What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Maine?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:09:03 GMT

Juries in Maine are specifically instructed to consider the comparative negligence of the plaintiff when deciding medical malpractice awards. They are also instructed to specify the exact amount of damages to be paid by each defendant in cases with multiple defendants. That said, the amount of medical malpractice damages is only limited in cases of wrongful death. When a wrongful death has occurred, damages for noneconomic reasons such as pain and suffering are limited to $250,000 and punitive damages are limited to $75,000.

What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:10:41 GMT

Once the Board receives a complaint it forwards the complaint the doctor (or other medical professional under its jurisdiction) who has thirty days to respond to the allegations. Approximately, three months after receipt of the complaint the Board reviews the complaint, the doctor’s response and any supporting investigative materials and decides whether the case should be dismissed or whether a letter of guidance or sanctions against the doctor should be imposed.