Maine Personal Injury Lawyers

Maine residents who become seriously injured as the result of an accident, a defective product, medical malpractice, or an unsafe environment may benefit from legal advice and representation from a Maine injury lawyer.

Injury lawyers handle claims on behalf of victims who have suffered from severe personal injuries. The law recognizes personal injury as harm suffered by one person, caused by the negligence or wrong actions of another. Personal injuries can happen as a result of many different factors and not all injuries are cause for a personal injury claim — some injuries are no one’s fault and could not have been reasonably prevented. Maine law states that personal injury claims must prove the existence of negligence by establishing the following key facts:

• The person who caused the injury owed a duty to the injured party (such as the duty of a fellow driver to obey traffic laws or the duty of a construction company to obey safety regulations);
• The person failed to carry out that duty;
• The victim suffered injury as a direct result of that failure.

A Maine injury lawyer typically files lawsuits on behalf of victims or family members impacted by severe injuries; those that take a significant physical, emotional and financial toll on the victim and his or her family. Injuries often prevent the victim from earning a living, performing basic daily tasks, or even maintaining family relationships.

Maine injury lawyers work with clients who have suffered from a variety of injuries, but the most common types of injuries that merit personal injury claims include:

• Head and spinal injuries;
• Severe burns;
• Broken bones;
• Organ damage;
• Loss of limb;
• Severe illness;
• Post traumatic stress disorder;
• Loss of mobility/use of limbs or other impaired functions.

Victims or their family members may be eligible to receive financial compensation or damages for the injuries they have suffered.  The extent and amount of damages varies by case, but in general the laws in Maine allow for the following types of compensation:

• Past, current, and future estimated medical expenses
• Time lost from work, including time spent going to medical appointments or therapy
• Any property that was damaged, such as a vehicle or house
• The cost of hiring someone to do household chores that the injury victim is no longer able to perform
• Any permanent disfigurement or disability
• Emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and any interference with family relationships
• Changes to future earning ability due to the injury
• Any other costs that are a direct result of the injury

The total amount of damages will also be affected by the role of each person involved in the injury. Under Maine’s comparative negligence law, the victim can only claim damages if he or she was less than 50% to blame for the injury.  If the victim bears 49% or less of the fault, damages may be awarded – but the judge or jury can adjust the amount of compensation based upon what the court deems fair. A good Maine injury lawyer is particularly important in cases where the victim may share a small portion of blame, because a well-prepared case may make a significant difference in the financial outcome.

The laws are different if the injury was caused by a consumer product.  Consumer products are governed by Maine’s strict liability law – which generally means that a product manufacturer or distributor will be held responsible for any injuries associated with its products regardless of the victim’s role.  In order to bring a successful claim against a dangerous consumer product, a Maine injury lawyer must be able to prove that:

• The product was defective and thus, dangerous
• The victim used the product the way it was supposed to be used
• The product defect caused the victim’s injury
• The victim suffered damages as a result of the injury

Victims of severe personal injury should seek legal help immediately to file a claim for any damages. There are time limits during which a lawsuit can be brought against the responsible party. A Maine injury lawyer can provide the legal advice and representation necessary to help clients and their families receive the financial compensation they deserve.

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