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Premises Liability Laws in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers, with duties informed by visitor status under Massachusetts case law. The 3-year personal-injury statute of limitations at M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A applies to most premises claims, and Massachusetts follows modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under c. 231, § 85.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Premises-liability claims in Massachusetts must generally be filed within 3 years of the injury.
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Fault & Liability Rules
Massachusetts applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is not greater than the total fault of the defendants can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is more than 50% at fault is barred from recovery.
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