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Maine is nestled amongst the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. It is the northeastern most U.S. state. Known for its rocky coastline, maritime history, and abundance of green open spaces, it’s a beautiful state to visit. Moose are plentiful in Baxter State Park, which is home to Mount Katahdin. It is also the northern endpoint of the Appalachian Trail.
Lighthouses such as the candy-striped beacon at West Quoddy Head, dot the coast. As do lobster shacks and the sandy beaches of Ogunquit and Old Orchard.
There are several things you need to know if you’re a US or Canadian Snowbird involved in a car accident in Maine. The US state follows a traditional “fault”-based system when it comes to financial responsibility for losses stemming from a Maine car accident.
From the date of a Maine car accident, you have six years to bring a civil action to court. If this timeline expires, any rights or remedies you have, expire. People who can claim include drivers and passengers of cars, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Maine is a “modified comparative fault” state. In other words, your percentage level of fault directly impacts the amount of money you can recover for your injuries. Additionally, if you are more than 50% at fault for the accident, you will receive no compensation.
Most Snowbirds’ personal car insurance policies provide additional levels of protection. These contractual benefits include accident benefits, uninsured, and underinsured motorist protection. These contractual claims must be processed in their home state or province, or where the car insurance policy was purchased.
Any personal injury law firm or personal injury attorney we recommend has shown they have extensive knowledge and expertise you can trust when faced with the challenge of a cross-border accident. In most instances, you can deal directly with them by going to their website. As an alternative, you are welcome to complete the contact form or give us a call.
Snowbird Accidents is not a law firm. We are an International “Qualifying Referrer”. We provide information about car accidents, car insurance options, medical insurance options, personal injuries, and more. We do not provide legal advice. That is the job of the personal injury attorney or lawyer that you end up retaining.
We can recommend personal injury lawyers familiar with the complexities of cross-border accidents in the province you reside in and the state you were injured in. The lawyers and attorneys recommended by us are leaders in their field and frequently deal with catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
The Snowbird Helpline offers peace of mind if the unthinkable happens. We are here to connect you with a team of lawyers and attorneys that are knowledgeable about personal injury claims, no matter what province or state you were injured in.
When a serious personal injury happens in a different country, you quickly need help. That’s where Snowbird Helpline comes in. Our team has extensive knowledge and expertise that you can trust when faced with the challenge of a cross-border accident.
We are not lawyers or a law firm. No legal fees are paid or shared with us. Instead, we offer advice on what your next steps should be and who you should contact. We recommend personal injury lawyers and attorneys that are familiar with the complexities of cross-border accidents.
For over 35 years, we have assisted Canadian snowbirds involved in car accidents and other personal injury accidents in the United States.
Snowbird Accidents assists people experiencing serious personal injuries of all kinds. Primarily we assist with those who have been involved in serious car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, or trucking accidents.
We are here to help organize the steps you have to take with your insurance company and connect you with experienced personal injury lawyers and attorneys, and more.
Snowbird Accidents is a USA corporation with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, and offices in Toronto, Canada.
We offer expertise and personal injury lawyer recommendations in over 50 states and 10 provinces. To quickly get in touch with us about your situation, give us a call at 1-800-436-0353.
Our goal is to be accessible at all times to snowbirds who require assistance. You can fill out our online contact form or give us a call at 1-800-436-0353.
Additionally, you can contact the lawyers mentioned on our site directly through their websites or online contact information.
Your health and safety, plus the health and safety of your family or other injured parties is always top priority. Be sure to seek out medical attention immediately. It is important to make sure the police are contacted.
If possible, while still on the scene, obtain the driver’s license and insurance information of those involved in the accident. If possible, get contact information for all witnesses. Additionally, you should take notes and pictures of everything you can. This includes the scene of the accident, the other car, any visible injuries, and what caused the accident if known.
Make sure that your doctors are informed about the accident and all of your injuries. Take notes of what the doctor advises and keep a record of your injuries and healing process.
As soon as you are able, contact Snowbird Helpline. We can help advise you of the next steps you should take.
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