Victims of negligence who suffer a personal injury have three years to sue under Massachusetts law. This means you must bring a lawsuit within three years from the date you suffered your spinal cord injury.
However, it’s best to consult a lawyer as soon as possible after your injuries. Spinal cord injury claims are complex and require some time for preparation. If you wait too long, you risk missing out on recovering damages for your injury. Your legal team and medical team need time to evaluate your condition and have a realistic view of your long-term prognosis before your lawyer can accurately assess the value of your claim.
Additionally, as time passes, you risk diminished quality or the disappearance of valuable evidence to support your claim. For example, witnesses might forget the details associated with the accident that led to your injury, or they might move away or die. This makes it difficult, sometimes impossible, to get their testimony.