The state of Maine has a quite generous statute of limitations. They give you six years from the date of or discovery of your injury to file a lawsuit. There are some exceptions to this rule for wrongful death or medical malpractice. If you have been injured in an accident, it is always wise to review your case with an attorney as soon as possible.

Once you have decided you need an attorney to represent you, you should ask friends and family for names of attorneys they may have used. You should check any attorney you may use to ensure they are members of the Maine Bar Association and the American Bar Association. You can ask an attorney to consult with you in the hospital or at home if you cannot travel due to your injury. The sooner you get an attorney involved the better off your case will be. When you are injured due to the negligence of another party, you are entitled to medical costs, property damage costs, pain and suffering and for egregious or malicious negligence, punitive damages. In the case of toxic substance exposure like asbestos you need an attorney experienced in these types of cases. Many personal injury cases are extremely complicated like medical malpractice, product liability or asbestos exposure. If an attorney has handled these cases before they are more apt to be successful since they know the ropes. They know medical experts that can testify on your behalf and specialists in particular fields. All this experience benefits you and your case. If you have a serious injury that will require lifelong care your damages need to reflect that. You may be offered a structured settlement that will pay out over time so you can get the care you need. If your ability to earn money has been reduced due to your injury you should be compensated. The state of Maine caps damages at $400,000 but there are no-caps on medical or punitive damages. Most personal injury attorneys will take your case with no money down. This means they take the case on a contingency basis. They get nothing unless they win your case. There may be some minimal costs due at the end of the case but you should be told of this in the beginning and sign an agreement stating exactly what that is. You can take the time to heal and recover while a professional handles the insurance company and fights for you.

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