Personal Injury clients come to Berman & Simmons in a number of different ways. Many clients are referred to us by other law firms or individual lawyers throughout Maine, New England, or around the country based on our reputation as “the best plaintiffs’ personal injury firm in Maine” and “the gold standard in personal injury law.” Some hear about us through relatives, friends, past clients, or in the news, while others find us by searching online.
Do you have a valid claim? Always, the first task is for us to determine whether or not you have a valid claim. A bad injury alone is not enough to establish the legal liability of someone else. We will need to prove that you suffered a substantial personal injury and the injury was directly caused by the fault of another party. Our lawyers specialize in serious injuries, and have the resources to prepare even the most complex of cases.
Berman & Simmons personal injury attorneys handle all types of cases involving serious injuries:
- A death has resulted from the accident.
- Paralysis or spinal cord injury.
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or severe concussion.
- Permanent disability or impairment.
- Amputation or loss of use of a limb.
- Organ damage and internal bleeding.
- Prolonged hospitalization or rehabilitation.
- Inability to return to work.
If you’ve been in a serious accident or harmed by someone else’s negligence, it’s important to consult with us as soon as possible as critical evidence can be lost or become unavailable. Also, Maine has strict statutes of limitations for filing personal injury claims.
Free consultation. Call us, or fill out the simple form on our website. We’ll be in touch for more information or to schedule an appointment if needed. We serve clients across the state of Maine and have offices in Portland, Lewiston, Biddeford, and Bangor. We’re happy to meet with you at the hospital or your home if necessary. Everything we discuss is completely confidential.
Decision. We will let you know if we believe you have a valid claim after the initial call or meeting with you. If we move forward with litigation, our attorneys and staff will then take it from there and do everything else that needs to be done, including obtaining and reviewing records relevant to your case, such as accident reports and other law enforcement documents, employer records, insurance and/or medical records, and other information.