Shelby Twp, MI (June 17, 2023) - A serious car accident in Shelby Township on Friday, June 16, required support from medical personnel.

Paramedics were dispatched to the scene at around 12:33 p.m. on US-31 NB near Shelby Road. The injured parties were later hospitalized after being treated by attending emergency responders. The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined at this time.

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

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

Michigan Distracted Driving Crashes

In the past five years, statistics show that the number of distracted driving accidents in Michigan has nearly tripled. Accidents caused by distracted driving rose by 27% overall and by 11% in Michigan alone during that time. Distracted driving is any activity that prevents a driver from paying attention to the road and safely operating a motor vehicle. A total of 1,263 rear-end crashes were caused by distracted driving in 2021, and 3.5% of drivers age 21 and older engage in driver distraction. There is a chance that you could be injured every time you go behind the wheel of a car, and accident victims might not be aware of how to pursue a claim for compensation. The severity of your injuries and your capacity for receiving fair compensation will determine how long it takes you to recover after a car accident. You want to make sure that everything is done to support your personal injury claim by getting legal representation.You need to protect your legal rights, and you should see a personal injury attorney with expertise in personal injury law. You will be better able to guarantee that your claim is handled correctly and that the insurance company is not unfairly taking advantage of you if you have a lawyer on your side. You will have to fight to obtain the entire amount of the claim to which you are entitled, and you will need legal representation at every stage of the process.Consult a Shelby Township car accident lawyer as soon as you can if you plan to make a personal injury claim for damages after a collision. It can be challenging to deal with insurance companies on your own, and these businesses have a reputation for taking advantage of accident victims who are not being defended by a lawyer. Most accident victims lack the knowledge necessary to submit a personal injury claim, but speaking with a lawyer will increase your chances of being fully compensated. The lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates will fight to make sure you get the treatment and support required for a complete recovery. To discuss your injuries with an experienced attorney, contact our offices at 248-886-8650.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.