Maine Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-C, § 2-807 (Wrongful death cap only)
Exceptions to Cap
- Wrongful death ($750,000 cap)
Maine does not cap noneconomic damages in standard medical malpractice injury cases. However, if the malpractice results in death, noneconomic damages (loss of comfort, society, and companionship) are capped at $750,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maine cap pain and suffering in medical malpractice?
For injury cases where the patient survives, Maine has no cap on noneconomic damages.
What is the cap for wrongful death in Maine?
If the malpractice results in death, noneconomic damages are capped at $750,000 under Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-C, § 2-807.
Are punitive damages allowed in Maine?
Yes, but they are capped at $250,000 in wrongful death cases. In non-death cases, punitive damages require a showing of actual or implied malice.
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