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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 Groton was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Massachusetts law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Groton
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85).
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Massachusetts is three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A).
- Any ceiling. 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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How Fault Is Divided
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.
Time Limits To Know
The general time limit for an injury claim in Massachusetts is 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). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Groton Claim
Middlesex County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Groton. 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 Groton, the nearest Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals in Leominster, 11.2 miles, an acute care hospital, then Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, 11.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Emerson Hospital in West Concord, 14.6 miles, an acute care hospital. UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals is at 60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA 01453. UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals is in Worcester County, outside Middlesex County.
Road distance from Groton is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
Further down the same list are UMass Memorial Medical Center (Marlborough Campus) in Marlborough (17.8 miles) and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington (20.2 miles). The file lists 0 Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Groton, 10 within 25 miles and 38 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Closest to Groton among the places this site covers are Leominster, 12.2 miles southwest; Lowell, 12.5 miles east; and Fitchburg, 12.8 miles west. Boston is 34 miles southeast of Groton and Worcester is 27 miles southwest.
How To Take The First Step In Groton
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Massachusetts. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire anyone.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a claim against a government entity different in Massachusetts?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
Can I expect a quick settlement?
There is no fixed time. Settlement usually comes after the extent of your injury is known. Court dates add months.
What is the Massachusetts statute of limitations for an injury claim?
Generally three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A). A child can have extra time, and so can a few other limited situations (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 7). Write down the date of the injury now.
What if the other side says I caused part of the accident?
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). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims. Keep every bill, because the economic part of a claim is proved by records.
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
At least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $30,000 for property damage (M.G.L. c. 90, s. 34A and s. 34O). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
What is the nearest hospital to Groton?
On the federal list the nearest Massachusetts acute care or critical access hospital is UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals in Leominster (11.2 miles, straight line), then Lowell General Hospital in Lowell (11.6 miles) and Emerson Hospital in West Concord (14.6 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Groton have their own page here?
Leominster is 12.2 miles southwest of Groton, Lowell is 12.5 miles east and Fitchburg is 12.8 miles west, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
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