Enhances pedestrian safety by increasing compensation limits and extending notice periods for injuries.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase the compensation limits for injuries sustained on sidewalks and boulevards. It raises the maximum compensation from $5,000 to $100,000 and extends the notice period for injured parties to two years after their incapacity is removed. If the injured party dies, their executor or administrator can give notice within two years of their appointment.
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