• Premises liability - Cases where unsafe property conditions, such as a lack of security warnings about hazardous areas, lead to fatal accidents. These may include fatalities from balcony/deck collapse, dangerous stairways, elevator/escalator malfunction, or amusement park ride failure.
• Negligent security - Fatalities caused by violent acts due to property owners’ failure to implement adequate security measures.

What Compensation Is Available Through a Wrongful Death Claim?

While no amount of money can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death claim can help families find financial relief as they grieve. Depending on the case's specifics, families may be eligible for the following types of compensation.

Economic damages:

• Medical expenses - Costs for hospital stays, surgeries, or other treatments before the loved one’s passing.
• Funeral and burial costs - Financial aid to cover memorial services and related expenses.
• Lost earnings - Compensation for the income and financial support the deceased would have provided to their loved ones.

Non-economic damages:

• Pain and suffering - Recognition of the physical and emotional pain experienced by a loved one before their death.
• Loss of relationship - Damages for the relationship that has been lost with a loved one.
• Loss of parental guidance - Compensation for the profound impact on relationships between parent and child.

When you partner with Berman & Simmons, our attorneys will carefully calculate the full scope of your losses and advocate for compensation that reflects the true extent of your family’s suffering and your loved one’s contributions to your life.

Compassionate Support & Client-Centered Advocacy

We have seen firsthand how emotionally taxing wrongful death cases can be for the families who must navigate them. That’s why we prioritize compassion and care in every interaction, providing client-centered, results-driven services that respect grieving processes. 

Working with us means receiving support from a legal team that is:

• Attentive to client needs - We take the time to listen, offer emotional support, and maintain open, consistent communication from start to finish.
• Focused on family priorities - Our case strategy caters to your specific needs, whether swiftly securing compensation or fighting for answers in court.
• Equipped with unmatched resources - Our decades of experience and extensive legal resources enable us to handle complex cases involving major corporations, insurers, or medical institutions.

If you want to see what past clients have thought of our firm, visit our testimonials page. There, you can read experiences highlighting our genuine commitment to doing what is best for clients and our relentless efforts to secure ideal case outcomes. 

Request a Free Consultation with Our Lewiston Wrongful Death Attorneys

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve support, accountability, and answers. At Berman & Simmons, we are here to guide you through this difficult time with compassion and determination. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you and your family. Every conversation is confidential, and we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we achieve a recovery for you. 

Call (207) 407-7804 or fill out our online contact form to start your journey toward justice. We proudly serve grieving families in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, and throughout Maine.