Maine Workers' Compensation Calculator

You have 2 years to file suit in Maine, a deadline that is in line with the national average of 1.9 years. This is a standard timeframe, but acting sooner preserves evidence and strengthens your position.

Maine pays temporary total disability (TTD) benefits at 80% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,104 per week. This maximum is below the national average of $1,243. TTD benefits in Maine are limited to 400 weeks (approximately 7.7 years).

Maine relies on the AMA Guides, 5th Edition to assess permanent impairment. Your treating physician or an independent medical examiner assigns a whole-person impairment rating, which is then converted into a disability benefit amount. The specific guide version used in Maine can produce ratings that differ meaningfully from those in states using different editions.

Maine allows injured workers to choose their own treating physician for workers' compensation claims. In states without this right, the employer or insurer selects the doctor, which can affect both the quality of care and the impairment rating you receive.

In Maine, you must report your workplace injury to your employer within 60 days of the accident. This employer notification deadline is separate from — and much shorter than — the 2-year statute of limitations for filing a formal claim. Failing to notify your employer within 60 days can result in your claim being denied or your benefits being reduced, even if you file the formal claim on time. Report the injury in writing and keep a copy for your records.

Maine provides vocational rehabilitation benefits for injured workers who are unable to return to their previous job. These benefits may include job retraining, education assistance, resume preparation, job placement services, and maintenance allowances during the retraining period. If your workplace injury has permanently limited your ability to perform your previous occupation, vocational rehabilitation can help you transition to suitable alternative employment.