Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Car Accident

I was involved in a car accident back in May involving a commercial tractor trailer. I was wondering how long a person has to sue for injuries and pain and suffering. I am still dealing with a lot of lower back and neck pain as a result of the accident.


Asked on 3/17/04, 1:58 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

David Slepkow Slepkow Slepkow & Associates, Inc.

Re: Car Accident

Thank you for the email. The staute of limitations for automobile accidents is 3 years. I would be happy to set up a consultation with you.

David Slepkow

Slepkow Slepkow & Bettencourt Inc.

401-437-1100

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Answered on 3/18/04, 10:49 am
Patricia Joyce Law Office of Patricia M. Joyce

Re: Car Accident

Massachusetts has a 3 year statute of limitations on lawsuits for motor vehicle accidents.

However, until you are finished receiving medical care related to the incident, there is no way to determine what an appropriate amount of compensation should be.

You did not say whether you had an attorney representing you at this time. If you are dealing with the other driver's or even your own insurance company without legal guidance, you take the risk that you will not receive all the compensation for your injuries and damages to which you are entitled.

If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office.

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Answered on 3/17/04, 4:05 pm
Stephen Fine Law Offices of Stephen R. Fine

Re: Car Accident

3 years from date of accident

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Answered on 3/17/04, 7:18 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Car Accident

Massachusetts has a three(3)year statute of limitations i.e. suit must be commenced within three (3) years of the date of the accident. However you should not be dealing with the other parties, attornies or insurance company, or even your own insurance company for that matter except through an attorney who can prevent your jeopardizing your claim. If I can be of further assistance feel free to contact me.

JOSEPH M. MURRAY, ESQ.

56 NORTH BEDFORD STREET

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333-1173

(508) 378-3944

[email protected]

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Answered on 3/17/04, 8:00 pm
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: Car Accident

YOu have three years from date of accidnet. I the meantime, dont sign ant documents related to accident. Insuraqnce companies sometimes offer to settle for what appears to be a "fair" ofer. Generally it's not.

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Answered on 3/17/04, 8:30 pm


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