Massachusetts Car Accident Claims
Legal Options After a Car Accident in Massachusetts
Quick Facts
- Statute: 3 years.
- Fault Rule: Pure comparative negligence.
- Minimum Coverage: $20,000 per person / $40,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage.
Key Facts for Massachusetts Accident Claims
Statute of Limitations
3 years.
Personal injury claims
Fault System
Pure comparative negligence.
Comparative fault rules
Min. Liability Coverage
$20,000 per person / $40,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage.
State minimums
Uninsured Motorist
Must be offered unless rejected in writing.
Coverage status
Statute of Limitations in Massachusetts
Comparative Fault: Pure comparative negligence. Minimum Liability Coverage: $20,000 per person / $40,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage. Uninsured Motorist: Must be offered unless rejected in writing.
Massachusetts's Fault System
Massachusetts applies a pure comparative negligence system. Injured parties can recover damages even if partially at fault, with compensation reduced by their percentage of fault. Proper documentation of the accident, including witness statements and police reports, is critical to accurately establish liability and maximize recovery.
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Insurance Requirements
Massachusetts drivers must carry minimum liability coverage of 20/40/5. Liability insurance protects others from bodily injury and property damage caused by your negligence. Insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage unless rejected. UM coverage is important to protect victims financially if the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance.
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