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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 Norfolk County sits in Dedham, at 650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Quincy, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
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.
Questions Worth Asking In Quincy
Ask these in any first conversation:
- 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).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (M.G.L. c. 231, s. 85).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Massachusetts.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
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.
The Deadline To Sue
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). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Quincy Claim
Norfolk County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Quincy. Norfolk County’s superior court is listed in Dedham, at 650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026. The state list of trauma centers names South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, in Norfolk County as well, as a Level II trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Quincy, the nearest Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Milton) in Milton, 3.5 miles, an acute care hospital, then South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, 6.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, 6.6 miles, an acute care hospital. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Milton) is at 199 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186.
Road distance from Quincy 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.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Tufts Medical Center in Boston, 6.8 miles, and New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, 7.0 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Quincy the file shows 12, 25 and 39 Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line.
Closest to Quincy among the places this site covers are Milton, 4.0 miles west; Weymouth, 5.0 miles southeast; and Boston, 5.4 miles north. From Quincy, Worcester lies 41 miles west and Boston 5 miles north.
How The Intake Process Works In Quincy
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Massachusetts. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a public employee caused my injury?
Possibly. Special claim or notice steps can apply (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4). Skipping a required notice step can end a claim. An early start protects your rights.
What decides how long a claim takes?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. 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). 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.
Does it matter that I was partly to blame?
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 and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
Are there limits on an injury award in Massachusetts?
The amount is shown by the medical records and the proof of your losses; ask an attorney whether any limit applies to your facts. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
What coverage must a driver near Quincy have?
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 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 Quincy?
On the federal list the nearest Massachusetts acute care or critical access hospital is Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Milton) in Milton (3.5 miles, straight line), then South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth (6.6 miles) and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain (6.6 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Quincy?
Closest by straight line are Milton (4.0 miles west), Weymouth (5.0 miles southeast) and Boston (5.4 miles north).
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