Southfield, MI (January 20, 2022) – Emergency responders in Southfield were dispatched to a serious car accident on Thursday afternoon, January 20. The accident happened at 1:57 p.m. at the intersection of Interstate 696 WB and Greenfield Road, according to authorities.
While emergency personnel assisted the injured victims, several lanes were temporarily closed. At least one person was injured in the collision, according to local reports. At this time, the extent of the injuries is unknown. The injured victims were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, and more information will be released as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Michigan Auto Accidents
Every time you get behind the wheel, you put yourself in danger, and car accidents in the United States kill tens of thousands of people each year. In 2011, 889 people were killed in Michigan in 834 collisions. At the time of impact, nearly half of those killed in car accidents in the state were wearing seatbelts. In Michigan traffic accidents in 2019, 985 people were killed and nearly 75,000 were injured.
Injured plaintiffs must make the right decisions in the moments following an accident in order to maximize the value of their damage claim. After a serious accident, many victims are unsure how to obtain the compensation they require. As a result, they might feel alone and perplexed. When injured people attempt to negotiate with large insurance companies on their own, they frequently run into roadblocks and other problems. This only adds to the situation’s stress and frustration. Individuals injured in a car accident may be able to speak with a Southfield car accident attorney about their legal rights and options for filing a claim and, in some cases, receiving just compensation.
Southfield Personal Injury Lawyers
It’s a serious situation when you or a loved one is hurt. You must act quickly to protect your rightful compensation. For our clients, the claim process is critical, and it informs our entire strategy at Christopher Trainor & Associates. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, our legal team will fight to get you the compensation you deserve and hold the at-fault party accountable for their part in the accident.
If you have been wrongfully injured in an accident, call a Southfield personal injury lawyer today at 248-886-8650 to discuss your case.
Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.