Maine § 24 §2951 Provision for structured awards

Maine Statutes

§ 24 §2951 — Provision for structured awards

Maine § 24 §2951

Title 24INSURANCE

Ch. 21MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 24, § 24 §2951 (2026).

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1.Definition. As used in this subchapter, the term "health care services" means acts of diagnosis, treatment, medical evaluation or advice or such other acts as may be permissible under the health care licensing, certification or registration laws of this State.

2.Structured awards; periodic payments. In any action for professional negligence, the court in which the action is brought shall, at the request of either party, enter a judgment ordering that money damages or its equivalent for future damages of the judgment creditor, exclusive of litigation expenses, be paid in whole or in part by periodic payments rather than by a lump-sum payment if the award equals or exceeds $250,000 in future damages, including, but not limited to, expert witness fees, attorneys' fees and court costs.

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Definition.
As used in this subchapter, the term "health care services" means acts of diagnosis, treatment, medical evaluation or advice or such other acts as may be permissible under the health care licensing, certification or registration laws of this State.
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Structured awards; periodic payments.
In any action for professional negligence, the court in which the action is brought shall, at the request of either party, enter a judgment ordering that money damages or its equivalent for future damages of the judgment creditor, exclusive of litigation expenses, be paid in whole or in part by periodic payments rather than by a lump-sum payment if the award equals or exceeds $250,000 in future damages, including, but not limited to, expert witness fees, attorneys' fees and court costs.