A serious injury can cause more than physical suffering. Whether you are in a car accident, have surgery that may lead to a medical malpractice claim, or are hurt on the job, your financial well-being could be in jeopardy. You need an attorney who can get you the compensation you deserve and who will help you get back to work. Since 1976, the attorneys of McTeague Higbee have fought injustice and stood up for the rights of injured people and their families. We have argued cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Maine Supreme Court that led to important changes in the laws relating to negligence and workers' rights. Let our experienced attorneys help you when faced with personal injuries, workplace injuries, longshore and maritime injuries, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, medical malpractice or asbestos-related claims.
The attorneys of McTeague Higbee can assist you with any of the following personal Injury matters:
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Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Railroad Injuries/FELA
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Maritime injury
- Accidents at Sea
- Jones Act
- Unseaworthy Vessels
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Workers' Compensation
- Workplace Accidents
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Occupational Diseases
The attorneys of McTeague Higbee can also assist you with any of the following:
- Employment Discrimination
- Asbestos-Related Diseases
- Longshore
- Social Security Disability
- Veterans' Disability
- Wills
- Elder Law & Estate Planning
- Wage & Hour Claims
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Maine Personal Injury lawyer, call McTeague Higbee today at 207-358-4240, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
Professional Profile
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Maine Personal Injury lawyer, call McTeague Higbee today at 207-358-4240, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
McTeague Higbee
4 Union Park
Topsham, ME 04086
Phone: 207-358-4240
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Attorney Jeffrey L. Cohen
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Colby College, BA - 1974
- New York Law School, JD - 1979
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1979
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- American Association for Justice
- Maine Trial Lawyers Assoc.
Attorney William Higbee
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- DePauw University, BA - 1968
- Washington University School of Law, JD - 1971
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1971
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- American Association for Justice
- Maine Trial Lawyers Assoc.
- Maine Bar Fellows
Attorney James W. Case
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Clark University, BA - 1968
- University of Maine School of Law, JD – 1974
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1974
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group
- Lawyers Coordinating Committee
Attorney Wayne W. Whitney
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Duke University, BA - 1972
- Georgetown University Law Center, JD - 1976
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1976
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
Attorney Janmarie Toker
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Bates College, BA - 1976
- University of Maine School of Law, JD - 1979
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1979
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group
- Maine Bar Foundation
Attorney Kevin M. Noonan
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Stonehill College, BA - 1983
- Emory University School of Law, JD - 1986
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1986
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Association
- Maine Trial Lawyers Assoc.
Attorney James G. Fongemie
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- University of Maine Orono, BA - 1971
- University of California Hastings College of Law, JD - 1975
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1988
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Languages Spoken:
- French
Attorney Suzanne L. Johnson
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Duke University, BA - 1984
- Vanderbilt University School of Law, JD - 1987
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1992
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Maine Estate Planning Council
Attorney Karen M. Bilodeau
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- Bates College, BA - 2000
- University of Maine School of Law, JD - 2003
Admitted To The Bar:
- 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Assoc.
- American Association for Justice
- Maine Employment Lawyers Association
- Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group
Attorney Patrick M. Kelly
Jurisdictions:
- Maine
Education:
- State University of New York Geneseo, BA - 1996
- Wake Forest University School of Law, JD - 2004
Admitted To The Bar:
- 2004
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maine State Bar Association
- Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group
- Gignoux Inn of Court
Verdicts & Settlements
- Construction accident involving a wall crushing employee -- $3.5 million
- Residential construction accident with severe injuries -- $ 1.47 milliom
- Medical negligence: Failure to diagnose cervical cancer -- $1.25 million
- Medical negligence: Severed common bile duct case -- $750,000
- Tower erector fell 60 feet due to inadequate protection equipment --$3.66 million
- Employee fall from scaffolding resulting in multiple fractures -- $1.2 million
- Motor vehicle accident/personal injury --$400,000
- Longshore settlements for back injuries with payouts over $400,000
- Workers' compensation settlement involving a crushed foot -- $300,000
- Workers' compensation settlement involving spinal fusion -- $425,000
- Workers' compensation back injury settlement -- $450,000
- Workers' compensation settlement for bilateral carpal tunnel injury -- $650,000