This directory presents Massachusetts’s most accomplished personal injury lawyers—attorneys who have achieved remarkable results for clients throughout the Commonwealth. These professionals have been selected for their trial success, professional recognition, and commitment to excellence.
Personal Injury Law in Massachusetts
Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar rule. You can recover damages as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault. When you’re 50% or less responsible, compensation is reduced by your fault percentage. Being 51% or more at fault bars any recovery.
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Massachusetts is three years from the date of injury. Medical malpractice claims must be filed within three years of discovery or within seven years of the negligent act (subject to certain exceptions). Wrongful death actions have a three-year limitation period.
Massachusetts doesn’t impose caps on damages in most personal injury cases. The state maintains a modified no-fault auto insurance system requiring Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, though serious injuries may step outside the no-fault system. Massachusetts maintains specific statutes governing premises liability, product liability, and dram shop liability. The state’s combination of dense urban areas (Boston), suburban communities, and rural regions creates diverse injury scenarios. Massachusetts also has robust consumer protection laws and sees significant medical malpractice cases given the concentration of hospitals and healthcare facilities, particularly in Boston.
