Massachusetts § 6C - Amount recoverable
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6C — Amount recoverable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6C. Amount recoverable
Section 6C. Except as otherwise provided in chapter one hundred and fifty-two, if a cause of action exists against an employer under section one of chapter one hundred and fifty-three, or because of the negligence of the employer himself, for an injury resulting in death which is not instantaneous or is preceded by conscious suffering, if there is any person who would have been entitled to bring an action under section two B, the legal representatives of the deceased may, in the action under said section one, recover damages both for the injury and for the death, and, if the employer is also liable at common law, may in a separate count in the same action recover damages for conscious suffering resulting from the same injury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6C cover?
Section 6C ("Amount recoverable") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 6C?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 6C" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 6C apply to my situation?
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