Product Liability Settlements in Massachusetts

If you have been involved in a product liability in Massachusetts, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Massachusetts follows the modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Product Liability Settlement Range in Massachusetts

Nationally, product liability settlements range from $10,000 to $500,000. In Massachusetts, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$10,000

Estimated

$75,000

High

$500,000

How Massachusetts Law Affects Your Product Liability Claim

Massachusetts uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and has no statutory cap on compensatory or non-economic damages in personal injury cases. The state's mandatory automobile insurance and no-fault PIP system affect how car accident claims are processed before a tort lawsuit can be filed. Boston is home to a highly active plaintiffs' bar, contributing to above-average settlement values.

Under Massachusetts's modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 51% or more.

Factors Affecting Product Liability Claims in Massachusetts

✓Type of defect (design, manufacturing, or marketing)
✓Severity and permanence of injuries caused
✓Whether the product was used as intended
✓Number of victims affected (mass tort potential)
✓Manufacturer's knowledge of the defect
✓Recall history and regulatory compliance
✓Availability of alternative safer designs

Common Product Liability Injuries

Burns from defective electronics or appliancesChoking hazards from children's productsToxic exposure from contaminated productsInjuries from defective auto parts (tires, airbags)Surgical mesh and medical device complicationsPharmaceutical side effects and adverse reactionsElectrocution from faulty wiring or appliances

Relevant Massachusetts Statutes

•Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A (statute of limitations)
•Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 85 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
•Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 155 (dog bite strict liability)

Product Liability Claims in Massachusetts Cities

If your product liability occurred in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.