Berman & Simmons in the News, 2nd Quarter 2021
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud our important work is routinely featured in Maine’s top news forums. This recap of media coverage during the 2nd quarter 2021 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover compensation after experiencing serious personal injury.
Firm News
Chambers USA has selected Berman & Simmons attorneys Jodi Nofsinger and Susan Faunce for their outstanding legal service:
- Portland Press Herald: People & Business: June 2
- MaineBiz: Newsworthy people and performances for June 28, 2021
Berman & Simmons among donors to local restaurants needing COVID relief:
Notable Lawsuits
Attorney Travis Brennan represents Bowdoinham man in Medical Negligence Case against Brunswick Hospital:
- Portland Press Herald, Brunswick Times Record, and Sun Journal: Bowdoinham man sues Brunswick hospital, alleging negligence
Berman & Simmons represents family of deceased Woolwich man in wrongful death suit against Penske Trucking Company, driver:
- News Center Maine: Family of Woolwich man killed in crash sues driver, owner of rental truck for wrongful death
- Press Herald Family of Woolwich man killed in car crash sues driver, truck rental company
- Central Maine Family of Woolwich man killed in car crash sues driver, truck rental company
- Bangor Daily News Widow sues ‘dangerous’ driver of box truck and rental firm over husband’s death in 2019 crash
Legislative Action
Attorney Michael Bigos advocates on behalf of people who survived child sex abuse; testifies before legislative committees for Maine to repeal the statute of limitations for filing civil suits:
- Bangor Daily News: Maine lifts barrier to bringing child sex abuse suits
- Bangor Daily News editorial: Maine took a small step to empower survivors of child sex abuse
- Press Herald: New Maine law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse
- Associated Press: Maine lifts barrier to bringing child sex abuse suits
- Maine Public Radio: New Maine Law Removes Statute Of Limitations To Civil Claims On Childhood Sexual Abuse
Expert Commentary
Attorney Daniel Kagan offers bicycle safety advice, and explains how injured riders can recover lost wages, damages: