According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for the first three decades of an American’s life. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) reports that child safety seats reduce fatal injuries by 71% for infants under one year of age and by 54% for toddlers one to four […]
Berman & Simmons Blog Posts
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Maine Helmet Laws
When it comes to operating or riding a bicycle or motorcycle, it’s important to ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and wear the proper safety gear. In Maine, that includes wearing the right helmet, depending on several factors. Since each state has its own bicycle and motorcycle helmet laws, it’s important to know the rules in your state. […]
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Maine Hit and Run Laws
When a driver hits something or someone with their vehicle and the leaves instead of remaining at the scene of the accident, it’s considered a hit-and-run. Typically, these types of accidents involve a pedestrian, another vehicle, or a fixed object, with the offender leaving the scene without leaving any identification or offering assistance. This violation may result in a fine, […]
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Maine Car Insurance Laws
Maine has some of the strictest car insurance requirements in the United States. This helps ensure that drivers are safe and well-protected when they’re on the road. With more than one million licensed drivers in the state who travel an average of nearly 11,000 miles a year, there are many opportunities for vehicle accidents to occur. A car accident can […]
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Berman & Simmons: No To Racism
Berman & Simmons denounces racism, oppression, and hate in all its forms. We acknowledge the historic and current injustices that impact communities of color. Black people, Indigenous peoples, and people of color in Maine, and across the country, deserve to live with dignity, with their civil and human rights protected, and without fear for their safety. We join others in […]
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COVID-19 Exposure at a Veterans Home: Can I Bring a Case?
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt in every corner of the country and among people of all ages and walks of life. However, certain groups are more at risk―and see more sickness and death―than others. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the ravages of the virus, and older Americans who live in the close quarters of nursing […]
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10 Ways to Support Essential Workers, Local Businesses and Those in Need During COVID-19
With the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Mainers are facing troubling and uncertain times. The first positive test result was reported on March 12th. As of today, April 16th, we have 633 confirmed cases in the state―spanning 15 of our 16 counties―and sadly, 19 deaths. The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is gut-wrenching at 644,188 and […]
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If My Loved One Dies or Becomes Critically Ill from the Coronavirus, Can I Bring a Lawsuit?
On April 6, 2020, the estate of a deceased man, Toney Evans, sued Walmart in state court in Illinois, alleging that Walmart was responsible for Mr. Evans’ death. Mr. Evans, a Walmart employee, died on March 25 from coronavirus. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Evans contracted coronavirus from other Walmart employees. Tragically, over 18,000 Americans have already died from coronavirus. […]
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Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Hope Rubito
In 8th grade, Hope Rubito was in a very dark place. Having moved from Gray to Lewiston a few years earlier, she was a victim of constant physical and verbal abuse at school and cyberbullying online. The torment was so great that at age 13 she attempted suicide and would’ve succeeded if a teacher hadn’t notified her parents about her […]
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Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Isla Wilson
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, a sustainable coastal farm in Freeport, ME, is the place where Isla Wilson first started working with animals. As a young child, Isla’s family would visit Maine on the weekends from Boston and find themselves spending time at the farm. There, Isla learned how to care for the animals and milk the […]