Massachusetts · Personal injury
Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
Massachusetts injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
3 years
For most injury claims (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, §§ 2A, 4).
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85)
Car insurance
No-fault state
Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
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- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
Massachusetts personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts?
In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, §§ 2A, 4). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Massachusetts?
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85)
Is Massachusetts a no-fault car insurance state?
Massachusetts is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.