Berman & Simmons News Articles

  • Winter Truck Accidents: What to do if You’ve Been Hit

    Hundreds of people in Maine are injured and several killed each year in winter crashes, some involving large commercial trucks. This article reviews the hazards posed by commercial trucks on winter roadways. We list five tools for preventing a winter collision, give you advice on what to do if you’ve been hurt in accident involving a truck, and provide useful links to more specific resources.

  • Maine Hospital Infection Rates & Lawsuits

    On any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has a hospital-acquired infection. In this blog post, we explore ways to prevent HAIs, and how to take legal action if it happens to you.

  • Maine Snowmobile Accidents and Your Legal Rights

    Snowmobiling is a winter tradition in Maine. The state has 15,000 miles of groomed trails, 300 snowmobile clubs from north to south, and more avid “sledders” every year. Public safety officials remind people about the risks of snowmobiling: Excessive speed, poor maintenance, and operating under the influence are just some of the factors that cause injuries and death to Mainers each year.

  • Welcome to the Berman & Simmons Blog!

    Read personal-injury related articles that matter to you. We will provide trustworthy, in-depth, common sense information and advice about legal problems that real people face in Maine, New England, and beyond.

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