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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders injured by another driver in Massachusetts may recover medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Jim Glaser Law represents injured Massachusetts riders and never represents insurance carriers.
The short answer
Motorcycles are excluded from the Massachusetts no-fault PIP system, meaning a rider injured by another driver does not need to clear the $2,000 medical-bill tort threshold to bring a claim for pain and suffering. Recoverable damages include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Massachusetts law does not bar recovery for failing to wear a helmet for adult riders 18 and over, although it may be raised in damages argument. Jim Glaser Law evaluates Massachusetts motorcycle matters at no cost. Motorcycle matters are accepted on contingency.
What does Motorcycle Accidents law cover in Massachusetts?
Motorcycle riders injured by another driver in Massachusetts may recover medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Jim Glaser Law represents injured Massachusetts riders and never represents insurance carriers.
Cases of this kind have been handled by Jim Glaser Law in Massachusetts since 1995. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. For matters Jim Glaser Law accepts on contingency, no attorney's fee is owed unless and until the matter resolves with a recovery to the client; case-related costs and expenses are addressed in the written fee agreement.
Cities we cover
Each Massachusetts city below has a dedicated entry that localizes the motorcycle accidents rule and names the relevant courthouses.
- Boston Suffolk Co.
- Worcester Worcester Co.
- Springfield Hampden Co.
- Cambridge Middlesex Co.
- Lowell Middlesex Co.
- Brockton Plymouth Co.
- Quincy Norfolk Co.
- Lynn Essex Co.
- New Bedford Bristol Co.
- Fall River Bristol Co.
- Newton Middlesex Co.
- Lawrence Essex Co.
- Somerville Middlesex Co.
- Framingham Middlesex Co.
- Haverhill Essex Co.
- Waltham Middlesex Co.
- Malden Middlesex Co.
- Brookline Norfolk Co.
- Plymouth Plymouth Co.
- Medford Middlesex Co.
- Taunton Bristol Co.
- Chicopee Hampden Co.
- Weymouth Norfolk Co.
- Revere Suffolk Co.
- Peabody Essex Co.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the deadline to file a motorcycle accidents claim in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts civil claims of this kind are subject to a three-year limitations period under M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A from the date the cause of action accrues. Some matters carry shorter deadlines (and a few carry longer); telephone the firm for guidance specific to your facts.
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Does Jim Glaser Law offer a free consultation?
Yes. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. Telephone (617) JIM-WINS, the line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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How does Jim Glaser Law charge for motorcycle accidents representation?
Motorcycle Accidents matters are accepted on contingency: no attorney's fee unless and until the matter resolves with a recovery to the client; case-related costs and expenses are addressed in the written fee agreement.
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Where is Jim Glaser Law located?
The principal office is at 77 Pond Street, Sharon, Massachusetts 02067. The firm accepts motorcycle accidents cases statewide. Most consultations are handled by telephone or video.
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Does submitting a question on this site create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Reading this entry, speaking with the AI extension, or submitting a question does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Representation is formed only by a written fee agreement signed by the firm.
This entry constitutes legal information, not legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, Massachusetts.