Augment LeadsMaine workers' comp claims follow their own agency, forms and clocks. This page covers each, sourced, plus intake questions for Maine callers. To compare states, see workers' comp deadlines by state.
The Maine workers' comp system
Maine claims go to the Workers' Compensation Board as petitions. 39-A M.R.S. 306 sets the time to file, and the clock can start from the employer's required first report of injury instead of the injury date.
Deadlines a Maine worker has to meet
Notice within 60 days
Under 39-A M.R.S. 301, for injuries on or after January 1, 2020, notice must be given within 60 days after the injury (30 days for 2013 to 2019 injuries). The notice states the time, place, cause and nature of the injury, and can go to the employer, a supervisor, a designated employee or on-site medical staff.
Two years, or six after a payment
306 bars a petition not filed within two years after the injury or the employer's first report, whichever is later. If benefits were paid within that time, the limit is six years from the most recent payment.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the Maine Workers' Compensation Board.
Maine intake questions
- When was the injury, and who did you tell at work?
- Did your employer file a first report of injury?
- Have any benefits been paid, including treatment by a company medical provider? When was the last payment?
How our Maine leads work
Pick Maine and any other states where you're licensed; we screen every injured worker against your filters and send the lead to your firm alone. Unqualified leads are replaced. The service is on workers' comp leads for attorneys, and exclusive vs shared leads explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Maine worker have to give notice?
Under 39-A M.R.S. 301, within 60 days after the injury for injuries on or after January 1, 2020. Confirm current rules with the Maine Workers' Compensation Board.
How long does a Maine worker have to file a petition?
39-A M.R.S. 306 allows two years after the injury or the employer's first report, whichever is later, or six years from the last payment if benefits were paid. Confirm current rules with the Maine Workers' Compensation Board.
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