Massachusetts § 41 - Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41 — Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions
Section 41. No proceedings for compensation payable under this chapter shall be maintained unless a notice thereof shall have been given to the insurer or insured as soon as practicable after the happening thereof, and unless any claim for compensation due with respect to such injury is filed within four years from the date the employee first became aware of the causal relationship between his disability and his employment. In the event of death, no claim shall be made later than four years after the death. Where an action against a third person, as provided by section fifteen, is discontinued, no claim for compensation shall be made later than sixty days after such discontinuance.
The payment of compensation for any injury pursuant to this chapter or the filing of a claim for compensation as provided in this chapter shall toll the statute of limitations for any benefits due pursuant to this chapter for such injury.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions") 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 § 41?
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