After a hit-and-run they found coverage through my own uninsured motorist policy that I didn’t know I had.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedWestgate Accident Counsel – Lewiston
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17 yrs
2 attys
About the firm
Westgate Accident Counsel – Lewiston is a 2-attorney personal injury firm in Lewiston, Maine, focused on car accidents as well as hit-and-run accidents, brain & spinal cord injuries, drunk driving accidents. It has handled accident claims for 17 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The team handles the insurance paperwork so clients can focus on recovery. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home.
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How it compares in Lewiston
Westgate Accident Counsel – Lewiston rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Lewiston average 4.2, and this firm has 3.9. Its rating also rests on more reviews than most — 1,231 against a city average of 795.
Ranked #20 in Maine by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice17 (since 2009)
Attorneys2
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceTakes cases to trial
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Hit-and-Run Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | 12–30 months | 35% | 42% |
| Drunk Driving Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Motorcycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 2, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:30 AM–7:00 PM
TUE8:30 AM–7:00 PM
WED8:30 AM–7:00 PM
THU8:30 AM–7:00 PM
FRI8:30 AM–7:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Free case review by phone or video. Virtual consultations. Trial attorneys on staff, Former insurance defense attorney, Insurance negotiation team.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ Virtual consultationsEXPERIENCE
✓ Trial attorneys on staff✓ Former insurance defense attorney✓ Insurance negotiation teamOFFICE
✓ Near public transit✓ Evening appointmentsLocation
📍 3464 Main St, Suite 343, Lewiston, ME
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 1,231
They came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedI was hit by a delivery truck. They got the driver logs and dashcam footage within days, which made a real difference.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMotorcycle crash, and the other side tried to blame me. The attorney pushed back with a reconstruction report and we settled before trial.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedUber accident with three insurance companies involved. They sorted out whose policy applied and handled everything.
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Car accident law in Maine verify
Statute of limitations (injury)6 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (50% bar)
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed Maine attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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