Personal injury law articles by Berman & Simmons attorneys:
Berman & Simmons attorneys have shared their knowledge through many published articles dealing with premises liability, accident and personal injury law and litigation. For your convenience, we have made them available to you.
Referring lawyers
Do you have a client whose premises liability 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 premises liability 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 premises liability cases into high-value settlements or judgments.
Premises Liability - Injury caused by Unsafe
or Poorly Maintained Premises
Were you on someone else's premises or property when you were injured because of an unsafe condition? If you were on land owned by another person or organization, or in a building, store, business, restaurant or other property, and sustained injuries, a Berman & Simmons personal injury lawyer can help you determine if you will be able to recover damages.
A premises liability claim may be possible if you fell or were injured on a dangerous or improperly maintained:
Stairway or ramp
Building entrance or exit
Common area
Construction site
Hotel or apartment building
Parking lot
Restaurant
Home or residence
Business
Office building
Why should you hire a skilled premises liability lawyer?
Recovering damages in a premises liability claim requires
proof that the property owner, business or person in control
of the premises knew or should have known that a dangerous
condition existed on the premises and then failed
to fix the problem or to warn customers, guests or visitors
of the unsafe condition.
Common types of premises liability claims include:
- Slip and fall on snow, ice or in wet or slippery conditions
- Dangerous stairs, such as stairs with narrow treads or a lack of handrails
- Failure to comply with building codes or safety codes
- Unmarked step, hole or crack in floor
- Dog bite
- Falling objects
- Electrical shock
- Construction-site accident
Offering you top premise liability experience and resources
If you have been injured because of a dangerous or unsafe premise condition, we can help you recover appropriate damages for you injuries. Berman & Simmons trial lawyers have experience and resources that are unmatched in the State of Maine.
We regularly work on cases referred to us by other lawyers in Maine and throughout the country because Berman & Simmons is recognized as "the best plaintiff's firm in the state".
Learn more about your rights, now
If you or a loved one has been suffering because of someone's negligence and you want to learn more about your rights, contact one of our specialized personal injury 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 premises liability, accident and personal injury 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.
Why have so many other lawyers and Maine residents come to us over the years? The answer is simple: we get outstanding results.