Notice Requirements of Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Christopher Earley | | General Injury Information

Here are some various notice requirements in Massachusetts that you must be aware of if you have been injured:

  • Defects in public way causing personal injury or property damage – 30 days;
  • Snow or ice on a public way or private property causing personal injury or property damage – 30 days;
  • Ski area operators’ negligence causing personal injury to skiers – 90 days;
  • Federal Tort Claims Act – two years for written presentment;
  • Massachusetts Tort Claims Act – two years for written presentment;
  • Hit and run accidents – must notify police and insurer within 24 hours of the accident.
Author: Christopher Earley
Christopher Earley

Nearly twenty years ago when I opened my practice I decided to dedicate my career to advancing the rights of injury victims against powerful insurance companies. Personally, I find great satisfaction in helping good and honest people who have been wronged due to no fault of their own. I am really proud to have earned our clients’ hard-earned trust by running a law firm our clients can always count on to do the right thing.