The most precious cargo you carry in your vehicle is your child. Maine has specific car seat laws designed to protect children and prevent injuries in car accidents. Here’s a simple guide to understanding these life-saving requirements. Why Car Seats Matter According to Maine’s Department of Public Safety, motor vehicle crashes are the number one […]
Back pain is one of the most common symptoms that car accident victims experience. It’s important not to ignore it, as it can indicate a serious injury that needs medical attention. The car accident lawyers at Fales & Fales, P.A. can discuss your accident and options for pursuing compensation from the at-fault driver to cover […]
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which your spine has a sideways curve resembling the letter S or C. It has a variety of causes: some people are born with the condition while others develop it at a young age, which is why many schools have scoliosis screening programs. Some cases are minor and have […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 170,000 collisions each year involve pregnant women. Motor vehicle crashes are also identified as a leading case of both traumatic fetal death and injury and death for pregnant women. In addition, the University of Toronto researchers found that pregnant women were 42% more […]
Although hearing loss is commonly regarded as a degenerative condition caused by aging or prolonged exposure to loud environments, it can also result from a traumatic injury. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, especially one in which the airbag deployed, you may find that your hearing has become impaired. 3 Ways Car […]
After you’ve been injured in a car accident, your doctor will recommend that you get plenty of rest. But what if that proves to be impossible? What if you go to bed but lie there awake night after night, staring at the ceiling and unable to get the sleep that your body and mind need […]
According to the Maine Department of Transportation, between 2011 and 2015, there was an average of one personal injury crash every 56 minutes and one property damage crash every 24 minutes. There was an average of 30,482 accidents per year on Maine’s public roads. Maine law mandates that drivers carry liability insurance to cover physical […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated nine people die every day in collisions involving distracted drivers. While texting and driving are not illegal at the federal level, 20 states (including Maine) have banned hand-held phone use while driving. On September 19, Maine’s no-texting law went into effect, banning the use of […]
You’re driving along Sabattus Street in Lewiston, on your way to pick up a pizza for the kids because you’re too tired to cook. The weather is clear and night hasn’t set in yet, making it easy to forget that you’re approaching a dangerous intersection. Suddenly another car shoots out of Randall Road into the […]
On June 19, the Maine Legislature approved a bill that bans drivers from using cell phones and other handheld devices. Although texting and driving was already illegal in Maine, that older law had been difficult to enforce. Senator Bill Diamond, sponsor of the new law, said it will make “tremendous changes in terms of the safety of […]
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