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Southfield, MI (February 19, 2022) - Authorities in Southfield responded to the scene of an accident on the evening of February 18. At approximately 7:30 p.m., Friday, two vehicles were involved in a crash that ended in injuries. 

The wreck occurred on Interstate 696 near Southfield Road when a semi truck and another vehicle collided. The contributing factors of the wreck remain under local law enforcement investigation at this time. 

Police, EMTs, and fire crews were dispatched to the area where the incident occurred in order to assist involved parties. At least one person required extraction from their vehicle on-site. Fire fighters worked to free the individual while police investigated the circumstances of the collision. 

One or more victims were injured and in need of medical treatment. They were treated at the scene before being transported to local medical centers for further care. 

Currently, authorities in Southfield continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

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

Michigan Vehicle Accidents

Southfield, MI - Semi-Truck Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash with Injuries on I-696 W near Southfield Rd

More than 300,000 car crashes are reported in the Wolverine State each year. Over 70,000 people are hurt in these collisions and more than 1,000 lose their lives annually. A leading cause of death in the United States, car accidents take tens of thousands of lives across the country each and every year and injure millions of people. Statistics concerning car crash injuries in the United States reveal that approximately 3 million people are injured every year. 

Alarmingly, more than 90% of the car crashes that are reported in the United States are caused by driver negligence. Driver negligence is defined as any occasion where a motorist fails to act in a responsible manner in a specific situation. When driver negligence causes accidents, the consequences are usually devastating for those involved. 

Car Accident Lawyers in Southfield

Being injured in an accident is often a difficult and painful experience that is not easily remedied. Serious injuries usually cost victims a lot of time, energy, and money. Luckily, in certain situations, crash victims are eligible for financial compensation that can help cover the costs associated with their wrecks. 

Financial compensation in a personal injury case can cover things like lost wages, medical bills, vehicle repair costs, and even non-economic damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more depending on the circumstances of the wreck. 

A car crash lawyer in Southfield can help you recover from your wreck and the circumstances that followed. The attorneys at Michigan Legal Center have been helping injured accident victims recover just compensation for many years, and feel strongly about helping the wrongfully injured get back on their feet. 

If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, contact our car accident lawyers in Michigan at (248) 886-8650 to see how we can help you.

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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