Common Causes of Maine Car Accidents
Maine's roads present a unique mix of hazards. Distracted and impaired driving remain leading causes statewide, but our weather and geography add their own dangers: black ice and heavy snow from late fall through spring, fog along the coast, deer and moose collisions on rural routes, and seasonal tourist traffic that overwhelms two-lane highways. High-speed travel on I-95 and I-295 produces severe crashes, while narrow downtown streets in Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston create frequent low-speed collisions and pedestrian conflicts.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Maine
Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel ‘fine’ — adrenaline masks serious injuries, and a documented medical record is vital to your claim. Call the police and get a report. Photograph the vehicles, the scene, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Exchange insurance information, collect witness contacts, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney. Maine's six-year filing window is generous, but evidence disappears quickly.
Compensation in a Maine Car Accident Claim
A full claim accounts for far more than the initial repair estimate. Recoverable damages can include current and future medical care, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage. Maine's modified comparative negligence rule means your recovery is reduced by your share of fault — and barred entirely if you are 50% or more at fault — so disputing an inflated fault assignment is often central to the case.
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Car Accident FAQs in Maine
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you. Your case review is always free and completely confidential.
Most Maine personal injury claims must be filed within six years of the injury under 14 M.R.S. § 752. Wrongful death claims have a three years limit, medical malpractice generally three years, and claims against a government entity require notice within 180 days. Acting early protects evidence.
Maine follows modified comparative negligence (50% bar) under 14 M.R.S. § 156. You can still recover as long as your share of fault is less than the other party's; if you are found equally or more at fault, recovery is barred. An attorney can fight an inflated fault assignment.
Insurers have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to pay you as little as possible. An experienced attorney levels the field — preserving evidence, calculating the full value of your losses, and negotiating or litigating for a fair result. The free review carries no obligation.