Maine Car Accident Settlement Calculator
Estimate what a car accident or personal injury claim might be worth in Maine — instantly, with no email or phone number required. This tool applies Maine's modified comparative negligence (50% bar) rule, the factor that most "calculators" leave out, and shows you exactly how it reaches the number.
Maine claims at a glance
| Negligence rule | Modified comparative negligence (50% bar) |
|---|---|
| If you share fault | Barred at 50% or more fault |
| No-fault insurance state? | No |
| Statute of limitations (approx.) | ~6 years |
| Legal data last reviewed | 2026-06 |
📌 Uses a 50%-bar 'just and equitable' apportionment; recovery reduced for fault.
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How fault affects your settlement in Maine
This state uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage, but if you are 50% or more at fault you recover nothing.
Say your total damages come to $84,000 and you were 30% at fault. Under Maine's modified comparative negligence (50% bar), your award is reduced to about $58,800. But the moment your fault reaches 50% or more, Maine bars your recovery entirely.
Maine settlement FAQ
What negligence rule does Maine use for car accident claims?
Maine follows modified comparative negligence (50% bar). This state uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage, but if you are 50% or more at fault you recover nothing.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Maine?
Maine's statute of limitations for personal injury is generally about 6 years from the date of the accident. Deadlines vary by claim type and have exceptions, and missing one can permanently bar your claim — confirm the exact deadline with a Maine attorney.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault in Maine?
Barred at 50% or more fault. In short: Recover only if you are less than 50% at fault.
Is there anything unusual about Maine's rules?
Uses a 50%-bar 'just and equitable' apportionment; recovery reduced for fault.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-06. We cite our sources so you can verify — laws change, and corrections are welcome via Contact.
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 — "Six years": all civil actions shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues (Maine Legislature)
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 156 — Comparative negligence: damages reduced to extent "just and equitable"; claimant "equally at fault" may not recover (50% bar) (Maine Legislature)
Important disclaimer
This Maine estimate is for general information only and is not legal advice. Real settlements depend on disputed liability, insurance policy limits, evidence, damage caps, and negotiation. Statute-of-limitations figures are approximate — verify locally. Consult a licensed Maine attorney about your specific claim. See our full Disclaimer.