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Massachusetts Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Massachusetts. Find attorneys who understand Massachusetts law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Massachusetts Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Massachusetts vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Massachusetts's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Massachusetts follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are ...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Massachusetts does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both e...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Massachusetts
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Massachusetts uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Massachusetts Fault System
Massachusetts follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Massachusetts's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85
Massachusetts Damage Caps
Massachusetts does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are generally not available except in specific statutory contexts.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Massachusetts
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 95
Major Northeast Corridor through Boston with heavy commercial traffic.
Interstate 90 (Mass Pike)
East-west toll road connecting Boston to western Massachusetts with significant freight traffic.
Interstate 93
North-south route through Boston connecting to New Hampshire with high truck volumes.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Massachusetts Truck Accident Law
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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