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Maine Injury Settlement Calculator 2026

See what your accident claim could be worth — with the fault rules, damage caps, and filing deadline that apply in your state, and the math shown step by step.

Where it happened

Modified · 50% BarBarred if you are 50% or more at fault

Your Economic Losses

Injury & Claim

You likely have a claim

Maine (Modified · 50% Bar) leaves your estimate intact at 0% fault.

Estimated settlement (net to you)

$51,423

typical outcome · multiplier 3.25×

Conservative

$43,885

Strong case

$58,960

How we got there

Economic damages$28,000
Pain & suffering (3.25× medical)$48,750
Gross settlement$76,750
Attorney fee (33%)−$25,328
Net to client$51,423

Cross-check: per-diem method

Some insurers price pain & suffering as a daily rate ($150/day × 180 recovery days) instead of a multiplier.

Per-diem net estimate$36,850

Not legal advice. These are guideline estimates. Maine has a 6-year filing deadline — No general cap. A licensed attorney can evaluate your actual case.

How Injury Settlements Work in Maine

Modified · 50% Bar state. Barred if you are 50% or more at fault. Your recovery scales down with your percentage of fault, and is eliminated once you cross the bar at 50%.

Filing deadline: the general personal-injury statute of limitations in Maine is about 6 years. Damage caps: No general cap.

The Four Fault Rules, Side by Side

Which one applies to you decides whether a little fault is a discount or a dead end.

Pure Contributory

5 states

Any share of fault can bar recovery entirely.

Pure Comparative

11 states

Recovery reduced by your exact share of fault.

Modified · 50% Bar

7 states

Barred if you are 50% or more at fault.

Modified · 51% Bar

28 states

Barred only when fault exceeds 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are injury settlements calculated in Maine?

Maine follows modified · 50% bar rules: barred if you are 50% or more at fault. Beyond that, the standard multiplier and per-diem methods apply — enter your damages above for an estimate.

Can I still recover in Maine if I was partly at fault?

Yes, up to a point. Maine uses a modified 50% bar: you recover reduced by your fault, but you're barred once your share reaches 50% or more.

How long do I have to file a claim in Maine?

The general personal-injury statute of limitations in Maine is about 6 years from the date of injury. Missing it usually bars your case entirely, so speak to an attorney well before the deadline.

Does Maine cap non-economic damages?

No general cap.
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