Noted sports lawyer Paul Greene, formerly of Preti Flaherty in Portland, Maine, has moved across town, joining Terry Garmey & Associates. Greene, whose practice focuses on civil litigation where he represents plaintiffs in a variety of areas, is known nationally for the work he has done in the sports law field. Recognized in the 2012 edition of Chambers USA as one of America's leading sports lawyers, Greene has developed a niche when it comes to protecting the rights of athletes in areas such as Olympic eligibility, anti-doping, contract and intellectual property disputes. He has successfully represented, among others, the gold-medal winning U.S. Men's Olympic Bobsled Team and the... Read More
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What do I do if I am involved in a car accident?
Motor vehicle accidents can be life-changing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2009 an estimated 22.2 million people were injured in car accidents in the United States, with 33,808 being fatalities.1 You are injured and are trying to navigate through a world of paperwork, phone calls and medical appointments. Insurance companies are contacting you and asking questions. Here is a short list of things to do and remember if you find yourself in this situation: 1) Obtain all appropriate medical care for your injuries. Be honest and forthcoming with your medical providers. Getting better should be your primary focus. 2) Find out how much... Read More
Medical Malpractice
In Maine, we are lucky to have excellent, caring doctors, nurses and hospitals. A medical malpractice case doesn’t mean that the health professionals are bad at what they do, but even with the best intentions, mistakes happen. At Terry Garmey & Associates, we understand that medical cases are emotional for the people involved, and understand that the legal aspects of the cases are extremely complex. You may be wondering if you have a case. You need not feel guilty or intimidated. Get answers. If you think you or someone you care about has received negligent medical care, we would be pleased to offer you a free consultation. Our attorneys have experience in a wide variety of... Read More
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury commonly associated with rear end accidents. Hyperextension of the neck from falls or other events can also cause whiplash. The symptoms of whiplash vary from mild to severe and may disappear over weeks or can become chronic. Stiffness, diminished range of motion and point tenderness are some of the symptoms associated with whiplash. Several excellent videos are available and can be accessed by entering “whiplash videos” on Google. We list a few: 1. www.careflash.com; 2. www.livestrong.com; and 3. www.spineuniverse.com. A review of these and other sources make clear that attorneys and injured parties alike should not minimize the... Read More
Birth Injuries
The vast majority of newborn babies are rugged little creatures, over designed and over built for the trip through mom's birth canal to the world that awaits them. On rare occasions, however, trauma during labor and delivery can result in an injury to a baby. These injuries range from small bumps and bruises that may be self correcting to organ failure and brain injury. Babies who are in an awkward position during labor, or whose size makes delivery especially difficult often need special help to avoid serious injury. Babies who do not receive the help they need can receive a brain injury referred to as Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Other babies may receive significant... Read More
Maine Attorney Terry Garmey among most elite trial lawyers as member of “Inner Circle of Advocates”
Saco, ME – A lawyer from Maine is now officially one of the very few in the country admitted into an organization described as “100 of the best plaintiff lawyers in the U.S.” Terry Garmey has met the stringent membership requirements of the Inner Circle of Advocates. Founded in 1972, The Inner Circle of Advocates is an invitation-only group, limited to 100 lawyers of excellent character and integrity, representing people throughout the United States. To qualify, members must have tried at least 50 personal injury jury trials and won at least three verdicts in excess of $1 million or one verdict in excess of $3 million. The organization was founded by attorney Richard Grand of... Read More
Terrence Garmey Named 2011 Personal Injury Litigator of the Year for Portland, Maine
Terrence Garmey, Partner at Smith, Elliott, Smith & Garmey, has been named 2011 Personal Injury Litigator of the Year for Portland, Maine by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. After more than 25 years in publication, Best Lawyers is for the first time designating Lawyers of the Year in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being recognized as Lawyer of the Year, which makes this a unique honor. Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers... Read More