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Tractor Trailer Accident Statistics

Fatal Truck Accidents: 14 / year

Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 1691 / year

Accident Locations:  2%  (Urban), 98% (Rural)

Carrier Information:
   - 25% of Maine truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not ME.

Largest Maine Truck Carriers:

   - RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC.
   - R. F. CHAMBERLAND, INC.
   - RICHARD L. HODGES, INCORPORATED
   - HUTCHINS TRUCKING COMPANY
   - PERRY TRANSPORT,LLC
   - HARTT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
   - ED THAYER, INC.
   - RETURNABLE SERVICES, INC.

There were no contributing weather conditions in  63% of Maine truck accidents.

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Car Accident Statistics

Persons Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes: 194  / year

Multi-Vehicle Crashes Resulting in Fatalities: 86 / year

Approx.  25% of fatal car accidents occurred at speeds of 55mph or greater.

18 auto accidents resulting in fatalities were on roads with 3 or more traffic lanes.

Economic Cost of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes: $.912 Billion/year

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Major Interstates, Intrastates, and Highway Corridors

Interstate 95 is the major highway through Maine.

Interstate 95: Houlton, Maine is the northern terminus of I-95, at the Canadian border.  The southern terminus is Miami, Florida.  304 miles stretch through Maine, with interchanges at the major cities of Augusta and Bangor.  Spur routes I-295, I-395 and I-495 extend from the highway.

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About Maine

Maine is the northernmost New England state and the easternmost U.S. state.  With a total area of about 33,215 square miles, Maine is not only the largest New England state, but is approximately the same size as all five states combined.  The largest cities in ME include Auburn, Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston, Portland, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland and Augusta, the state capital.  As of the 2000 Census, ME's population was 1,274,923.

Maine, U.S.A., abounds with opportunities for education, business and family-friendly fun.  From its rugged coastline and offshore islands to the lush green forests and shimmering lakes of the inland, Maine's stunning natural splendor is unparalleled.

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Maine Counties

Aroostook www.aroostook.me.us/

Cumberland www.cumberlandcounty.org/ 

Hancock www.co.hancock.me.us/ 

Kennebec www.kennebeccounty.org/ 

Knox  http://knoxcounty.midcoast.com/ 

Lincoln www.co.lincoln.me.us/ 

Oxford www.oxfordcounty.org/ 

York www.co.york.me.us/

Truck Accident Lawyers

Did you know that every 16 minutes a person is killed or injured in a truck accident? Did you know that big rig truck accidents continue to increase? Even with these frightening scenarios and statistics, powerful trucking industry lobbyists continue to call for the weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to reap a higher profit.

When truck collisions do occur, trucking companies involved in the accident often send representatives to the accident scene.  These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the accident so that they can limit or mitigate their company’s liability.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright is a law firm experienced at handling tractor trailer accident claims. We accept cases nationwide.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright charges clients of personal injury claims on a contingency basis. What that means is the attorney is only paid if he or she wins money damages for you – the client. This makes it possible for anyone to hire only the best lawyer. It gives everyone access to the justice system and representation that is equal to the best that insurance companies, doctors and other defendants can hire. You can contact the lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright for a free consultation by completing our online accident evaluation form -or- calling toll-free at 1-800-318-LAW1.

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Has a Trucking Accident Occurred?

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, PC accepts and successfully resolves major trucking injury cases nationwide. Our lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals are specially trained to evaluate, develop, and negotiate these difficult cases to protect and benefit our clients. You do not pay any fee unless we win money damages for you. That means you can get the most experienced legal help and it won't cost one dime more than you would pay any other firm -- and we get RESULTS!

The goal of Munley, Munley & Cartwright is simple and direct: To Successfully Resolve the Legal Problems of our Clients.

If you have questions about an accident involving a tractor trailer, let us go to work for you.