Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Rte 138 Crash in Raynham, MA

Raynham, MA (August 24, 2026) – Local emergency crews and Raynham Police Department officers were called on Sunday evening, August 23, following reports of a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Route 138.

According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, emergency crews found a 37-year-old male motorcyclist on the ground with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics treated the rider at the scene before a medical helicopter airlifted him to a regional trauma center. The pickup truck driver remained at the scene.

Local authorities are continuing to investigate the causes of the crash.

We hope the injured rider recovers completely.

What Legal Options Are Available After a Motorcycle Collision in Raynham, MA?

Sustaining severe injuries in a motorcycle crash in Massachusetts gives injured individuals specific legal rights to seek financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and long-term rehabilitation under state law.

Navigating insurance recovery following a motorcycle accident involves unique state statutory rules.

Under Massachusetts General Laws, motorcyclists are exempt from the state’s mandatory no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) system. Because riders do not receive automatic PIP medical benefits through their auto policy, they are likewise exempt from the $2,000 medical expense tort threshold.

This allows an injured rider to seek full non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, directly through a third-party claim against an at-fault driver regardless of total medical costs.

Establishing third-party liability requires gathering key physical evidence, securing the official police crash report, and obtaining comprehensive medical treatment records. Massachusetts' modified comparative negligence standard governs civil recovery, allowing financial recovery as long as the motorcyclist's share of fault is 50 percent or less. Any awarded damages are reduced in direct proportion to the assigned percentage of fault.

Lastly, personal injury claims are subject to strict legal timelines. The statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits arising from a vehicle collision is strictly three years from the date of the crash. 

At Fiorentino Legal, P.C., we can provide information tailored to the facts of your situation. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can explain to you how Massachusetts law applies to your circumstances and help you feel more prepared as your recovery continues. 

Call Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C., at (617) 990-2568 to ask all your questions to our team and get the help you need during this challenging time. 

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