Boston Accident Law Snapshot

Boston Car Accident Claims

Legal Options After a Car Accident in Boston

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Quick Facts

  • Statute: 3 years.
  • Fault Rule: Pure comparative negligence.
  • Minimum Coverage: 20/40/5.

Key Facts for Boston Accident Claims

Statute of Limitations

3 years.

Personal injury claims

Fault System

Pure comparative negligence.

Comparative fault rules

Min. Liability Coverage

20/40/5.

State minimums

Uninsured Motorist

Must be offered unless rejected in writing.

Coverage status

Statute of Limitations in Boston

Comparative Fault: Pure comparative negligence. Minimum Liability Coverage: 20/40/5. Uninsured Motorist: Must be offered unless rejected in writing.

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Boston's Fault System

Massachusetts applies pure comparative negligence. Injured parties can recover damages even if partially at fault, with compensation reduced by the percentage of fault. Accurate documentation and witness statements are essential to prove liability and maximize recovery in Boston car accident claims.

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Insurance Requirements

Boston drivers must carry minimum liability insurance of 20/40/5. Liability coverage pays for injuries and property damage caused to others. Insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage unless rejected. UM coverage protects victims financially in accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Three years from the date of the accident.

Yes, with damages reduced by your percentage of fault.

20/40/5 coverage.

It must be offered but may be rejected in writing.

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