USAttorneys recommends you speak with a personal injury lawyer in Maine if you have wanted to hold a negligent party responsible. Our network of attorneys can assist you with any claim, and it will be their top priority. They are compassionate, dedicated, and tenacious.
Shared Fault in Maine
Sometimes an accident is not solely the fault of one party. Victims can also play a role in an accident which will affect the outcome of their case. In these situations, the state of Maine uses a comparative fault standard. When two parties are to blame for an accident, each is assigned a percentage of the liability for an accident depending on their actions and the level of negligence involved. The percentage of responsibility they are assigned is deducted from the final settlement. So, if the injured is assigned 15 percent of the responsibility for a crash, they would only be allowed to recover 85 percent of the overall award.
Shared fault is a matter that is likely to come up not matter how you were injured. It’s a common tactic used by defendants to limit their liability. By placing some of the blame on you, allows the negligent party to reduce the compensation you receive. You need to counter these arguments. That is why you need
If you do plan on filing an injury or wrongful death claim in Maine, you must submit your claim before the six-year statute of limitations expires.
Any of the accidents mentioned above can result in debilitating injuries can require extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Below are some physical therapists in Maine:
New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland
335 Brighton Ave #201, Portland, ME 04102
South Berwick Physical Therapy
57 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908
Orthopedic & Spine Physical
581 Main St #1, Lewiston, ME 04240
