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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Maine: 6 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
6 years (civil lawsuit) — one of the longest in the US; report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Maine
Maine's 6-year statute of limitations for civil personal injury is one of the most generous in the country, giving injured construction workers substantial time to evaluate their civil options. However, evidence preservation cannot wait 6 years — OSHA records close, witnesses move, and physical evidence is altered or destroyed. Maine applies modified comparative fault with a 50% bar. Federal OSHA governs Maine construction. Portland, Augusta, and Bangor are the primary construction markets. Maine's construction industry includes significant coastal and seasonal construction with unique weather-related safety challenges.
Exposure in Maine
Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, § 752
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Maine