In Massachusetts, you have three years from the date of the accident to bring a claim for your injuries.  This is called the Statute of Limitations (SOL).  The public policy reason behind a SOL is it would be inherently unfair to have a lawsuit come out of thin air years after an accident when all of the evidence and documentation is lost.  In order to preserve your rights to bring a claim, you must file a complaint in Court within the three year period after an accident.  The case can continue; it’s the filing that is important. If you are unsure as to whether you have a valid claim, contact our office for a free case evaluation!