When accidents happen, the effects extend far beyond the initial injury. Medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress can create long-lasting challenges for victims and their families.

There’s a jail on State Street in Kennebec County. It’s plain brick, nothing dramatic. One night, back in December 2014, a man inside that jail kept yelling for help. His name was Dana Kitchin.

Hitting the slopes, whether on skis or a snowboard, comes with inherent risks. But just because someone is hurt while enjoying a day on the mountain, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re fully responsible for their own injuries.

August marks the height of hurricane season in the U.S., a time when weather reports, evacuation routes, and emergency kits take center stage.