One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Bridge St in Fairhaven, MA

Fairhaven, MA (September 11, 2026) – One woman was injured on Friday morning, September 11, after two pickup trucks collided at Bridge Street and Mill Road.

The collision occurred around 7:21 a.m. and involved a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2024 Ford Ranger. One female driver was taken to St. Luke's Hospital with minor injuries.

The Fairhaven Police continue to investigate the cause of the wreck. 

 We hope the injured driver has a smooth recovery.

How Does Massachusetts PIP Coverage Help After a Fairhaven, MA Crash?

Massachusetts requires motor vehicle insurance policies to include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP generally pays reasonable medical expenses and certain lost wages regardless of who was at fault, with coverage of at least $8,000 per person under Massachusetts law. 

PIP can cover necessary medical, hospital, nursing, and related expenses incurred within two years after an accident. It may also provide benefits for qualifying wage losses, generally subject to limits set by state law. Because PIP is designed to provide benefits without requiring proof of fault, an injured person may look to applicable PIP coverage while a separate liability claim is evaluated. 

Massachusetts also uses a comparative negligence system for claims based on fault. Under this system, a person's damages may be reduced according to their share of fault, and recovery is barred when that person's negligence is greater than 51 percent. 

At Fiorentino Legal, P.C., we can review the insurance issues that may affect your specific case. Our car accident lawyers can review your situation and explain what next steps may be open for you under Massachusetts law. 

For more information, you can call Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568. We are here to help you clarify the legal options available to you. 

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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