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Results That Change Lives

We Fight Tirelessly on Behalf of Those Who Have Been Injured Through No Fault of Their Own
  • $25,000,000 Trucking Accident
  • $22,500,000 Personal Injury
  • $22,500,000 Wrongful Death
  • $17,500,000 Catastrophic Injuries
  • $14,000,000 Medical Malpractice

Biddeford, Maine Personal Injury Lawyers

Please call (207) 407-9959 for a free case evaluation.

Berman & Simmons is a leading statewide law firm that has been representing the people of Maine in personal injury, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries for more than a century. Founded in 1914, Berman & Simmons quickly earned a reputation as a trusted advocate for the men and women who worked at local textile mills and shoe factories. This commitment to blue-collar Mainers and the willingness to take on the most complex and controversial cases remain hallmarks of the firm. Today, Berman & Simmons is widely recognized as the best personal injury law firm in Maine and among the best in the U.S.

Why Choose Berman & Simmons?

$1.5 Billion Recovered for Our Clients

We don't just handle cases—we win them. Our track record includes some of Maine's largest verdicts and settlements, and we continue adding to that total every year.

Unmatched Experience Where It Matters Most

  • 15 experienced attorneys and 40+ legal professionals
  • More trial experience than any other firm in Maine
  • Specialized expertise in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases
  • State-of-the-art resources, including top national experts and innovative trial techniques

Cases We Handle

We specialize in serious injury cases, including:

  • Personal Injury - Vehicle accidents, brain injuries, falls, defective products
  • Medical Malpractice - Birth injuries, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, pharmacy mistakes
  • Wrongful Death - Due to negligence, medical errors, or accidents
  • Sexual Abuse - Our trauma-informed team represents survivors against institutions and individuals

Put Maine’s Leading Personal Injury Law Firm to Work for You!

With offices in Lewiston, Portland, Biddeford, and Bangor, we’re ready to serve clients in all of Maine’s 16 counties stretching from the Northern woods and Western mountains to the Southern coast and Down East. In Southern and Midcoast Maine, our lawyers have helped residents in York Harbor, Berwick, Yarmouth, Windham, Acton, Steep Falls, Windham Center, Lebanon, Sebago Lake, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Springvale, Gorham, West Buxton, and surrounding communities get the compensation they deserve.

Intake: What to Expect When You Call

  • Step 1: Free Preliminary Intake Screening (10-15 minutes) When you call, you'll speak with our receptionist who will connect you with an Intake Specialist. They'll gather essential information about your potential case, including details about the incident, your injuries, healthcare providers, and other parties involved. Our Intake Specialists cannot provide legal advice but will collect the information needed for attorney review.
  • Step 2: Attorney Case Review Our Intake Specialist will send a summary of your case to one of our experienced attorneys for evaluation. The attorney will determine if your case is viable based on negligence, causation, and damages. If more information is needed, the attorney or their team will contact you directly.
  • Step 3: Case Decision Within a few business days, we'll notify you of our decision. If we accept your case, we'll schedule an initial meeting to discuss next steps and answer your questions. If we decline, we'll let you know and may provide referrals when appropriate.
  • Complete Confidentiality: All discussions remain confidential throughout this process, whether or not you decide to move forward.
  • Time-Sensitive Matters: Maine has strict deadlines for filing injury claims, so contact us as soon as possible after an incident.

Find out more here!

Unfortunately, we get many inquiries about cases we don’t handle and areas of law in which we don’t practice. To save you time when seeking legal help, please review the list of cases we DO NOT handle before calling or submitting your inquiry.

Contact Our Biddeford Office

When the Stakes are High, We Deliver Results

Our client reviews showcase the skills, advocacy, compassion, and work ethic we bring to every case to achieve the best results.

    “Excellent experience. I was treated very sincerely and professionally. Many thanks to Attorney Kayatta.”
    “Excellent experience. I was treated very sincerely and professionally. Many thanks to Attorney Kayatta.”
    - Melissa B.
    “Travis compassionately guided us through a very difficult process.”
    “Travis compassionately guided us through a very difficult process. He and his staff work hard, are very detail oriented, and are always available for questions.”
    - Gail L.
    “Berman & Simmons came very highly recommended from a friend”
    “Susan Faunce and Chris Boots were there for us every step of the way. They were always prepared, professional, quick to respond to our needs, and above all ~ it was evident that they truly cared for us, and for our situation.”
    - Kate K.
    “Professional, Competent, and Highly Detailed”
    “The professionalism, competence, and attention displayed by Elizabeth and her team made the traumatic head on collision we experienced this past year much more bearable.”
    - Lorraine M.
    “Craig is an empathic and patient lawyer who demonstrates that my needs will be met by listening intently to me.”
    “Craig is an empathic and patient lawyer who demonstrates that my needs will be met by listening intently to me.”
    - Brett S.
    “Abaigeal was particularly helpful with making the best of a difficult situation. She is patient, fair, honest and a tireless advocate for her clients.”
    “Abaigeal was particularly helpful with making the best of a difficult situation. She is patient, fair, honest and a tireless advocate for her clients.”
    - Erik H.

Meet Our Attorneys

As powerful advocates for civil justice, we fight tirelessly for our clients, winning high-stakes, complex cases, where our team’s expertise and unmatched skills make all the difference.

When the Stakes are High, We Deliver We Achieve Record-Setting Results for Seriously Injured Mainers

Our clients live in all 16 of Maine’s counties. From our northern woods to our western mountains to our working coastline, we deliver what you need.

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