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    Maine Statute of Limitations Calculator

    Calculate accurate filing deadlines for various causes of action in Maine. This tool provides statute citations, legal notes, and important deadline information for your case.

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    Filing Deadline

    June 16, 2031

    2190 days remaining
    Based on June 17, 2025
    Cause of Action
    Personal Injury
    Limitations Period
    6 years
    Statute Citation
    Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752

    Special Rules Applied

    Discovery Rule
    If date of injury is unknown, statute begins when injury is discovered (statutory discovery rule at § 859)

    General civil actions must be commenced within 6 years. Maine recognizes a broad discovery rule by statute (claims accrue when plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury).

    Last reviewed 6/9/2025

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    Key Deadlines in Maine

    Cause of ActionStatute of LimitationsDiscovery RuleStatute of ReposeLegal Citation
    Personal Injury
    6 years
    Yes
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
    Wrongful Death
    2 years
    No
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-C, § 2-807
    Property Damage
    6 years
    Yes
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
    Written Contract
    6 years
    No
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
    Oral Contract
    6 years
    No
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
    Defamation
    6 years
    Yes
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752
    Medical Malpractice
    3 years
    No
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 24, § 2902
    Consumer Debt
    6 years
    No
    		—Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about Maine statutes of limitations

    The shortest deadline in Maine is 2 years for wrongful death claims, while the longest is 6 years for consumer debt disputes. Missing these cut-offs—even by a day—can permanently bar recovery.

    About Maine Statutes of Limitations Calculator

    A statute of limitations sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. In Maine, these time limits vary by the type of claim or offense.

    Missing a filing deadline can permanently bar your claim, regardless of its merit. This calculator helps you determine the deadline for your specific case, but always consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.

    For more information about Maine law, visit the official Maine courts or legislature website.