Butman Twp, MI (June 27, 2023) - On Friday, June 23, an Amish woman suffered serious injuries after her buggy was involved in a car accident in Butman Township.

The accident took place at around 4:45 p.m. at the corner of Wirtz and Shell Roads. A 54-year-old woman and her husband were riding in a buggy when she was hit from behind by a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The injured woman sustained critical injuries and was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Detroit for treatment.

The 80-year-old National City driver was not injured in the accident. The victim’s husband was uninjured and accompanied his wife to the hospital. No updates on her condition have been provided at this time.

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

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Car Crashes in Michigan

In Michigan, traffic accidents are the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries. In 2019, 314,377 vehicle collisions in Michigan were reported by the Michigan State Police's traffic crash reporting unit, and these crashes frequently result in serious injuries. It is a fact that a catastrophic accident can fundamentally change your way of life. You might be able to file a claim for compensation following an automobile accident in order to recover your losses and obtain compensation for your injuries and other damages.You need to start planning how you will pursue a claim for compensation after a car accident, and you should get legal counsel as soon as you can. While you concentrate on your recovery, your attorney can start working on your case to make sure you obtain fair and adequate compensation for your losses and injuries. Only a lawyer with the right experience can properly handle your claim from start to finish. Personal injury litigation can be time-consuming and difficult if you lack the appropriate knowledge, so you should consult a lawyer straight away rather than attempting to pursue compensation on your own.You should not wait to start your claim, especially if you believe that another driver's carelessness contributed to your accident. You are at risk of missing key deadlines, and you might not be able to file a claim at all as a result. The insurance company might use this delay as an excuse to reduce your settlement. If the statute of limitations runs out, you will effectively forfeit your chance to receive compensation entirely. Your attorney will do everything possible to meet these and other important deadlines. You might be entitled to make a personal injury claim if you or a member of your family suffered injuries as a result of someone else's carelessness. You can seek to hold the person or parties accountable for their actions and receive payment for your damages when you initiate a claim for compensation. You will have the opportunity to learn more about your legal options and any potential compensation you may be due when you speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. Following a car accident, Christopher Trainor & Associates has helped a lot of accident victims in Michigan make complete recoveries, and you should call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free case evaluation with a Butman Township personal injury 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.