Maine · Uber and Lyft assault

Uber and Lyft assault claims in Maine

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Filing deadline6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)14 M.R.S. § 752

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Maine?

Maine civil SOL for sexual assault: 6 years from date of assault (14 M.R.S. § 752). Minority tolling applies. Maine provides a more protective period than many neighboring New England states. A lawyer can confirm yours.

6 years from date of assault (minority tolling applies)

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 752

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Maine provides a 6-year civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims under 14 M.R.S. § 752. Portland is the primary rideshare market. Maine does not require fingerprint-based background checks for rideshare drivers. The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) provides statewide crisis center support and victim advocacy resources.

Medical facilities in Maine

  • Maine Medical Center — SANE Program

  • Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA)

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Uber and Lyft assault overview. This page covers the local information available for Maine.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. 14 M.R.S. § 752