For Lawyers and Co-Counsel For Truck Accident Victims Why Michael Leizerman

Maine Truck Accident Lawyer

Are you looking for a Maine truck accident attorney? When handling cases in Maine, I work with local counsel so that my clients can get the benefits of my knowledge of trucking law, while working alongside a Maine lawyer. When I join a local attorney as co-counsel, it doesn't cost the client a penny more. Trials can be the best way to maximize rewards. I spend a lot of time in the courtroom and if you want me to, I will take your case all the way. Contact me for a free consultation.

Helping truck accident victims is my life's work. I work tirelessly to see that my clients receive the maximum compensation for their loss.

Contact me at 1 (800) 628-4500 for a free consultation

Or contact me online. All information is kept confidential. I will not accept a case in a state where I'm not ethically permitted under the circumstances.

 

 


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February 13, 2012

Tractor-Trailer, Car Crash in Maine Injures Woman

A tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle were involved in a crash near Old Town, Maine, on Friday, Feb. 10, according to BangorDailyNews.com. The woman was airlifted to a nearby medical facility after her car collided with a tractor-trailer at an … [Read more]

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February 2, 2012

Two Trucks Crash, Knock Out Power in Beddington

Two truck drivers miraculously sustained only minor injuries after their trucks collided while driving in opposite directions on Route 9 in Beddington, Me., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to WABI.tv. The highway was closed for hours following the accident, which … [Read more]

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I Wrote the Book on Trucking Accident Law

Truck Accident Book I am honored that West Thompson—the world’s largest publisher of legal books—asked me to write this multi-volume book on truck accident law in 2004. I had already begun the project for my own reference. My book includes the federal regulations that are the same in each state for interstate tractor-trailer crashes, as well as state law that differs in areas, like whether there are monetary limits or “caps” in the lawsuit, whether you can receive punitive damages, and the varying technical requirements for filing a lawsuit.


I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:

Speaking Engagements

I regularly engage in continuing legal education presentations around the country, including the following events in or near Maine:

  • Railroad Law section of ATLA, Boston (July 5, 2004)
    Topic: Representing The Train Crew Against The Railroad And The Trucking Company
  • American Association for Justice National Convention, New York (July 11, 2011)
    Topic: Persuasion At Trial From Aristotle To fMRI


Maine Trucking Laws

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Title 49, Parts 350-399) govern all vehicles engaged in interstate traffic.

There are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle is involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Bangor may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.

The Maine Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382, 383, 384, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, and 399 of the federal regulations.

For an overview of laws that affect trucks operating only in Maine, visit our Maine Trucking Laws page.

 


For Lawyers

Your truck accident case may be larger than you think. My experience often enables me to maximize awards, well beyond what the co-counsel originally expected. My book Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, is considered the definitive work on handling truck accident cases. Contact me if you are seeking co-counsel on your case.



Incidents

Fatal Truck Accidents: 14 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 1,691 per year
Accident Locales: 98%(Rural), 2%(Urban) 
Carrier Fact: 25% of Maine's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Maine. 

In 95% of Maine's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.


Roads

Interstate 95:  From its southern terminus in Miami, Florida to its northern one near the Canadian border in Houlton, Maine, I-95 spans America's east coast. Its 304 miles that stretch through Maine include interchanges at Augusta and Bangor, and extend in the spur routes I-295, I-395 and I-495.


Counties

Aroostook -- Cumberland -- Hancock -- Kennebec -- Knox -- Lincoln -- Oxford -- York