Maine Car Accident Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Maine car accident attorneys who can navigate the state’s comparative fault rule and lengthy 6-year statute of limitations. Whether your crash happened on I-95 through Portland, on the Maine Turnpike, or anywhere from Bangor to Kennebunk, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Six years from the date of the crash for personal injury under 14 M.R.S.A. § 752 — one of the longest statutes of limitations in the country. Claims against the State of Maine fall under the Maine Tort Claims Act (14 M.R.S.A. § 8101), which has a 180-day notice requirement.

You pursue the at-fault driver and their liability insurer directly. Maine does not require no-fault PIP but does require MedPay coverage. If you contributed to the crash, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if your fault equals or exceeds the defendant’s, you recover nothing under 14 M.R.S.A. § 156.

You file an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim against your own policy. Maine insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage under 24-A M.R.S.A. § 2902.

No, and you usually shouldn’t. Anything you say can be used to push fault onto you under the 50% bar. Refer the adjuster to your attorney or your own insurer.

It depends on medical bills, lost income, future treatment, vehicle damage, and the strength of your liability evidence. Maine does not cap non-economic damages in standard auto cases.

The same statute of limitations and fault rules apply, but Maine’s interstates and Route 1 to Acadia see heavy seasonal tourist traffic and out-of-state drivers. Tourist crashes often involve coordination between rental car insurance and the visitor’s home-state policy.

Maine car accident attorneys typically work on contingency: no upfront cost, paid a percentage of the recovery if they win. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40%. If there’s no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Maine?

Maine records tens of thousands of crashes each year, with serious injuries concentrated along I-95, the Maine Turnpike, and rural Route 1. Maine’s modified comparative fault rule (14 M.R.S.A. § 156) bars recovery if you’re equally at fault or more — a 50% bar that’s stricter than the 51% bar in most states. Winter conditions, moose collisions, and tourist traffic add unique challenges.

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Maine?

Our network includes Maine car accident attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Car Accident Cases in Maine

From the moment you connect with a Maine car accident attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not understanding that 50% fault in Maine means zero recovery — stricter than the 51% bar in most states

Missing the 180-day Maine Tort Claims Act notice under 14 M.R.S.A. § 8107

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Maine Liquor Liability Act exposure when alcohol was involved

Underestimating the impact of winter weather on liability analysis in Maine cases

Not understanding that 50% fault in Maine means zero recovery — stricter than the 51% bar in most states

Missing the 180-day Maine Tort Claims Act notice under 14 M.R.S.A. § 8107

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Maine Liquor Liability Act exposure when alcohol was involved

Underestimating the impact of winter weather on liability analysis in Maine cases

Common Maine Car Accident Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Maine Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Car accident attorneys in Maine work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Maine Car Accident Compensation Include?

Economic Damages

All medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, and other quantifiable losses — no statutory cap.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — no statutory cap in standard auto cases.

Punitive Damages

Available for malicious conduct (e.g., DUI). No statutory cap, but require clear and convincing evidence.

Property Damage

Repair or replacement of your vehicle and personal belongings. Pursued through the at-fault driver’s property damage coverage.

Wrongful Death

Recovery for loss of comfort, society, and companionship under 18-C M.R.S.A. § 2-807, with statutory caps on non-economic and punitive components.

MedPay

Maine requires MedPay coverage on every auto policy, paying medical expenses up to policy limits regardless of fault under 29-A M.R.S.A. § 1605.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Maine Car Accident Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Maine?

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Maine?

Types of Car Accident Cases in Maine

Common Maine Car Accident Mistakes

How Much Do Maine Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Maine Car Accident Compensation Include?

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