Can I sue for a car accident in Maine?

Which law covers a car accident claim in Maine?

governing statute

14 M.R.S. § 752

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Is Maine a no-fault state?

who pays first

Maine is an at-fault state, so there is no injury threshold to clear before you can sue: the claim is against the driver who caused the crash and their liability insurer, and the medical bills, the lost earnings and the pain and suffering all come from there. Liability cover is compulsory for every driver here. (29-A M.R.S. § 1605)

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What happens if you were partly at fault for the crash in Maine?

your share of the fault

You recover only while your share of the fault stays under half. At fifty percent you are barred outright; below it, the award is cut by your percentage. (14 M.R.S. § 156)

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How long do you have to sue after a car accident in Maine?

limit

6 years

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Across the country. 3 of the 51 states written up answer this the same way as Maine. The shortest is 1 year, as in Tennessee; the longest is 6 years, as in Minnesota. Compare every state →

How much can you sue for in Maine small claims court?

small claims limit

$10,000

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What else should you know in Maine?

also

Six years is the longest general injury period in the country. It is not a reason to wait: evidence, witnesses and the vehicles themselves are gone long before the deadline is.

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