Two Hospitalized After Rollover Crash on I-90 in Palmer, MA

Palmer, MA (August 14, 2026) – Two people were hospitalized on Thursday afternoon, August 13, after the sedan they were riding in rolled over on I-90.

The Massachusetts State Police were called to the westbound side of Mass. Pike near Exit 63 around 12:35 p.m. The vehicle flipped after leaving the roadway. 

Both occupants were taken to the hospital following the crash. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.

The right lane near Exit 63 was briefly closed while emergency units worked to clear the wreck, and the nearby on-ramp reopened shortly after. 

Investigators are working to determine what caused the sedan to lose control. 

We hope both of those hurt recover fully in the days ahead.

Can I Claim for My Injuries if I Was Hurt as a Passenger in a Crash in Palmer, MA?

Yes. In Massachusetts, an injured passenger can generally pursue a claim against any driver whose negligence contributed to the crash, including the driver of the vehicle they were riding in. Passengers are rarely found at fault themselves, which usually makes their path to compensation more straightforward than a driver's.

Massachusetts is a no-fault insurance state, which means a passenger's initial medical expenses are typically covered through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) on the vehicle's policy, regardless of who caused the crash. 

PIP generally covers up to $8,000 in medical costs and lost wages, but if injuries are serious, like spinal trauma or fractures, that coverage tends to be exhausted quickly, and it leaves further recovery to be pursued through a liability claim against the responsible party.

Once medical costs exceed the no-fault threshold, or if injuries meet Massachusetts' definition of "serious," a passenger can bring a claim for pain and suffering and additional damages beyond PIP. 

Since a passenger typically didn't contribute to causing the crash, Massachusetts' modified comparative negligence rule rarely reduces what they can recover, which can put them in a stronger position than the driver. 

Sorting out these overlapping coverage layers, from PIP to the at-fault driver's liability policy, is commonly where a Massachusetts car accident lawyer becomes useful, helping determine which policies apply and in what order.

Our team at Fiorentino Legal, P.C. can help passengers hurt in crashes understand how PIP and liability coverage interact in their specific case. 

If you were riding in a vehicle involved in a crash and have questions about your options, you can reach Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568. We are ready to walk through your situation with you.

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