Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Massachusetts

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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research

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Statute of Limitations

Massachusetts General Laws c. 260 § 2A provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Massachusetts courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Massachusetts uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Suffolk and Middlesex Superior Courts handle Boston-area asbestos cases.

3 years from diagnosis

Massachusetts Data

Exposure in Massachusetts

Source: Massachusetts Cancer Registry 2024

Source: NIOSH Massachusetts Occupational Data

Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Massachusetts

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Mesothelioma Program / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center