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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (MGL c. 260 § 2A). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar. Claims against MassDOT or other state entities require a Presentment within 6 months under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (MGL c. 258 § 4). Massachusetts has no-fault PIP coverage requirements for commercial vehicles above a certain threshold.
3 years from date of accident
Exposure in Massachusetts
Source: MassDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: MassDOT Revenue Data