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The short answer. In Massachusetts most injury claims must be filed within three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A). A child, or a person whose mental illness left them incapacitated when the claim arose, may have more time (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 7). The trial court for Middlesex County sits in Woburn, at 200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Everett was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Massachusetts’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Everett Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Massachusetts.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
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When You Were Partly At Fault
A person who is fifty percent at fault or less can still recover in Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85 sets the rule.
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
What An Award Can Include
In an ordinary injury claim in Massachusetts, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. For a car crash claim, you can recover for pain and suffering only if reasonable treatment costs pass $2,000, unless the injury causes death, loses a body member, causes serious and permanent disfigurement or a listed loss of sight or hearing, or is a fracture (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 6D).
Ask an attorney which rules, if any, reach your case.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Most injury claims in Massachusetts must be filed within three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 7).
A wrongful death claim follows its own rules, so ask which date applies (M.G.L. c. 229, s. 2). If a government body may be responsible, the steps can differ (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
The Court and Hospitals Behind an Everett Claim
The Census Bureau places Everett in Middlesex County. For Middlesex County, the Massachusetts court directory shows the superior court in Woburn, at 200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801. The state list of trauma centers names Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, in Middlesex County as well, as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Everett, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston are about equally close, 3.1 and 3.1 miles away (they differ by less than a tenth of a mile). Third is Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, 3.3 miles, an acute care hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital is at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. Massachusetts General Hospital is in Suffolk County, outside Middlesex County.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Everett is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
Further down the same list are Melrosewakefield Healthcare in Melrose (3.8 miles) and Tufts Medical Center in Boston (3.9 miles). The file lists 14 hospitals within 10 miles of Everett, 29 within 25 miles and 43 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Other places this site covers near Everett: Chelsea at 1.3 miles southeast, Malden at 1.6 miles north, Somerville at 2.6 miles southwest. The reference cities are 5 miles south (Boston) and 40 miles west (Worcester).
Starting Your Claim Review In Everett
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Massachusetts. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
Until someone calls, make a simple record: what happened, the date and time, names of anyone who saw it, the treatment you have had, and the days you missed from work. Keep every bill and letter in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Massachusetts?
Within three years for most injury claims (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 7). Do not wait to ask.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Massachusetts law, you can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85). Photographs and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Massachusetts?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
Does Massachusetts require drivers to carry liability insurance?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (M.G.L. c. 90, s. 34A and s. 34O). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
Which hospital is closest to Everett?
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston are about equally close on the federal hospital list, 3.1 and 3.1 miles away in a straight line. Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge is 3.3 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Everett does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Chelsea, 1.3 miles southeast; Malden, 1.6 miles north; and Somerville, 2.6 miles southwest, all in a straight line from Everett.
Is there a notice requirement for a claim against a city or county?
Special rules may apply. Special claim or notice steps can apply (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4). The rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
How should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Tell the police or the owner of the property what happened. Take photographs and write the details down while they are fresh.
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