10/12/2026
October is Pedestrian Safety Month — a good reminder to slow down, stay alert, and watch for everyone sharing Maine’s roads.
When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a vehicle, the injuries can be serious, and the question of who is responsible is not always as simple as it seems. Drivers, other parties, and even roadway conditions may all play a role.
Garmey Law explains some of those liability considerations here: https://hubs.ly/Q04x2R000
More than 130,000 bicycle riders are injured in crashes yearly in the United States, and almost 1,000 are killed. Bicycle riders are completely exposed to the r