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How to file a claim

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

MassDOT Pothole Hotline

Online

For other issues please use our contact form.

MassDOT - Claims Department

Address

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

The Details

What you need

Your notice must be written (TYPEWRITTEN PREFERRED) not emailed, showing:

  • A defect on a state highway caused your injury
  • Your name, address, phone number and email 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

Send your notice to:

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

Contact

Online
For other issues please use our contact form.
Address
10 Park Plaza, Claims Department- Room 3740, Boston, MA 02116

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