Serious Injuries Follow Two-Vehicle Crash on I-84 in Sturbridge, MA

Sturbridge, MA (September 30, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision on I-84 eastbound in Sturbridge left people seriously injured on Tuesday, September 29. 

According to Massachusetts State Police, the crash happened around 2:45 p.m. near the Mass. Pike interchange. A medical helicopter was called to the highway.

Emergency units were at the scene, and detectives and other investigators also arrived to work alongside them. Traffic was diverted onto Route 20 while the work continued.

The number of people hurt and their medical status were not immediately released. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. 

Our thoughts are with everyone affected as they recover.

What Does Massachusetts PIP Cover for Driving Injuries in Sturbridge, MA?

Personal Injury Protection, known as PIP, is Massachusetts no-fault coverage that pays certain medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused an injury from a car accident. Every compulsory auto policy in the state carries at least $8,000 of it. It generally applies to the policyholder, household members, and passengers.

That coverage does not settle every question, though. Under Massachusetts law, a person generally can seek pain and suffering damages from an at-fault driver only after meeting a tort threshold: more than $2,000 in reasonable medical expenses, or an injury such as a fracture, loss of sight or hearing, permanent and serious disfigurement, or death. Only reasonable and necessary bills count toward that dollar figure, so it matters a lot how the treatment gets documented. 

Insurers can ask for treatment records, proof of income, and signed forms, and gaps in any of them may slow payment or lead to disputes over what counts toward the threshold. A car accident lawyer in Massachusetts can help review medical bills, track the threshold, and explain how PIP, health insurance, and a claim against another driver's insurer fit together.

If you have been involved in a car accident and have questions, you can reach out to our team at Fiorentino Legal, P.C. We can go over the details of your situation and explain what steps may come next for you. 

You can call Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568 to speak directly with a member of our team and clear up your doubts. 

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