Berman & Simmons is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, four are included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and attorney Daniel G. Kagan is named 2022 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in the Augusta-ME area....
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In March 2021, Berman & Simmons Attorney Michael Bigos testified in favor of lifting the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse to be able to file civil suits against their abusers and the organizations where they worked. Now Attorney Bigos represents a former Old Town parishioner who was just 12 years old...
In July 2020 Eric Jabbusch nearly died when he was crushed by 10,000 pounds of steel pilings while working a construction job on I-95. One year later he was able to thank the first responders who saved his life. Read this poignant Bangor Daily News article and watch this moving WABI story about the heartwarming...
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 Law Firm today announced the recent hiring of attorneys Sarah K. Hall and Joe G.E. Gousse. Highly skilled and dedicated to the law, they will join the firm’s experienced research and writing team. Attorney Hall will work with Jodi Nofsinger with a focus on medical malpractice. Attorney Gousse will join the firm’s...
Berman & Simmons explains how more survivors can come forward when they are ready Lewiston, ME – June 23, 2021 — This week the State of Maine changed the statute of limitations for those born before August 11, 1970, who were sexually abused as children, allowing them to pursue civil claims against their abuser. “Come...
Berman & Simmons represents the widow of Barry Wyman, the Woolwich resident who was killed in 2019 when the car he was driving was struck by a Penske truck. The wrongful death suit alleges that Penske Truck Leasing was negligent in renting a vehicle to a driver with a reckless driving record. “If you’re in...
Unbeknownst to most consumers, vehicle glass can be extremely fragile and shatter spontaneously. Complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal what vehicle manufactures and government safety regulators already knew. According to Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan who was interviewed for this segment “Shattering Windows Take Mainers By Surprise,” proving fault or manufacturing...
Attorney Daniel Kagan was a guest on the MPR program Maine Calling segment Biking in Maine: Where To Go, What To Buy, Bicycling Safety & Sharing the Road where he explained how bicycle riders and motorists can keep safe while “sharing the road.” He broke down technical legal terms and gave advice to bicycle riders...
Attorney Travis Brennan is a featured speaker at the Maine State Bar Association’s 2021 “Bridging the Gap” event on May 12-14, 2021. This is an annual forum for experienced practitioners and judges to share their knowledge and best practices with newly admitted attorneys. Brennan is presenting on the topic of Litigation Practice, sharing his experiences and...
At a time when bicycle sales are at a record high in Maine and nationally, it’s more important than ever for riders and motor vehicle drivers to understand the rules of the road. In this WGME I-Team story, Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan explains Maine bike laws while his client shares a first-hand consequence...
Berman & Simmons Attorney Travis Brennan is representing a Bowdoinham man who nearly died after medical staff at a walk-in clinic failed to diagnose his pneumonia. The negligence case against Mid Coast Hospital and BlueWater Emergency Partners was outlined in a Times Record article where Brennan describes the pain and prolonged recovery his patient suffered....
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud to be featured in Maine’s top news forums. Here is a 1st quarter 2021 news recap spotlighting some of our lawyers and highlighting the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover the compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Associated Press: Inmates say...
Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan was a guest on the NPR program, Maine Calling, for a show dedicated to issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries. Each year, 2.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury — from falls, accidents, strokes and other common causes. For many TBI patients, life is never the same, but there...
Berman & Simmons attorneys Susan Faunce and Alicia Curtis addressed the Maine Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) 2021 Annual Meeting, a half-day of legal education. Attorney Faunce presented “Review of the Medical Legal Code: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going” where she delved into the challenges that physicians and attorneys encounter in legal...
Multiple Maine media have given attention to a lawsuit against private healthcare provider Wellpath, LLC for providing substandard care to inmates at Maine State Prison that resulted in the death of Andrew Leighton. Attorneys Susan Faunce and Christopher Boots represent Leighton’s family in the case. Attorney Faunce told Maine Public Radio: “I think this case...
The recent recall of the Power Max Snow Thrower due to an amputation hazard, raises questions on what possible legal recourse is available to consumers if they’ve been injured by a defective or recalled product. The CBS13 I-Team asked Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan what happens in these cases where a product was not fixed or returned,...
The newly formed advisory committee to consider nominations for the next U.S. Attorney of Maine includes Berman & Simmons attorney Jodi Nofsinger. The 11-person committee is responsible for soliciting, interviewing, and reviewing applications for the role, and members were chosen for their leadership and experience in the field by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Jared Golden,...
The family of the late Andrew Leighton has filed a lawsuit against Wellpath, LLC for providing substandard care that resulted in his death. The family is represented by Berman & Simmons attorneys Susan Faunce and Christopher Boots. Wellpath, the nation’s largest for-profit provider of health care to correctional facilities, contracts with the Maine Department of...
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud to be featured in Maine’s top news forums. Here is a 4th quarter 2020 news recap spotlighting some of our lawyers and highlighting the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover the compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Bangor Daily News: Attorney...