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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Maine

About Maine Motorcycle Accident Laws

If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle collision, it is essential that you understand the laws in your state regarding crash victims’ rights. Each state has laws determining who may be held liable for a motorcycle accident injury, who must pay damages, and additional matters that will impact your potential claim. At Proner & Proner, our motorcycle accident lawyers are intimately familiar with Maine motorcycle laws, and we use that knowledge to win cases. We are dedicated to helping bikers understand their rights – and to protecting those rights. When you enlist the services of our team, we will provide the aggressive legal counsel you need and deserve.

Motorcycle Accident Laws and Victims' Rights

When someone is injured in a motorcycle collision caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured party can seek financial compensation for his or her injuries by filing a motorcycle accident claim. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the crash and on state motorcycle accident law, there are a number of parties that can be held liable for the victim’s injuries – for example, the manufacturer of a defective automotive part, the entity responsible for maintaining safe road conditions, or the motorist with whom the motorcyclist crashed. In order to obtain damages, the victim must be able to prove the fault of the responsible party – this is the essence of any successful motorcycle accident lawsuit. The process of filing suit varies state to state, so it is crucial that accident victims seek the counsel of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in order to fully understand the laws that impact their claims.

If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our renowned motorcycle accident lawyers. We serve accident victims throughout Maine.

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State Motorcycle Accident Laws

Motorcycle accident laws in Maine include:

Helmet Laws

As motorcycle accident statistics underscore, wearing a helmet can mean the difference between life and death in a crash. Maine law requires that all riders under 15 years of age wear a helmet while riding. This age limit distinguishes Maine from states with universal helmet laws (which require all riders to wear a helmet while riding, regardless of their age) and states with no helmet laws.

Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws

Every state has personal injury laws that determine the procedures by which a victim must file a motorcycle accident claim. Personal injury laws in Maine include:

Statute of limitations – There is a two-year statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing a personal injury claim. Once this time limit passes, the injured may not file suit or pursue damages in a court of law. In Maine, the statute of limitations for filing property damage claims (e.g., seeking compensation for damage to one’s motorcycle) and product liability claims (e.g., seeking damages for injuries caused by defective motorcycle parts) are both six years.

Contributory negligence – Maine maintains a doctrine of contributory negligence, by which a victim can be at least partially liable for his or her own injuries and still pursue compensation. However, the amount of compensation to which he or she is legally entitled is reduced in proportion to his or her degree of fault.

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Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Proner & Proner is one of the most highly regarded motorcycle accident law firms in the United States. Our track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions – and our attorneys’ heartfelt dedication to protecting the rights of motorcycle accident victims – makes us the choice of injured bikers throughout the nation. If you are in need of aggressive legal representation, we urge you to entrust your case to the experienced law team at Proner & Proner.

Contact Proner & Proner

If you have been injured or you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation or to learn more about motorcycle accident laws. Our lawyers serve clients throughout Maine. We will work diligently to protect your rights and seek the full measure of damages to which you are entitled.

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*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.














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