Detroit, MI - Fiery Tanker Truck Accident on I-75 at Warren Ave Leaves Several Injured

Detroit, MI (June 24, 2023) - There were multiple injuries reported after a fiery crash involving a tanker truck in Detroit on Friday, June 23. 

The accident was reported on Interstate 75 near Warren Avenue at around 5 p.m. Three vehicles collided at the scene. The accident occurred when a 27-year-old was traveling northbound when they lost control and crashed into the semi-truck. This caused the semi to overturn. 

The tanker was hauling 10,000 gallons of fuel and caught fire. The at-fault driver then hit another vehicle before their car overturned. A total of seven people were hospitalized, and three others were also injured in the crash. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Tanker Truck Accidents in Michigan

Large truck accidents involving trucks carrying liquid or gaseous cargo are known as tanker truck accidents. The most recent numbers from 2017 show that tanker trucks were involved in 3,505 accidents that resulted in injuries and 372 accidents that resulted in fatalities in the United States, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Those traveling in smaller vehicles are most likely to sustain serious injuries in crashes with large tanker trucks. You should speak with a lawyer as soon as you can after suffering injuries in a truck accident to start your compensation claim. While you concentrate on your recovery, your attorney can start working on your case to make sure you get fair and adequate compensation for your damages and injuries. People without the right experience may find personal injury lawsuits to be time-consuming and difficult, so you should rely on the assistance of an experienced attorney.Never put off filing a claim if you were wounded by a negligent truck driver. If you miss certain deadlines, you might not be able to submit a claim at all, and the insurer might use this delay as an excuse to reduce your settlement. If the statute of limitations runs out, you will effectively lose your chance to get any restitution for your losses. Your attorney will do everything possible to meet these and other important deadlines. You must use caution to avoid waiving your right to full and just compensation for your losses.If you intend to submit a personal injury claim for damages following a trucking accident, get in touch with a Detroit semi-truck crash lawyer as soon as you can. Dealing with insurance companies on your own can be difficult, and these organizations have a reputation for taking advantage of accident victims who are not supported by knowledgeable attorneys. Most accident victims lack the knowledge and skills necessary to file a personal injury claim, but working with a lawyer increases your chances of receiving just compensation for your losses. The attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates will fight to ensure that you receive the care and assistance needed for a full recovery. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 if you need to discuss your injuries with a qualified lawyer.Note:Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, 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: The 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.