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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]