An Act concerning payments on personal injury protection benefit claims

This bill amends Massachusetts laws regarding personal injury protection claims to clarify how courts handle costs and interest when insurers make payments before a lawsuit concludes. Specifically, it allows judges to award attorney fees and court costs only for the time period before the insurer makes the payment, rather than for the entire duration of the legal action. Additionally, the bill mandates that interest on any final judgment amount be calculated at the standard rate used for breach of contract cases, starting from the date the lawsuit was filed. These changes directly affect individuals filing personal injury claims and insurance companies by defining exactly when financial penalties and fees apply during the legal process.