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- Craig A. Bramley
- Jodi L. Nofsinger
- Michael T. Bigos
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- Timothy M. Kenlan
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- Chuck P. Hehmeyer
- Miriam A. Johnson
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Practice Area
- Loss of Consortium
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Dental Malpractice
- Spinal Epidural Abscess
- OB-GYN Malpractice
- Failure To Diagnose Cancer
- Failure To Diagnose Heart Disease
- Failure to Diagnose Plaquenil Toxicity
- Spinal Infections
- Surgery & Anesthesia
- Medical Malpractice at VA Facilities
- Metabolic Disorders
- Failure To Treat
- Failure To Diagnose
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Slip & Fall Liabilities
- Fall Injuries
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Case
- $1.5 Million Settlement for Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis
- $1.2 Million Settlement for Client Arising from Dangerous/Defective Product
- $1.4 Million Settlement for Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse in the 1990’s
- $1.5 Million Settlement for Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse from the 1980’s – 1990’s
- $4 Million Settlement for Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse in the 2000’s
- $1.2 Million Settlement for Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death
- $1.5 Million Settlement for Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death
- $5 Million Verdict for Permanent Neurological Injuries Due to Delay in Diagnosis
- $9 Million Settlement for Spinal Cord Injury that Caused Paralysis
- $4.5 Million Settlement for Negligent Emergency Room Treatment Causing Visual Impairment
- $5 Million Settlement for Incorrect Lab Result Resulting in Birth of Child with Fatal Disease
- $5.5 Million Settlement for a Child not Properly Screened for a Metabolic Disorder
- $7 Million Confidential Settlement
- $7 Million Settlement for Withholding Glucose from Child Causing Brain Injury
- $7 Million Settlement for Misdiagnosis of Neurological Disorder Causing Brain Injury
- $7.2 Million Settlement for Failure to Diagnose and Treat Blood Disorder Causing Stroke
- $8 Million Settlement for Failure to Follow Up On Lab Results Causing Brain Injury in Child
- $8 Million Settlement for Failure to Follow Rare-Disease Treatment Protocol Causing Brain Injury
- $8.5 Million Settlement for Improper Treatment Causing a Stroke
- $9 Million Settlement for Paralysis from Incorrect Diagnosis and Patient Abandonment
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Posts
About Berman & Simmons
- What You Should Know Before Contacting Us For A Free Case Review
- Century-Old Law Firm Joins Lewiston’s Revitalization Push
Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
- Have you suffered a traumatic brain injury? Four reasons why working with a lawyer immediately after a brain injury can be critical to your recovery.
- 3 Inspiring Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Dangerous & Defective Products
Falls & Unsafe Properties
Medical Malpractice
- The Dangers of Medical Errors and Why They Happen
- Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: What to Expect
- Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: FAQs
- Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations: Delay Can Doom Your Right to Obtain Compensation
- Determining If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
- Top Reasons Why Mainers Should Oppose Tort Reform, H.R. 1215
- Maine Hospital Infection Rates & Lawsuits
Other Serious Injuries
Personal Injury
- How to Increase Settlement Value
- How to Read (and get) an Accident Report
- Maine Firm Busts 7 Myths About Personal Injury Lawyers
- Personal Injury Damages: What Can I Recover?
- Why It’s Essential to Act Quickly on Your Personal Injury Claim
- Determining If You Have a Personal Injury Case
- Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer: FAQs
Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Abuse by Educators of Private Educational Institutions
- Sexual Abuse by Doctors of Medical Institutions
- Sexual Abuse by Coaches of Sports Institutions
- Sexual Abuse by Clergy of Religious Institutions
Vehicle Accidents
- Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident: What to Expect
- How Does an Insurance Company Pay Accident Medical Bills?
- Failing to Yield Causing a Crash
- If You Hit Someone from Behind, is it Always Your Fault?
- Back Pain After a Car Accident
- Minor Car Accident Settlement Amounts: What to Expect
- What to Expect Physically After a Car Accident
- How Does a Car Accident Settlement Work?
- If I Get Rear-Ended, Can I Sue?
- Maine Car Seat Laws
- Maine Helmet Laws
- Maine Hit and Run Laws
- Maine Car Insurance Laws
- What If I Get Hurt By A Driver With Insufficient Insurance (Or None At All!)?
- Stay Safe in New England With These Fall and Winter Driving Tips
- Rear-end Collisions in Maine: Know the Facts and Your Legal Rights
- Weather-Related Car Crashes in Maine
- Insurance Company Tactics: How They Take Advantage of Injured Mainers — And What You Can Do To Protect Yourself
- What to Do After a Car Accident
- Serious Personal Injury Cases: Five Guiding Principles to Remember
- Rollover Accidents in Maine: Common Injuries and Resources
- Maine Snowmobile Accidents and Your Legal Rights