Listed in Alphabetical Order

Birth Injury Cases

Any mishaps during the birth of a child can have far-reaching consequences in that child's life. When a doctor fails to address problems quickly and competently that arise during childbirth, the newborn may be disabled for life.

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Boat Accident Cases

If you’ve been injured while working on a sea-going vessel – a boat, a ship, or even a yacht – you will not be covered by Workers’ Compensation. Our attorneys can, however, help you gain assistance in filing your claim in federal court. Federal admiralty law provides a means for people injured at sea to be compensated for their injuries.

Even if you are a passenger on a boat at sea, you can still file for damages in federal court. If you have been hurt while at sea, call Joe Bornstein right away. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Brachial Plexus Injury

The brachial plexus is the mass of nerves in the armpit that is responsible for transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the arm. When the brachial plexus is damaged, parts of the arm can become paralyzed. While injury to the brachial plexus can occur at any point in a person's life, it is often a result of trauma during birth. If an infant's shoulder becomes trapped behind the mother's pelvic bone, and a doctor does not act quickly to relieve the complication, known as "shoulder dystocia," a brachial plexus birth injury can result. Oftentimes, the attending doctor actually aggravates the birth injury by trying to forcibly extract an infant whose shoulder is trapped. Joe Bornstein has helped many families gain assistance to recover damages from negligent physicians in his practice. Our practice is dedicated to helping victims who have been injured as a result of someone's negligence.

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Car Accident Cases

The roads are dangerous enough without negligent drivers making them more so. People who are paying more attention to their cell phone conversations than they are to the road can be a hazard to other drivers. Add to this the hazards of drunk drivers and defective parts on some vehicles, and even the most alert of drivers may not be able to escape an accident. When you have been in a wreck, an experienced car accident lawyer can help you protect your legal rights and seek compensation for your injuries and damage to your property. Contact our offices today for a free consultation regarding your case.

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy can manifest itself in a number of different ways and with varying degrees of severity. It can cause muscle spasms, facial ticks, and difficulty with posture and fine muscle control. Cerebral palsy can be caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain when a baby is being delivered. This disruption often results when a doctor does not act quickly to relieve complications involving the umbilical cord and placenta, or when the doctor misuses forceps or a vacuum extractor in an effort to speed up the delivery. If you believe your child's cerebral palsy was caused by a negligent doctor in a hospital, contact our offices. We will assist you in gaining compensation for this type of injury.

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Construction Site Accident Injuries

Construction companies are responsible for providing a safe environment for their employees and subcontractors to work in. Still, thousands of construction workers are injured every year as a result of poorly maintained equipment, lax enforcement of safety rules, and other forms of negligence. If you or someone you love has been injured on a construction site, contact the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein in Bangor or Portland today. Our personal injury lawyers can help you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

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Dog Bite Injuries

Pet owners are responsible for keeping their animals under control. If a dog causes injury to someone because the owner was negligent in controlling or in training the animal, the owner is legally liable for the injury. If you have been injured by a dangerous or out-of-control dog, contact our office to find out more about your legal options.

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Failure to Diagnose

The first step in the treatment of any disease is diagnosis. In the case of serious diseases such as cancer, early diagnosis is vitally important to the successful treatment of the ailment. If cancer is caught early in its development, its progress can be halted, and the patient may be able to live a long, normal life afterwards. If, however, a physician fails to recognize the tell-tale signs of cancer or another serious disease, or fails to order tests that would have revealed the disease, it may progress far enough that successful treatment becomes impossible. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a doctor's failure to diagnose, our attorneys may be able to help you seek assistance in filing a wrongful death medical malpractice suit to hold the negligent doctor accountable.

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Healthcare Errors

When a doctor makes a mistake during surgery or while prescribing drugs, it can have serious consequences for the patient. Accidentally prescribing too large or too small a dose of medication, performing surgery on the wrong part of the body, and leaving surgical tools inside a patient are all examples of mistakes careless doctors can make. These mistakes can cause serious injury and even death. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a doctor's negligence, we can help you seek assistance in obtaining the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

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Motorcycle Accident Cases

Since they have smaller profile, motorcyclists are more likely to go unnoticed by other motorists who are not paying attention. Without the protection provided by an automobile, motorcyclists also often suffer much more serious injury in the event of an accident.

Automobile drivers must remain aware of their surroundings, and that includes motorcyclists. The low profile of motorcycles is no excuse for a driver's negligence. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, attorneys at our law offices can help you seek the financial compensation you need and deserve. Contact our practice today.

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Pedestrian Accident Cases

Negligent drivers are not just a danger to other motorists. They are also a hazard for pedestrians. If a motorist is drunk, driving recklessly, or is not paying attention, he or she can easily veer into places where pedestrians are walking, causing serious injury and even death to the people that he or she strikes. If you or a loved one has been hit by a negligent driver, we can help you hold the driver accountable.

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Product Liability

The companies that produce products and the retailers that sell them must make sure that their products do not pose a danger to the people who use them. If businesses do not pay sufficient attention to ensure that the products they sell are safe, and people are injured or killed as a result, those companies can be held accountable for injury and death. If you or a loved one has been the victim a of dangerous product, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein will fight to see that you get the compensation you deserve.

Product liability cases can cover a wide variety of defective products ranging from dangerous prescription drugs to defective automobile tires. Sometimes, companies know about the defects in their products and attempt to deceive consumers into buying them. When the products injure or kill consumers, the companies hire teams of high-priced lawyers to defend them. The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein are committed to making high quality legal representation available to everybody; we have the experience and resources to assist you in your case. Contact us today for your free consultation.

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Slip and Fall Injuries

It is the responsibility of property owners and businesses to keep their premises safe for patrons and visitors. They must make sure that obstacles and hazards do not cause a visitor to slip, fall, and become injured. If you have been injured after slipping and falling in an unsafe area or from a product falling off a shelf, contact our office and we will help you determine whether you have a legal cause of action.

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Social Security Disability Law

If you have a disease or an injury that prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, or SSDI. You must be suffering from a condition that has or will keep you from employment for 12 months. You should contact your nearest Social Security office and file a claim as soon as possible.

Do not be discouraged if your claim is denied. A denial upon your first application is fairly standard. You then have 60 days from the date of your denial to file an appeal. As soon as possible after the denial, contact the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein at 1.800.772.4624 to discuss your appeal and the facts of your claim. Be sure to maintain and save all records of visits to doctors’ offices and lists of medications pertinent to your illness or injury. These records are an important part of your case.

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Workers’ Compensation

The state of Maine has laws that require your employer or your employer’s insurance to compensate you or your family if you are injured while at work. You may be entitled to receive full or partial pay, reimbursement for medical expenses, or payments for a disability resulting from a work-related injury.

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