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How to file a claim

You can file a claim for damage caused by a roadway defect.

Contacts

MassDOT Pothole Hotline

Phone

Report a pothole Call MassDOT Pothole Hotline, Report a pothole at (857) 368-4636

Online

For other issues please use our contact form. 

MassDOT - Claims Department

Address

10 Park Plaza, Claims Department- Room 3740, Boston, MA 02116
Directions 

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What you need   for How to file a claim

Your notice must be written (not emailed) showing:

  • A defect on a state highway caused your injury
  • Your name and address
  • The date, time, location, and cause of the injury (please be specific for the location, i.e. route/street, direction of travel, exit numbers, points of interest)
  • Given to us, in most cases, within 30 days of the incident
  • Signed by you or by someone on your behalf

How to apply   How to file a claim

Send your notice to:

10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
ATTN.: Claims Department- Room 3740

Contact   for How to file a claim

Phone
Report a pothole Call MassDOT Pothole Hotline, Report a pothole at (857) 368-4636
Online
For other issues please use our contact form. 
Address
10 Park Plaza, Claims Department- Room 3740, Boston, MA 02116
Directions 

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