Beyond bills and lost wages, injuries cause pain, limitation, and loss of life's enjoyment. Maine law compensates this — but proving it takes more than saying you hurt.
What Counts as Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of activities, and the impact on relationships all fall under non-economic damages.
How It's Proven
Medical records, testimony from you and those who know you, and evidence of how your life changed all build the picture. Specifics are far more persuasive than generalities.
Maine Generally Doesn't Cap It
In ordinary injury cases, Maine does not cap non-economic damages, though limits apply in medical malpractice and government claims.
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