserved exclusively for the top 5% of attorneys in their state. This year, Anthony Ferguson has once again made the list for the seventh year! This honor is a direct recognition of Anthony’s three decades of experience as […]
How to Get a Crash Report from Maine Crash Reporting
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonIf you’ve just been in a car accident in Maine and you need the details of the crash, the Maine State Police has a service allowing you to order a copy of your Maine crash report. At Fales & Fales, P.A., we believe that car accident victims should have access to as much information as […]
Massive Recall Highlights Safety Considerations of Airbags
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonAutomobile safety equipment, such as airbags, are supposed to save lives and prevent injuries and, for the most part, it does exactly that. But an expansion last month of the largest automotive recall in history highlights the fact that sometimes safety equipment can kill. On July 11, the now-bankrupt Takata Corporation, added 2.7 million vehicles […]
The Most Dangerous Intersections for Bicyclists in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
/in Bicycle Accident /by Anthony FergusonBicycles are one of the best forms of transportation. They’re fun, they’re easy, and they’re inexpensive. However, they can also be dangerous when ridden on the streets. Unfortunately, people in cars are not always mindful of where cyclists are on the road. In fact, 818 people died (around 45,000 injured) in bicycle crashes in 2015 alone. The […]
Lewiston Looks Forward to Great Falls Hot Air Balloon Festival
/in Accident /by Anthony FergusonMany people look forward to a hot air balloon ride as a novelty—a fun adventure they won’t soon forget. Lots of them will have the opportunity to watch these balloons float gracefully overhead or take a ride in one at the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston from August 18 – 20, 2017. Overview of […]
Tort Action Follows Strict Deadlines, So Best to Hire an Attorney
/in Personal Injury /by Anthony FergusonA recent Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruling against a slip and fall accident victim highlights the importance of seeking prompt legal advice. The case involved an accident in which the plaintiff slipped and fell on ice outside of her University of Southern Maine (USM) dormitory. She broke a leg, tore ligaments, and had surgery for […]
Not Using a Seatbelt in Maine Doesn’t Preclude Negligent Damages
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonMaine State Police and other state police agencies kicked off a two-week seat belt enforcement effort May 22 to mark the start of the busy summer driving season. The annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign has been sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 2003 and involves public service […]