Portland, ME Burn Injury Attorneys
Your Advocate After a Burn Injury in Portland
Suffering a burn injury can turn your world upside down. You deserve a team that understands what you’re facing and knows how to help. At Berman & Simmons, we draw on more than a century of experience in Maine courts to guide people through uncertain times and defend their interests at every step. Our track record of landmark verdicts and commitment to care set us apart when Portland families need answers and a path forward.
Burn injuries often require navigating complex insurance systems, extended medical care, and ongoing legal uncertainties. With Portland’s active medical community and local support resources, we work with your doctors and care providers so you can focus on healing. Our approach keeps your recovery goals at the center of the process and ensures your legal rights align with current Maine law. Our burn injury attorneys in Portland manage the details, giving you room to recover and remain confident about your claim.
Contact our Portland, ME burn injury lawyers by calling (207) 383-3216 today!
Why Experience Matters for Burn Injury Cases
Burn injuries can lead to life-changing consequences, making the legal process and recovery especially demanding. Families in the Portland area benefit from a burn injury lawyer with the resources and knowledge to manage every phase of a case. Our firm has handled more civil trials in Maine than any other, earning statewide and national respect from our peers. We support every case with thorough preparation, honest guidance, and open communication—reflected in more than $1.5 billion recovered for clients. When another’s actions cause harm, you get the support of a team trained in trauma-informed care and committed to your well-being.
Many burn injury claims involve complex liability or multiple parties. Our Portland team’s experience often influences both negotiation and the resolution process. Because Maine courts recognize the long-term toll of severe burns—physical, financial, and emotional—having a proven burn injury attorney in Portland on your side can shape the outcome. We track developments in Portland’s courts and local legal practices so you can count on current, accurate support. Our focus on integrity and preparation moves cases forward, even when insurance carriers or opposing parties create roadblocks.
How We Support Burn Injury Clients Throughout Portland
Every burn injury case in Portland needs careful handling for a fair result. The local legal landscape comes with specific challenges, as courts here apply Maine’s laws and damage thresholds. Our attorneys work together to review all factors that can affect your claim, leveraging decades of experience on cases just like yours. We make sure you understand where your case stands and your available options every step of the way. Our Portland burn injury lawyers handle a wide range of claims, including:
- Severe thermal burns: These may result from fires, explosions, or hot liquids and often demand ongoing medical attention.
- Chemical and electrical burns: Accidents at work or home can cause long-term harm and uncertainty about responsibility.
- Scarring and disfigurement: Lasting effects may alter your daily life, career, or relationships in profound ways.
- Premises liability & defective product burns: Unreasonably dangerous properties or unsafe products can cause serious injury and call for dedicated legal support.
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.
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“So professional, honest and courteous. Expert advice delivered with a clear and consistent voice that let us know Sarah would be with us for all our legal needs.”- Rachel M.
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- John C.
Chris Boots and his staff did an outstanding job representing our case. They took the time, did the research and fought for a winning outcome.
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“My lawyer was Susan Faunce, she was great! She was very well prepared at my malpractice deposition so much I think that is why the people we were suing decided to settle out of court.”- Brian T.
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- Hans E.
"Chris Boots is an excellent and highly dedicated plaintiff lawyer. I strongly encourage anyone seeking representation to reach out to Chris."
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“You are a class act and I appreciate the time, care, and expertise you have always put in each and every piece of advice you’ve provided to me along the way!”- Reichen K.
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“Travis and his whole team are respectful, considerate, and caring. They helped us navigate this challenging legal process.”- Nicole W.
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.
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Susan A. Faunce Attorney, Managing Director -
Michael T. Bigos Attorney, Shareholder
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Travis M. Brennan Attorney, Shareholder
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Timothy M. Kenlan Attorney, Shareholder
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Elizabeth A. Kayatta Attorney, Shareholder
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Charles P. Hehmeyer Attorney, Shareholder
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Craig A. Bramley Attorney, Shareholder
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Christopher C. Boots Attorney
