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Medical malpractice articles
Referring lawyers
Do you have a client whose medical malpractice case requires the experience of skilled litigators who successfully handle many jury trials each year? At Berman & Simmons, we regularly work on referred cases. We value our relationships with the many attorneys and law firms that ask us to help on their medical malpractice cases. When you refer a case to us, you and your client benefit. We have a long history of trying cases in the courtroom and turning difficult, complex medical malpractice cases into high-value settlements or judgments.
More about medical malpractice case referrals
Why have so many other lawyers and Maine residents come to us over the years? The answer is simple: we get outstanding results.
Medical Malpractice Injury and Negligence Attorneys
At Berman & Simmons, we're committed to justice for our clients. Our medical malpractice lawyers are there to help when patients suffer serious injuries or death because of medical negligence.
Berman & Simmons attorneys try more medical malpractice cases before Maine juries each year than any other law firm in the state; and we are widely regarded as the best medical malpractice firm in Maine.
If you or someone you love is a victim of negligence by a medical provider, such as a doctor, nurse, hospital or nursing home, you need our assistance.
Work with a Medical Malpractice Lawyer to Get the Compensation You Deserve
Medical issues are exceptionally complicated. A medical malpractice case violates your rights, but it also violates your trust. There are few greater trusts than the one between a patient and a medical practitioner. When that trust is violated, you can become confused and uncertain about how to proceed.
Attorneys representing the practitioners and the medical facility will take advantage of this vulnerability, if you don't protect yourself by working with your own team of experienced medical malpractice attorneys. You need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who understands your medical issues and can present them in a straightforward and understandable way to a jury.
At Berman & Simmons, our experience and specialized knowledge in medical malpractice and our vast resources enable us to win more often and obtain the best possible results for our clients.
In evaluating and preparing your case, we consult with nationally recognized medical experts, doctors, nurses and other experts. When you have the best experts on your side, you gain an advantage at trial.
We also understand and use top technology, which gives you a second advantage. Berman & Simmons malpractice lawyers customarily use the latest in courtroom technology to help the jury grasp the magnitude of your injuries and to fully understand the extent of your damages.
Our Results Speak Volumes
Berman & Simmons malpractice lawyers hold the record for
the largest medical malpractice verdict in Maine history—almost
$9 million. Additionally, we have won many verdicts and obtained
many settlements over $1 million.
Because of our trial success and the respect this commands
among the legal community, Berman & Simmons attorneys
are able to settle most medical malpractice claims before ever reaching
trial. This means, in many instances, we can help you resolve
your claims quickly.
Medical Malpractice Areas
We routinely represent injured patients in all varieties of medical malpractice, including:
- Birth injuries, brain damage, obstetrical malpractice, maternal death
- Failure to diagnose cancer
- Failure to diagnose heart attack or myocardial infarction
- Untreated infection, failure to treat heart attack or myocardial infarction
- Surgical errors, neurosurgical mistakes, bariatric and weight loss surgery, emergency room negligence
- Pharmacy malpractice, prescription drug errors
- Dental malpractice
- Laboratory errors involving testing and tissue samples
- Nursing home abuse and negligence
Timing is everything: Don't delay if you have a potential medical malpractice claim
The state of Maine has strict Statutes of Limitations, which means you must act quickly or you will forever lose the opportunity to be compensated for your losses.
Learn more about your rights, now
If you or a loved one has been suffering because of medical negligence and you want to learn more about your rights, contact one of our specialized medical malpractice lawyers. We know the law, we can explain your rights to you, and we will protect your interests.
How much will our services cost?
You may be wondering how you will pay legal fees while your lawsuit is pending. The good news is—you won't pay anything upfront. We represent all medical malpractice clients on a contingent fee basis. This means we receive fees for our services only if we win. When we've successfully prevailed upon the responsible party or insurer to pay you, that's when we'll receive our payment, as well. Your lawsuit begins with a free case evaluation with a Berman & Simmons lawyer. We will thoroughly explain the details of our fee arrangement during this first consultation.