What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Maine?
In Maine, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 6 years under 14 M.R.S. § 752.
Personal injury Deadlines in Maine
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Maine?
In Maine, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 6 years under 14 M.R.S. § 752.
When does the clock start for personal injury in Maine?
Six years from the date of the incident — Maine's general civil period, and among the most generous in the country.
Can the Maine deadline for personal injury be extended?
A widespread misconception holds that Maine personal injury is two years. It is not: the two-year period in § 753 applies to slander and libel only. Section 853 tolls for minority, mental illness and imprisonment; § 859 for fraudulent concealment; § 866 for a defendant out of state.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Maine?
Often, yes. Notice within 180 days; suit within 2 years under 14 M.R.S. §§ 8107, 8110. The Maine Tort Claims Act requires written notice to the governmental entity within 180 days of accrual under § 8107, and suit within two years under § 8110 — a third of the six years an ordinary Maine claimant gets. The Act also caps damages. A claim against…
How does Maine compare to other states for personal injury?
Maine's 6 years is among the longest in the country. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Maine:
