Evening Crash Leaves Two Unconscious on I-495 in Haverhill, MA

Haverhill, MA (July 24, 2026) – Two people were hurt Thursday evening, July 23, after their vehicle went off the road along I-495 North near Mile Marker 112. The collision was reported around 8:18 p.this evening. Haverhill Fire responded quickly to the scene.

Responders found both occupants unconscious inside the vehicle. They administered a reversal medication at the scene, after which both individuals became conscious and responsive. A dog that was also in the vehicle was later picked up by animal control.

Both occupants were taken to Merrimack Health in Haverhill for further treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been released. No further details about the wreck were available at the time of publication.

The circumstances that led the vehicle to leave the roadway remain under review. 

We are hoping for a full recovery of both individuals. 

Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims in Massachusetts

Massachusetts law generally gives injury victims three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, under the state's statute of limitations for negligence claims. This deadline applies broadly to car crashes, single-vehicle accidents, and most other negligence-based injury cases throughout the state. While three years can sound like plenty of time, the clock starts running immediately, and it applies regardless of how long treatment or recovery ends up taking.

Missing this filing deadline can permanently bar someone from pursuing compensation, even in cases where the facts clearly support a claim. Evidence tends to become harder to access as time passes, too. 

Surveillance footage usually gets overwritten within weeks, vehicles get repaired or scrapped, and witnesses can be difficult to track down months after an accident occurs. Waiting until close to the three-year mark to start building a case can mean losing access to some of the most useful evidence.

There are exceptions that can shorten or extend this window. Claims against government entities, for instance, typically require a formal notice within a much shorter timeframe than the general statute of limitations allows. 

Cases that involve injuries to minors, wrongful death, or delayed diagnosis of an injury can also follow different timelines. Because these exceptions can be easy to overlook, a Massachusetts car accident lawyer can help identify which deadline applies to a specific situation and make sure a claim gets filed before that window closes.

If you're unsure how much time you have to file a claim, our team at Fiorentino Legal, P.C. can help you figure that out. We can walk you through what applies to your situation and what steps come next. 

Call Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568 to get started. We are here to help you clear your doubts. 

Note: This post is based on information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Fiorentino Legal, P.C. has not independently verified all details of the incident reported. If you notice any inaccuracies or missing information, please contact Fiorentino Legal, P.C. so we can promptly review and update the content.



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