Bangor Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If your life has been upended by medical malpractice, Berman & Simmons is here to fight for accountability and justice. Since 1914, we have established a legacy of success for trial advocacy across Maine. We have taken on the most complex medical malpractice cases and achieved results that transform lives. Across all practice areas, we have secured over $1.5 billion in compensation for our clients. 

We have achieved more record-setting medical malpractice verdicts and settlements than any other law firm in Maine. When the stakes are highest, we do not back down. Instead, we fight harder and leverage our extensive resources and skills to protect victims of medical errors and healthcare negligence. 

We have experience pursuing medical malpractice cases against all the hospitals in Bangor and Penobscot County, including:

• Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and its affiliated medical practices across Penobscot County and Maine
• St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor and its affiliated medical practices across Penobscot County and Maine
• Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor
• Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, Maine
• Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, Maine

Contact us today to discuss your case with our Bangor medical malpractice attorneys. We offer free consultations, which we can conduct in person or virtually, depending on what is most convenient for you. We also work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not owe legal fees unless we win your case. 

Call (207) 307-0322 or connect with Berman & Simmons online to take the first step toward pursuing justice for medical malpractice. Our firm proudly represents clients in Bangor and across Maine.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice includes all types of preventable medical errors that cause serious injuries to patients. It happens when healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care expected in their field, causing harm to patients. This can involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. For patients in Maine, these failures represent not only personal harm but also a breach of trust in the medical system.

Injured parties may file a medical malpractice claim when they can demonstrate:

• There was a professional duty of care owed to the patient.
• The provider breached that duty through negligence or reckless actions.
• The breach caused injury or harm to the patient.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Maine?

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a medical error, it’s important to consult a medical malpractice lawyer quickly because Maine law sets short time limits for pursuing cases against healthcare providers.

For adults, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice case in Maine is generally three years from when the malpractice occurred, but this period can vary depending on specific circumstances. For example, much shorter time periods apply to medical malpractice by state or federal healthcare providers.