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Maine Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Maine. Find attorneys who understand Maine law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Maine Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Maine vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Maine's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
6 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Maine follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or m...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Maine does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Maine
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Maine uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Maine Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
6 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: 14 M.R.S.A. § 752
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 6 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Maine Fault System
Maine follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Maine's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: 14 M.R.S.A. § 156
Maine Damage Caps
Maine does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are available in cases involving malice or willful misconduct.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Maine
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 95
Main north-south corridor through Maine connecting Massachusetts to the Canadian border.
US Route 1
Coastal route with commercial and tourist traffic, particularly congested in summer.
US Route 2
East-west route through northern Maine with logging and commercial truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
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