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Legislators Seek to Update Legal Status of E-Bikes
/in Bicycle Accident /by Anthony FergusonElectric bikes, or e-bikes for short, have caused a lot of discussions – and a significant amount of controversy – among riders, manufacturers, law enforcement, and legislators. Being a comparatively new form of transportation, e-bikes come in a variety of models and configurations that make classifying them difficult. Federal law defines an e-bike as a […]
2019 Trek Across Maine New Route Announced
/in Community News /by Anthony FergusonThe Trek Across Maine and the American Lung Association have confirmed that the ride for this year, which marks the event’s 35th anniversary, will have a new route that includes even more cities and towns in Maine. The annual event, which takes place Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16, is the country’s largest fundraising event for the American […]
Medication Errors in Hospitals- Can You Sue?
/in Prescription Drug Errors /by Anthony FergusonMedical malpractice comes in several forms, one of which is the dispensing of incorrect medication. When you’re in the hospital and you receive the wrong medication or the wrong dose, the outcome can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. In some cases, it can even be fatal. In its 2006 report Preventing Medication Errors, the Institute […]
The Pharmacy Gave Me the Wrong Prescription or Dosage: Can I Sue?
/in Prescription Drug Errors /by Anthony FergusonThe Food and Drug Administration once estimated that medication errors injure an estimated 1.3 million people in the U.S. every year. It found that life-threatening errors occurring outside healthcare facilities, such as mistakes made by pharmacies, doubled in frequency from 3,065 cases in 2000 to 6,855 in 2012. In addition, the researchers found that many of the […]
Car-Sharing Company’s Effect on Drunk Driving Arrests and Accidents
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonThe advent of app-based ridesharing services has transformed the vehicle for hire market in the U.S. Uber and Lyft have been hailed as an easy, affordable, and more efficient way for people to get from Point A to B compared to using a taxi or limousine service. They are also hugely popular: according to the […]
Maine’s Move Over Law
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonEach time a Maine police officer stops a motor vehicle or investigates the scene of a crash, that officer risks being struck by a passing driver. According to the Maine government website, accidents involving motor vehicles are the number one killer of police officers on state roads and highways. In 2007 a law was passed requiring drivers […]
Signs of a Concussion Following a Car Crash
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonIf a distracted driver rear-ended your vehicle while you were heading home along Route 126, you might be tempted to forgo medical treatment if you thought you had nothing more than a few bruises and a headache. Seeing a doctor is always recommended after an accident, and in your case the need may be urgent […]
Protecting Our Children: School Bus Safety
/in Accident /by Anthony FergusonDid you know that the school bus is this country’s most widely-used form of mass transit? Every weekday, millions of students travel from home to school and back. In Maine, an estimated 80% of all students take the bus to school. Although we rely on these buses and their drivers to keep our children safe, […]
Losing Your Sense of Smell After an Accident
/in Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury /by Anthony FergusonImagine your life without the ability to smell or taste. Would Thanksgiving be the same without the aroma and taste of roasted turkey? How about Christmas and the comforting smell of apple cider and freshly baked cookies? Would a hike through the forest or mountains be the same without the ability to inhale the scent […]
NHTSA Launches Drugged Driving Awareness Campaign
/in Car Accident /by Anthony FergusonOn August 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a national drugged driving ad campaign with a stern message: “Drive high, get a DUI.” The goal of the campaign, which ran through September 3, was to spread awareness of the dangers of drugged driving. A recent Governors Highway Safety Association study had found that in 2016, […]