Maine Truck Accident Attorney
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In 2006 Maine saw an 11 percent increase in fatalities in traffic accidents, up from 169 to 188 deaths. Negligent driving actions, such as speeding and failing to yield, caused the majority of said accidents. In these instances, over 70 percent of those killed were drivers, almost 20 percent killed were passengers and pedestrians accounted for approximately six percent of fatalities.
Further statistics include that over 40 percent of fatal accidents in Maine involved a fixed object, such guardrails or telephone poles, which, surprisingly, is almost equivalent to the percentage of fatal collisions involving more than one motor vehicle.
Of those killed in Maine traffic accidents almost 60 percent were less than 45 years old, and 74 individuals killed, or 39 percent of deaths, were the result of alcohol-related accidents.
Maine Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)
In 2006 there were a total of 726 large truck accidents in Maine. Of those accidents, 18 were fatal and 708 were non-fatal. Of the fatal accidents, 21 individuals were killed, and of the non-fatal accidents, 421 injuries resulted. The majority of all large truck accidents in Maine occurred on interstates and highways.
Maine Bus Accident Statistics (2006)
There were a total of nine bus accidents in Maine in 2006. Of those accidents, two were fatal, and seven were non-fatal, three of which caused injuries. Of all of these bus accidents, 13 injuries resulted.
Truck Accident Lawyers
Large truck accidents continue to rise in number every year, and it is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes. Because of such statistics, the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA regulates the trucking industry. The FMCSA has created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which are the laws that govern the trucking industry.
An experienced Maine truck collision lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed. A personal injury attorney also has the ability to get important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules. Please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.
Maine Interstates & Highways
Main highways in Maine include:
I-95
I-295
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 2
U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 9
US 11
Maine Facts
Maine became the 23rd state in 1820. The state is located in the Northeast/ New England region of American and borders New Hampshire and the Canadian provinces Quebec and New Brunswick. The state is ranked the 39th state in terms of area, spanning slightly more than 33,000 square miles, and the state is ranked 40th in populations with over 1.2 million residents. The capital of Maine is Augusta, and the largest city is Portland.
Maine Transportation
In addition to its complex interstate highway system, Maine also offers several other forms of transportation for travelers. Maine has several airports; the two largest airports providing commercial travel are the Portland International Jetport and the Bangor International Airport.
The state also offers railway travel for passengers through Amtrak and the Maine Eastern Railroad, as well as freight transport through Pan Am Railways, Maine Central Railroads and St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad to name a few.
Maine Cities
Some of the largest cities and towns in Maine are:
Auburn | Augusta | Bangor | Bath | Belfast | Biddeford | Brewer | Calais | Caribou | Eastport | Ellsworth | Gardiner | Hallowell | Lewiston | Old Town | Portland | Presque Isle | Rockland | Saco | South Portland | Waterville | Westbrook | Bridgton | Brunswick | Cape Elizabeth | Falmouth | Gorham | Kennebunk | Kittery | Lisbon | Orono | Sanford | Scarborough | Skowhegan | Standish | Topsham | Wells | Windham | Winslow | York
Maine Counties
Androscoggin | Aroostook | Cumberland | Franklin | Hancock | Kennebec | Knox | Lincoln | Oxford | Penobscot | Piscataquis | Sagadahoc | Somerset | Waldo | Washington | York
Maine Department of Transportation Information
Region 1(Southern Region)
PO Box 358 (Pleasant Hill Road)
Scarborough, Maine 04070
Telephone:(207) 885-7000
Region 2 (Midcoast Region)
98 Statehouse Station
45 Commerce Street
Augusta, Maine 04333-0098
Telephone: (207) 624-8200
FAX: (207) 287-4753
Region 3 (Western Region)
PO Box 817 (Route 2)
Dixfield, Maine 04224
Telephone: (207) 562-4228
Region 4 (Eastern Region)
PO Box 1208 (219 Hogan Road)
Bangor, Maine 04401
Telephone: (207) 941-4500
Region 5 (Northern Region)
PO Box 1178 (Rice Street)
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Telephone: (207) 764-2060
Important Information
For real time traffic information, including construction and closed roadways, call #511.
If you are involved in a truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney that handles tractor trailer accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, truck accident attorney John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call him personally and he will immediately alert his truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
