Repeat of death and injury is “senseless,” says Berman & Simmons Attorney WGME update 10/30/20: Another deadly hayride crash triggers warning about lack of regulations, safety standards. October 29, 2020 – Lewiston, Maine — Once again, a haunted hayride through a farmer’s field has ended in an avoidable death, this time in Illinois. Last weekend a 32-year-old woman was killed […]
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CN Brown, Techno Metal Post Maine Sued for Causing Farmington Explosion
Victims and families claim negligence caused injury and loss of life Attorneys for Larry and Sandra Lord of Jay have filed suit against C.N. Brown Company and Techno Metal Post Maine for causing a September 16, 2019 explosion at the Farmington LEAP building which resulted in catastrophic injuries to Mr. Lord. The attorney for the Estate of Farmington Fire Captain […]
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Attorney Daniel Kagan Presents at Brain Injury Association of America Conference
Berman & Simmons trial attorney Daniel G. Kagan was a recent presenter at Defining Moments in Brain Injury, an October 2020 virtual conference produced by the Maine chapter of the Brain Injury Association of America. Kagan partnered with Jeffrey Barkin, MD, a Portland-based forensic and clinical psychiatrist, for a session titled “When the Lawyer Calls: Advocating for Your Patient.” Kagan […]
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Maine Inmate Reaches Historic Settlement with Maine Department of Corrections to Treat All Maine Inmates with Hepatitis C
Berman & Simmons announced today that under an agreement with the State, the Maine Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to treat all inmates in its custody who have chronic Hepatitis C. Historically, Hepatitis C patients in Maine DOC custody were only treated if they could show proof that their disease had progressed to the point of permanent liver damage. […]
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12 Berman & Simmons Lawyers Honored by Inclusion in 2021 Best Lawyers® Lists
Berman & Simmons is pleased to announce that eight of its lawyers are included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, four are included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and attorney Benjamin Gideon is named 2021 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in the Augusta-ME area. The Best Lawyers in America® has published their list […]
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Berman & Simmons Attorneys Honored with Acclaimed Chambers USA Rankings
Chambers USA has selected three Berman & Simmons attorneys to be awarded for their distinguished legal service. Jodi Nofsinger, Benjamin Gideon, and Susan Faunce are recognized as distinguished lawyers in the category “Litigation: Medical Malpractice & Insurance – Maine.” Attorney Gideon has been widely recognized for his ground-breaking trial success and client advocacy. He has been admitted to the prestigious […]
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Benchmark Litigation Gives Berman & Simmons Top Recognition
Berman & Simmons has again been recognized as a “Highly Recommended” law firm by Benchmark Litigation. Berman & Simmons is one of just seven firms in Maine to receive this prestigious designation. Benchmark Litigation has also recognized Steven Silin as a “Local Litigation Star”. These lawyers are ranked as being highly regarded by their peers and possessing a strong case record […]
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Attorney Dan Kagan Honored with AAJ Distinguished Service Award
Berman & Simmons attorney Dan Kagan has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the preeminent national organization for trial lawyers. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members of the AAJ Board of Governors who during the past year have been of special assistance to AAJ and the president of the association. Dan has served on […]
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Maine Fuel Board Disciplines CN Brown Technician for Neglecting to Perform Mandatory Leak Test Prior to Fatal Farmington Explosion
The Maine Fuel Board reprimanded and suspended the license of a CN Brown technician who failed to perform a required leak check when refilling the propane tank at the Farmington LEAP office last September, leading to a fatal explosion that claimed the life of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell, seriously injured several other firefighters and left Jay resident and LEAP […]
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Attorney Dan Kagan Authors Op-ed: Don’t Buy the “Coronavirus Lawsuit” Hoax
This opinion piece appeared in the Maine Voices section of the Portland Press Herald: Don’t Buy the ‘Coronavirus Lawsuit’ Hoax Most Maine businesses are acting responsibly and they are obeying the law – which is the best immunity one can get from a lawsuit. Some small-business-owning friends here in Maine confided to me that the news has them scared about […]