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All states have laws that govern when a personal injury claim can be filed, how much victims can recover and if they can take their claim to court. We’ll discuss some of the state’s personal injury laws that you need to know.
Car Accidents- Car accidents are a leading cause of accidental deaths and injuries in U.S., so a lot of personal injury claims arise out of the car, motorcycle or truck accidents. If you are injured in a traffic accident, Massachusetts’s no-fault car accident rule applies which states that unless your injuries are severe, you need to file your injury and property damage claims with your auto insurer.
You can file a formal injury claim if your monetary damages exceed $2,000 and you suffered a permanent injury.
Dog bites- Under Massachusetts law, dog owners are “strictly liable” for any injuries caused by their pet regardless of the animal’s past behavior. However, a dog bite victim is ineligible for compensation if they were trespassing, teasing or abusing the attacking animal.
The Statute of Limitations- You have three years from the date the accident occurred to file your personal injury claim.
Claims against the government-If you have a claim against a city, state or federal governmental agency, you have two years to file a formal complaint and three years to file a civil suit.
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