Maine Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Maine personal injury attorneys who understand the state’s long 6-year SOL, the 50% comparative fault bar, and the Maine Tort Claims Act notice and caps. Whether your injury happened in Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, on I-95, or skiing at Sugarloaf, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Six years from the date of injury under 14 M.R.S. § 752 — one of the longest SOLs in the country. Wrongful death is six months from the personal representative’s appointment or two years from death under 18-C M.R.S. § 2-807. Claims under the Maine Tort Claims Act require notice within 365 days (14 M.R.S. § 8107).

Under 14 M.R.S. § 156, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault equals or exceeds the defendant’s you recover nothing. The statute also gives the fact-finder discretion to reduce damages further to reach a just and equitable result — a unique Maine feature.

Auto, truck, motorcycle, and snowmobile crashes; slip-and-falls (with Maine’s winter conditions); ski and recreational injuries; maritime / lobster industry injuries; dog bites; defective products; medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; premises liability; negligent security; workplace third-party claims; and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. Maine requires insurers to offer UM/UIM with written rejection rules under 24-A M.R.S. § 2902.

Most settle, but Cumberland and Penobscot county juries return real verdicts when liability is clear. Defense insurers know which firms try cases.

The Maine Tort Claims Act applies. You must file written notice within 365 days under 14 M.R.S. § 8107, and damages are capped at $400,000 per claim under § 8105.

Maine personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm.

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Maine?

Maine has one of the longest personal injury SOLs in the country — six years under 14 M.R.S. § 752. Maine applies a unique comparative fault rule under 14 M.R.S. § 156 — recovery is barred if your fault is equal to or greater than the defendant’s, and the court has discretion to reduce damages further to reach a just result. The Maine Tort Claims Act (14 M.R.S. § 8101 et seq.) requires a written notice of claim within 365 days for State and political subdivision claims, and caps damages at $400,000 per claim. Maine’s seasonal economy — ski areas, lobster boats, and tourism — generates a steady volume of recreational and maritime injury cases.

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Maine?

Our network includes Maine personal injury attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Maine

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

Treating the comparative fault rule as a simple 50% bar — Maine adds discretionary reduction

Missing the 365-day Maine Tort Claims Act notice deadline

Misclassifying maritime cases under standard PI rules

Failing to apply the wrongful death non-economic cap correctly

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Treating the comparative fault rule as a simple 50% bar — Maine adds discretionary reduction

Missing the 365-day Maine Tort Claims Act notice deadline

Misclassifying maritime cases under standard PI rules

Failing to apply the wrongful death non-economic cap correctly

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Common Maine Personal Injury Mistakes

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

How Much Do Maine Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

33%

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

Personal injury attorneys in Maine work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Maine’s long 6-year SOL gives some flexibility on timing, but tort claims notice and maritime SOLs can be much shorter. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Maine Personal Injury Compensation Include?

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped in standard PI cases.

Non-Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — no statutory cap in standard PI cases. Medical malpractice has a $500,000 non-economic cap under 24 M.R.S. § 2931.

Punitive Damages

Available under Maine common law (Tuttle v. Raymond) for malice on a clear and convincing showing. No statutory cap, subject to due-process review.

Loss of Consortium

Recoverable under 19-A M.R.S. § 302 by the uninjured spouse for loss of services, society, and companionship.

Wrongful Death (Capped Non-Economic)

Recoverable under 18-C M.R.S. § 2-807. Pecuniary loss uncapped; loss of comfort, society, and companionship capped at $1,000,000 in wrongful death.

Recreational and Skiing Damages

Maine-specific: ski liability statute (32 M.R.S. § 15217) limits recovery for inherent skiing risks but preserves liability for negligence and unmarked man-made hazards.

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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 Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Maine?

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Maine?

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Maine

Common Maine Personal Injury Mistakes

How Much Do Maine Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Maine Personal Injury Compensation Include?

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