Suffering a serious personal injury because of another personâs negligence is a life-changing event. In addition to taking care of your health and well-being after a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, a lost limb, or a complex fracture, it is essential to make sure that your interests and rights are protected and preserved.
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Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer: FAQs
In the wake of serious injury caused by another personâs negligence, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and confused. Many people experience the same kinds of emotions and questions when trying to decide how to proceed.
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Determining If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
The first thing for us is to determine, of course, is whether or not you have a valid claim. A bad result alone is not enough to establish negligence. This can take days, weeks, or even a period of months for more complex cases.
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Rollover Accidents in Maine: Common Injuries and Resources
In Maine and around the nation, rollover accidents are a persistent hazard on the roadways, killing and injuring thousands of people each year. The physical forces in these crashes are violent and extreme, and survivors often suffer serious injuries. This article gives statistical data and information about several common rollover accident injuries, including injuries to the spine, head and neck, and other sites. In addition, it lists support and resources for survivors to explore.
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Maine Firm Busts 7 Myths About Personal Injury Lawyers
Berman & Simmons, Maineâs top personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers, bust seven of the most common myths about personal injury lawyers.
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Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: FAQs
Mainers have access to excellent hospitals and doctors. But just like in the rest of America, Maineâs healthcare system is far from perfect. Doctors may not spend enough time with patients, there may be communication breakdowns, and there is increasing pressure to cut costs. When providers fail to meet the legally required standards of care, patients can be seriously injured or killed.
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Patient Safety News: Doctors misdiagnose one in five patients with serious conditions
According to the Mayo Clinic, more than one out of five patients with serious health conditions in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. Researchers looked at nearly 300 patients who came to the Mayo Clinic after being diagnosed elsewhere by primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
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Top Reasons Why Mainers Should Oppose Tort Reform, H.R. 1215
If youâve been seriously harmed by an unsafe medication, a preventable hospital error, or a doctorâs negligence, you have a constitutional right to have your day in court, and for a jury of your peers to decide what fair compensation should be.
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How to Contact Maines Congresspeople and Oppose H.R. 1215
You can help make sure local juriesânot Washington lobbyistsâdecide what compensation is fair for Mainers harmed by medical negligence. Tell Congress that you oppose H.R. 1215, and urge them to oppose it.Take the time to write, call, or send an email to your U.S. Representatives and Senators. Tell them to protect your right to trial by a jury of your peers, including the right for a jury to decide compensation in medical malpractice cases, guaranteed by the 7th Amendment.Contact your Maine representatives today to let them know you believe victims of medical malpractice should keep their rights to a fair trial and full compensation. Urge them to reject this bill.Congressman Bruce PoliquinCongresswoman Chellie PingreeSenator Susan CollinsSenator Angus King
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Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: What to Expect
Nearly every day, the lawyers and staff at Berman & Simmons are contacted by Mainers who think they may have been harmed by misdiagnosis or other medical mistakes. Most donât know whether they have a case or not; they simply want to understand what happened, how it occurred, and how it can be prevented for others.