Maine applies modified-50 comparative fault with a six-year statute of limitations — the longest of any US jurisdiction. For fracture claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Maine's modified comparative — 50% bar and any applicable statutory cap.
★ band · US federal frame
$15,000 – $80,000
Wrist or arm fracture
Settlement aggregates
The US band is the starting point. Maine's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.
★ ME · statute of limitations
6 years for personal injury — longest in the US
14 M.R.S. § 752
★ ME · fault rule
Modified comparative — 50% bar
Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault.
★ ME · caps
What caps recovery.
Statutory caps that may bear on a fracture settlement in Maine.
Wrongful death cap
Wrongful death actions
$1M
18-A M.R.S. § 2-804
★ fracture · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Maine's fault rule and limitation period compare to other US jurisdictions for fracture claims.
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a fracture claim worth in Maine?
Maine fracture settlements track the federal US band of $15,000 – $80,000, adjusted for Maine's fault rule (modified comparative — 50% bar) and any applicable state cap. The position within the band turns on severity, prognosis, recovery time, and the strength of the medical paper trail.
What fault rule applies to fracture claims in Maine?
Modified comparative — 50% bar. Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault.
What is the statute of limitations for fracture claims in Maine?
6 years for personal injury — longest in the US. Source: 14 M.R.S. § 752. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Maine's damages caps reduce fracture settlements?
Yes — Maine applies the following caps that may bear on a fracture claim: Wrongful death cap. Caps are applied to the gross award before any fault-allocation reduction.
Does Maine require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related fracture claims?
No. Maine is a traditional tort jurisdiction; the at-fault driver's insurer is the primary source of recovery for auto-related fracture claims.
Should I hire a Maine fracture attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Maine's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Maine personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Maine's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Maine. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.