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Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Laws c. 229 governs wrongful death claims and establishes a 3-year statute of limitations. Massachusetts imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Boston's world-renowned hospital system generates substantial medical malpractice wrongful death litigation. Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston) handles the state's highest volume of wrongful death cases.
Exposure in Massachusetts
Source: M.G.L. c. 229
Source: M.G.L. c. 229