Is the insurance company's offer fair?

Attorney Hansen is correct. You can do so, and I'd say you should. A workers' comp lawyer can review and explain the settlement terms, make certain...

"Slip and fall" cases in Maine are generally tough, but they can be won by injured people under teh proper circumstances. You should get a free...

I would say, at minimum, talk to the lawyer of the day when you go to your first court date. It will cost you nothing, and he or she will be able...

If your DUI was in Penobscot or Piscataquis County, the short answer is no. The DA's office here has a steadfast policy against pleading down from...

I would urge you to speak with a local workers' comp. lawyer. The consult should be free, and he or she should be able to estimate whether you...

Do I have a shot at getting this dismissed?

This sounds like a complicated case. If the DA's office decides to prosecute you, you will need an attorney.

I would say it's definitely not guaranteed, but sometimes a prosecutor will insist on a short jail sentence plus restitution.

I agree with the first poster and want to add that the Maine Supreme Judicial Court has gone out of its way to clarify that anyone driving on...

How long do prosecutors usually take to file charges for petty theft? Is it usually taken care of within a few months?

I agree that it is unlikely that you will be prosecuted. I have represented many defendants as lawyer of the day for first appearances in Bangor's...

Do I need a laywer?

I'd tell you to talk to the lawyer of the day when you go to court. It won't cost you anything. This sounds like a civil violation, but I'd have to...