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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.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Randolph because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Massachusetts treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about Massachusetts injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
Questions Worth Asking In Randolph
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Massachusetts.
- 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).
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
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. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims, so ask about yours. 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).
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
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.
Courts and Hospitals Near Randolph
Randolph lies in Norfolk County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Norfolk County, the Massachusetts court directory shows the superior court 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 Randolph, the nearest Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, 5.0 miles, an acute care hospital, then Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Milton) in Milton, 5.2 miles, an acute care hospital, then Boston Medical Center-South in Brockton, 5.6 miles, an acute care hospital. South Shore Hospital is at 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190.
Road distance from Randolph 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.
The file also lists Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton at 7.1 miles and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain at 9.3 miles. Counting Massachusetts acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Randolph: 5 within 10 miles, 25 within 25 miles, 40 within 50 miles.
Other places this site covers near Randolph: Milton at 4.6 miles north, Weymouth at 5.9 miles east, Quincy at 6.1 miles north. The reference cities are 11 miles north (Boston) and 39 miles west (Worcester).
How The Intake Process Works In Randolph
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Massachusetts. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired anyone.
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
Which court would hear an injury case from Randolph?
The court is chosen by the type and size of the case and where the injury happened. Ask your attorney to confirm it. The court listing described above names the local court locations.
How many years do I have to sue after an injury in Massachusetts?
Most injury claims must be filed within three years (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 2A). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (M.G.L. c. 260, s. 7). A claim against a government body has its own notice step (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4).
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). Insurers often raise this point first. An attorney can explain how the rule fits your facts.
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 amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
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 Randolph?
On the federal list the nearest Massachusetts acute care or critical access hospital is South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth (5.0 miles, straight line), then Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Milton) in Milton (5.2 miles) and Boston Medical Center-South in Brockton (5.6 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Randolph have their own page here?
Milton is 4.6 miles north of Randolph, Weymouth is 5.9 miles east and Quincy is 6.1 miles north, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
Do I have to give notice before suing a government body?
Special rules may apply. Special claim or notice steps can apply (M.G.L. c. 258, s. 4). The notice steps can differ from those for other claims. Write down the date and place of the injury.
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