Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorneys who understand the state’s 51% comparative fault bar, the no-fault auto regime (PIP) with the tort threshold, and the strict Massachusetts Tort Claims Act presentment rules.

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How we match your Massachusetts personal injury case

When you submit a Massachusetts personal injury matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A personal injury matter needs someone who handles personal injury work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Massachusetts law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Massachusetts who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Exhibit A

What happens with a personal injury claim in Massachusetts

Day 0
It happens.
Get medical care and keep every record — photos, names, the report number. In Massachusetts, what you document now is what your claim is built on.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Massachusetts personal injury attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Your attorney builds the file.
Reports, medical records, witnesses, camera footage, insurance policies. This is the part insurers hope you skip.
Months 1–6
Demand and negotiation.
Your attorney sends a demand and negotiates with the insurer. Massachusetts’s fault rule matters here — Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (M.G.L. c. 231, § 85) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants.
Before the 3-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Massachusetts gives 3 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Settlement or verdict.
You pay nothing along the way. The fee — typically 33% — comes only out of what’s recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing.

Statute of Limitations: 3 years
3 years from the date of injury (M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A)
Fault Rule: 51%
Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (M.G.L. c. 231, § 85) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants
Damages Cap: No cap
No general cap on compensatory damages in standard PI. Massachusetts Tort Claims Act caps damages against public employers at $100,000 per claim (M.G.L. c. 258, § 2). Medical malpractice non-economic cap $500,000 (with exceptions) under M.G.L. c. 231, § 60H.
Government-Claim Notice: 2 years
Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (M.G.L. c. 258, § 4): written presentment to the executive officer within 2 years; suit may be filed after 6-month investigation period.
Joint and Several Liability: Retained
Retained — Massachusetts applies joint and several liability among tortfeasors at common law, with contribution rights among defendants.
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

Massachusetts applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under M.G.L. c. 231, § 85 — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants. The standard PI SOL is three years under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. The Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (M.G.L. c. 258) requires presentment of claims against public employers within 2 years, and caps damages at $100,000 against the Commonwealth and most public employers per claim. Massachusetts is a no-fault auto state with PIP coverage under M.G.L. c. 90, § 34A, and tort recovery requires meeting the threshold under M.G.L. c. 231, § 6D. Massachusetts also generally does not allow punitive damages outside specific statutes — a major difference from many states.

Exhibit B

When to call a personal injury attorney in Massachusetts

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Exhibit C

Personal Injury cases we take in Massachusetts

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Slip and fall on premises

Massachusetts premises liability follows actual or constructive notice. Papadopoulos v. Target Corp. eliminated the special natural-accumulation rule for ice and snow, applying ordinary negligence instead.

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Exhibit D

How much do Massachusetts personal injury attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

Massachusetts · Personal Injury

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most Massachusetts personal injury attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

Personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Massachusetts’s no-punitive-damages rule (outside statutory carve-outs) and PIP coordination make case strategy distinctive. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

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Exhibit E

What your Massachusetts personal injury compensation can include

A Massachusetts personal injury recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped in standard PI cases. Public-employer claims capped at $100,000 under M.G.L. c. 258, § 2.

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Exhibit F

Massachusetts personal injury questions, answered

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Three years from the date of injury under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. Wrongful death is three years from death (or from when the cause was discovered) under M.G.L. c. 229, § 2. Claims against public employers under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act require written presentment within 2 years under M.G.L. c. 258, § 4.

Under M.G.L. c. 231, § 85, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants you recover nothing.

Auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes (with PIP and the tort threshold); slip-and-falls; ice and snow cases (Papadopoulos changed the framework); dog bites (strict liability under M.G.L. c. 140, § 155); defective products; medical malpractice (with tribunal screening under c. 231, § 60B); nursing home neglect; premises liability; negligent security; workplace third-party claims; and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. Massachusetts requires insurers to offer UM/UIM under M.G.L. c. 175, § 113L.

Most settle, but Suffolk, Middlesex, and Worcester county juries return real verdicts when liability is clear. Defense insurers know which firms try cases.

The Massachusetts Tort Claims Act applies. You must serve written presentment within 2 years on the executive officer of the public employer under M.G.L. c. 258, § 4. Damages are capped at $100,000 per claim against the Commonwealth and most public employers under § 2.

Massachusetts personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm.

Personal Injury attorneys by city in Massachusetts

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Other case types in Massachusetts

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Animal Incident attorneysMassachusetts holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for an unprovoked bite even if it’s the dog’s first offense.

Business Dispute attorneysMA’s 2018 non-compete reform added 10-day notice, "garden leave" pay, and 12-month limits — non-competes are no longer easy to enforce.

Car Accident attorneysMA is a no-fault auto state with a $2,000 medical-bill threshold — you can sue for pain and suffering only if your reasonable medical expenses exceed that amount.

Consumer Protection attorneysChapter 93A, Massachusetts’ consumer protection law, is one of the country’s strongest — willful violations get doubled or tripled damages plus attorney fees, and a 30-day demand letter is required first.

Criminal Defense attorneysMA’s 2018 criminal justice reform ended mandatory minimums for many drug offenses and adjusted parole eligibility — counsel knows what changed.

Defective Product attorneysMA treats breach of warranty as the primary products-liability theory — strict liability as such isn’t recognized, but warranty law provides parallel protection.

Employment attorneysThe state discrimination commission (MCAD) handles Massachusetts employment-discrimination charges — and the 300-day filing window plus right-to-sue letter framework parallels federal practice.

Family Law attorneysMA is an equitable-distribution state — and the 2011 alimony reform set duration limits, ending the era of indefinite alimony.

Immigration attorneysMA has immigration court in Boston — and a 2022 state law allows undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses.

Lemon Law attorneysThe MA Lemon Law covers new and used vehicles within 1 year/15,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays your attorney fees if you win.

Medical Malpractice attorneysMA med-mal requires a Medical Tribunal screening before your case proceeds — and there’s a $500K cap on non-economic damages, with exceptions for substantial impairment.

Slip and Fall attorneysMA premises liability changed course in 2010 — landowners now have a duty to address snow and ice hazards, natural or not.

Social Security Disability attorneysMA disability hearing offices in Boston, Lawrence, and Worcester process moderate volumes — and First Circuit federal precedent is comparatively favorable on review.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysMA workers’ comp runs through the Department of Industrial Accidents — and temporary total benefits are 60% of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum.

Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys

How we match your Massachusetts personal injury case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a personal injury claim in Massachusetts

It happens.

Tell us what happened.

Your attorney builds the file.

Demand and negotiation.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Settlement or verdict.

When to call a personal injury attorney in Massachusetts

Personal Injury cases we take in Massachusetts

Slip and fall on premises

Dog bites

Medical malpractice intersection

Product liability

Premises negligence at retailers

Workplace injuries (third-party claims)

School and daycare injuries

Recreational injuries (Cape Cod, ski, water)

Negligent security / assault on premises

Nursing home neglect and abuse

MBTA and public transit incidents

Wrongful death

How much do Massachusetts personal injury attorneys cost?

What your Massachusetts personal injury compensation can include

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Non-Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Punitive Damages (Generally Unavailable)

Loss of Consortium

Wrongful Death

Chapter 93A Multiple Damages

Massachusetts personal injury questions, answered

Personal Injury attorneys by city in Massachusetts

Other case types in Massachusetts

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