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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.

Injury cases in Boston: what to know

Massachusetts recorded 369 traffic deaths in 2024, including 78 pedestrians, according to a report by WalkMassachusetts. Boston's dense streets, older roads and heavy foot traffic make crashes with people on foot and on bikes common.

Massachusetts rules that shape your case

• No-fault first. After a car crash, your own policy's personal injury protection (PIP) pays first, up to $8,000, for medical bills and lost pay.
• When you can claim pain and suffering. A claim for pain and suffering against the other driver is generally allowed only if your reasonable medical costs are more than $2,000, or for serious injuries such as a fracture, permanent and serious disfigurement, or loss of sight or hearing.
• Shared fault. Massachusetts reduces your compensation by your share of the blame. If your share is greater than the share of the people you are suing, you recover nothing.
• Insurance limits. Since July 1, 2025, the minimum bodily injury coverage is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash. Serious injuries often cost more, so your own coverage can matter.
• Deadlines vary. Claims against a city or the Commonwealth have special rules and notice deadlines. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

Where your case is handled

Larger Boston injury lawsuits are usually filed in Suffolk County Superior Court, at the Suffolk County Courthouse, Three Pemberton Square. Most cases settle before trial.

Common cases we handle in Boston

• Car accidents and rideshare crashes
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Truck and motorcycle crashes
• Falls and injuries on unsafe property
• Wrongful death

What to do now

1. Get medical care, and keep every bill. The $2,000 medical threshold matters.
2. Tell your own insurer about the crash so your PIP benefits start.
3. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
4. Save photos, witness names and the police report number. Ask for video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
5. Call us. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.

How we work with Boston clients

Our Boston office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Massachusetts cases are led by a TORKLAW partner licensed in Massachusetts. We meet you in Boston, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video.