Quincy, MA (August 17, 2026) – Two Weymouth residents sustained possible life-threatening injuries on Saturday afternoon, August 15, following a severe collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle at East Squantum Street and Ocean Street in Quincy.
Police reports indicated that a motor vehicle operated by a 43-year-old Quincy woman carrying two juvenile passengers collided with a motorcycle carrying two riders. The motorcycle operator, a 27-year-old male from Weymouth, and his passenger, a 25-year-old female from Weymouth, both suffered severe physical trauma in the impact.
Paramedics transported the two motorcycle riders to a Boston-area hospital with possible life-threatening injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle and the two juvenile passengers were also transported to a Boston-area hospital for medical treatment of minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Quincy Police Department.
Our thoughts are with everyone injured in this wreck as they work towards recovery.
After a Massachusetts crash, injured motorcycle riders have the legal right to pursue direct personal injury claims against a negligent driver's liability insurance for full compensation, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, provided they are 50 percent or less at fault.
Under Massachusetts law, motorcycles are exempt from standard PIP coverage. While riders do not receive automatic PIP benefits, this exemption grants them the right to file an immediate third-party claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver without needing to meet a statutory medical expense threshold to seek pain and suffering damages.
Financial recovery is governed by Massachusetts' modified comparative negligence rule. An injured rider can recover damages as long as their share of fault does not exceed 50 percent, though their payout is reduced by their assigned percentage of responsibility. Being found 51 percent or more at fault completely bars recovery.
Insurance adjusters exploit bias against motorcyclists by alleging speeding or reckless riding to shift blame over the 50 percent mark. Safeguarding your rights requires securing prompt scene evidence, such as police reports, traffic footage, vehicle damage evaluations, and witness statements.
A Quincy car accident lawyer can assist injured riders by reviewing crash data, managing insurance communications, and pursuing maximum compensation under Massachusetts law.
Our team at Fiorentino Legal, P.C., helps injured people in Mashpee and across Massachusetts navigate the claims process after serious collisions. We review available evidence and explain your legal options.
If you were hurt in a car crash in Massachusetts, contact Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C., at (617) 990-2568 to discuss your case today.
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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