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Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts personal injury SOL: 3 years (MGL c. 260, § 2A). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 3-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 21 (MGL c. 260, § 7). Wrongful death: 3 years from death (MGL c. 229, § 2). Modified comparative fault — 51% bar (MGL c. 231, § 85). Massachusetts product liability follows strict liability in tort.
Age 21 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 3 years from death for wrongful death
Massachusetts Data
Exposure in Massachusetts
Source: Boston Children's Hospital
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
Source: MGL c. 260
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital — NICU (Level IV)
Brigham and Women's Hospital — NICU (Level III)
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