Maine Personal Injury Laws
Maine has an unusually generous 6-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, giving plaintiffs substantial time to file their lawsuits. The state uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar and imposes no cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Maine's relatively small population and rural character result in a less congested court system than many other states.
Statute of Limitations
6 years
Fault Rule
Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
Non-Economic Damages Cap
No Cap
Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Settlement Amounts in Maine
Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Maine.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $19,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $15,000 |
| Dog Bite | $28,000 |
Key Maine Personal Injury Statutes
- •Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 752 (statute of limitations, 6 years)
- •Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 156 (comparative fault, 50% bar)
- •Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 7, § 3961 (dog bite liability)
Damage Caps in Maine
Maine does not impose a general cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This means there is no statutory limit on pain and suffering awards in most cases.
Maine does not have a specific medical malpractice damages cap.
Injury Claims in Maine
Learn more about specific injury types and how Maine law applies to each.
Major Cities in Maine
Personal injury attorneys in Maine serve clients in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.