Weymouth, MA — Two-Car Crash Reported at Main and Winter St

Local authorities arrived at the scene to find both vehicles with visible damage near the busy intersection. Due to the nature of the impact, an ambulance was requested to evaluate at least one individual for injuries. 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with those hurt as they recover from their injuries.

If you were hurt in a car collision, you are likely dealing with medical bills, vehicle repairs, and physical pain. In Massachusetts, the path to recovery involves navigating a specific set of "no-fault" laws and liability rules designed to compensate accident victims.

Massachusetts is a "no-fault" state, which means your own auto insurance is the first place you turn for help. Every policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP). Regardless of who caused the crash on Route 18, your PIP coverage will pay the first $8,000 of your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. If you have health insurance, PIP typically pays the first $2,000, and your health insurance takes over for the rest. 

While PIP covers your bills, it does not pay for your "pain and suffering." To file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for these non-economic damages, you must meet the Massachusetts Tort Threshold. This means your medical expenses must exceed $2,000, or you must have suffered a permanent injury, broken bone, or significant disfigurement. Because intersection collisions often result in whiplash or back injuries that require physical therapy, many victims meet this $2,000 limit quickly.

To win a settlement beyond PIP, you must prove the other driver was negligent. Massachusetts uses a 51% Comparative Negligence rule: as long as you were not more than 50% responsible for the crash, you can recover money. However, if the insurance company tries to claim you were speeding or distracted, they can reduce your check by your percentage of fault. Securing the police crash report and any witness statements is vital to defending your side of the story.

Adrenaline often masks pain immediately after a crash. Many victims report feeling "fine" at the scene, only to wake up 48 hours later with severe neck pain, headaches, or dizziness. These are often signs of concussions or soft-tissue damage. Seeking a medical evaluation immediately is the only way to ensure the insurance company doesn't claim your injuries were "unrelated" to the accident.

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a crash, getting reliable guidance can take some of the pressure off. A legal professional can help you sort through insurance questions, organize your documentation, and handle communications so you can focus on getting back to normal. A car accident lawyer can help with the accident report, evidence collection and revision, insurance negotiations, and more.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash, Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. can review your case. He has been representing Massachusetts residents in personal injury matters for over a decade. 

In case you have questions after a Weymouth car accident, you can reach Christopher Fiorentino at his cell phone today: (617) 990-2568.