Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar)
Maine follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they cannot recover any damages.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
6 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Maine follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they cannot recover any damages.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they recover $0.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Maine
18,295
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Maine follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar rule. The Currier v. A.C. & S., Inc. (1993) case addressed asbestos liability standards in Maine.
Maine's maritime industries including lobster fishing and boat building have produced notable injury litigation. The state's working waterfront creates unique occupational injury cases.
The state has seen significant premises liability cases involving tourist destinations, with Maine's summer tourism industry creating exposure for property owners.
Maine personal injury cases are filed in Superior Court, with 16 counties. Cumberland County (Portland) handles the most civil litigation.
Maine follows the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. The state uses case management tracks to move cases efficiently toward resolution.
Maine has a Court Mediation Service offering ADR options. Many cases settle through mediation before trial.
Maine attorneys are licensed by the Maine Board of Bar Overseers. The state's small legal community means attorney reputation matters significantly.
The Maine Trial Lawyers Association is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Maritime and recreational injury experience is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Maine has no general damage caps on personal injury claims.
Maine's statute of limitations for personal injury is 6 years under 14 M.R.S. § 752—one of the longest in the nation.
Medical malpractice has a 3-year statute of limitations. Claims against Maine government entities require 180-day notice under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Maine are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Maine attorney for advice specific to your case.