Charlotte, MI – Injury Accident on I-96 near I-496, exit 95

by | Feb 13, 2022 | Car Accidents | 0 comments

Charlotte, MI (February 13, 2022) –  A collision occurred in Charlotte on the afternoon of February 13. The wreck was reported to officials in the area at around 12:15 p.m.

Sources indicate that the crash happened in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 96 after Interstate 496, exit 95, for reasons not currently determined. Emergency responders at the scene assisted those with injuries at the scene. Extensively injured patients were taken to area medical centers for further care if necessary.

The names of the injured victims have not been released at this time. Police in Charlotte will continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. 

Traffic was delayed in the area for an extensive period of time while crews worked to secure the scene. Drivers commuting in the vicinity of the site of the collision were asked by authorities to seek alternative routes of travel for the time being. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved. We hope for their full recovery. 

Car Crashes in Michigan

Charlotte, MI - Injury Accident on I-96 after I-496, exit 95

Injury accidents throughout the state of Michigan take place thousands of times per year, injuring and sometimes ending the lives of thousands of people. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, there are approximately 70,000 people who sustain injuries in accidents each year in Michigan. More than 1,000 people reportedly lose their lives in Michigan accidents each year. 

Unfortunately, almost all of the accidents that take place in Michigan and across the United States are caused by some form of driver negligence. Recent statistics compiled concerning the most common causes of traffic accidents in the US found that approximately 94% of the car accidents that take place are the result of driver recklessness, carelessness, or negligence. Some common forms of driver negligence include, but are not limited to: 

  • Intoxication
  • Fatigue
  • Distraction

These are the three most common forms of driver negligence found to cause car accidents in Michigan. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Michigan traffic accident, contacting a Michigan personal injury attorney may be your best bet in order to receive full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses. If you believe that the death of your family member was the result of someone else’s negligence, contact a Michigan wrongful death attorney for information concerning how you can collect financial compensation to cover things like outstanding medical bills and funeral costs. 

Charlotte Car Accident Lawyers

The seasoned and skilled attorneys at the Michigan Legal Center have been successfully helping injured crash victims and their families collect the financial compensation they deserve for many years. Our personal injury law firm has been protecting and preserving the legal rights of our clients by negotiating just financial compensation from insurance companies and other sources. 

Call the Michigan Legal Center at 248-886-8650 in order to find out whether you qualify for financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your recent accident. We work on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless you are able to collect financial compensation. Call us at your earliest convenience. 

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. 

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