Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maine

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Statute of Limitations

Maine: 2 years from date of death

2 years from date of death

Filing Venue

Where to File in Maine

18-C M.R.S.A. § 2-807 governs wrongful death claims in Maine. Maine imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Maine's timber, commercial fishing, and construction industries generate workplace wrongful death cases. Cumberland County Superior Court (Portland) handles the state's largest wrongful death docket.

Maine Data

Exposure in Maine

Source: 18-C M.R.S.A. § 2-807

Source: Maine Courts