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Under Maine’s 50% comparative fault bar, motor vehicle accident cases often hinge on the fault percentage assigned to each driver. If a jury or adjuster places you at 50% fault or higher, you lose your right to compensation entirely. This makes gathering strong evidence of the other driver’s primary fault critical from the outset.

The statute of limitations for this type of claim in Maine is 6 years — longer than the national average of 2.7 years. While you have more time than most states, delaying still weakens your case as evidence degrades and witnesses become harder to locate. Importantly, Maine recognizes a discovery rule, which can extend the filing window in cases where the harm was not immediately apparent.

Maine’s mandatory minimum auto insurance is 50/100/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage). These minimums provide a reasonable baseline, but serious injuries often generate costs well beyond any minimum coverage amount. Maine requires both uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage, adding important protection layers for accident victims.

Maine imposes a 180-day notice requirement for tort claims against government entities. If a government-owned vehicle caused your accident or a poorly maintained government road contributed to it, you must file a formal notice of claim well before the standard statute of limitations expires. Failure to provide timely notice is one of the most common reasons government tort claims are dismissed.