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Resource Links for Massachusetts Drug Recalls and Medical Device Lawsuits:
- Massachusetts Bad Drug Lawsuits & Massachusetts Defective Medical Device Cases
- State of Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- Massachusetts Medical Resources
- State of Massachusetts Legal Resources
- State, County and Bar Associations
- Legal Services for Massachusetts Communities
Massachusetts Bad Drug Lawsuits & Massachusetts Defective Medical Device Cases
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) usually recalls pharmaceutical medications and medical devices only after the products have caused significant harm or adverse effects to hundreds if not thousands of patients. Usually, the victims have no other option than to file a Massachusetts bad drug lawsuit, medical malpractice claim, or Massachusetts defective medical device case against the pharmaceutical company, medical device manufacturer, hospital and/or doctor responsible for the victim’s damages.
However, these cases tend to be highly complex and often require the skills of a competent attorney with years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of Massachusetts tort law. The list below provides links to valuable resources for victims determining whether the victim has a valid claim for compensation. This includes the Massachusetts statute of limitations, legal resources, medical resources, State Bar Associations and access to quality legal services.
State of Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts Civil Statute of Limitations Laws – Code Prov. (Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 260, § 4)
It is important understand the Massachusetts statute of limitations code which greatly restricts the amount of time victims or their surviving family members can file a lawsuit for compensation claim against every party at fault for their injuries. Any failure to file the required documentation in the appropriate Massachusetts courthouse could strip away the only opportunity the victim or surviving family members have to obtain recompense.
- Personal Injury / Negligence – 3 Years
- Product Liability – 3 Years
- Wrongful Death – 3 Years
- Medical Malpractice – 3 Years ‘with Discovery Rule. Maximum of 7 years after injury, unless foreign object involved and then SOL runs from when object is, or should have been, discovered.’
Massachusetts Medical Resources
- Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Massachusetts Office of Attorney General – Consumer Protection
State of Massachusetts Legal Resources
Trial Court Law Libraries
2 Center Plaza
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-8383
Worcester Law Library
184 Main St
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 831-2525
Norfolk Law Library
649 High St #210
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-1401
Hampshire Law Library
99 Main St # 1
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-2297
Mass Commonwealth-Law Library
441 N Main St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 491-3475
State, County and City Bar Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
20 West St
Boston, MA 02111
Work Phone: (617) 338-0500
healy@massbar.org
Bar Association of Norfolk County
15 Cottage Ave Ste 206
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-9693
norfolkcountybar@aol.com
Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0615
gbyrne@bostonbar.org
Bristol County Bar Association
448 County St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-1303
Hampden County Bar Association
50 State St
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 732-4660
Worcester County Bar Association
370 Main St Ste 975
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 752-1311
Legal Services for Massachusetts Communities
Skilled personal injury attorneys who specialize in Massachusetts defective medical device cases, medical malpractice claims, and Massachusetts bad drug lawsuits are available in every urban center, rural area and community in the state including:
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
- Lowell
- Cambridge
- Brockton
- New Bedford
- Fall River
- Lynn
- Quincy