Silver Creek, MI - One Injured in Head-on Crash on M-51 N

Silver Creek, MI (February 14, 2022) - One person was hurt in a car wreck on Sunday, February 13 in Cass County. Authorities responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident just before 3:00 p.m. 

The incident happened in the 53000 block of M-51 North in Silver Creek, information from a news release reveals. A 20-year-old Coloma resident was headed north on M-51 when he lost control of his vehicle due to a patch of ice. 

His vehicle struck a southbound vehicle head-on. That vehicle was driven by a 66-year-old man from Dowagiac. The 66-year-old man was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Both drivers were wearing seat belts and airbags were deployed, according to reports. Police continue to investigate the details of the incident.

Sheriff’s deputies were observed at the scene from the Pokagon Tribal Police Department, along with the Dowagiac Police Department, Wayne Township Fire Department, Dowagiac Fire Department, Sister Lakes Fire Department, and Pride Care. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims. 

Auto Accidents in Michigan

A minor car accident is, at best, a minor inconvenience. However, a serious car accident can permanently change your life. Out of the several thousand vehicle collisions that take place on Michigan roads each year, most of them result in nothing more than significant property damage. 

Unfortunately, many of them also result in critical personal injuries and death. Even a car accident that at first seems like an insignificant fender-bender can cause grievous bodily harm, emotional turmoil, and economic hardship. 

If you were injured in a car accident, or your life has been directly affected by the loss of a family member in a deadly crash, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Never sign any documents, agree to a settlement, or even speak with an adjuster until you have consulted an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney.

Auto Collision Attorneys in Silver Creek

Even if you were not at fault in the accident you were involved in, the vehicle insurance companies wish to get the best outcome for their own client. Your claim for compensation could possibly be delayed if the other party is not willing to admit they were at fault. Working with a car accident lawyer in Detroit can help ensure you are able to receive the maximum compensation available for your particular case, as well as help speed up the payment process. 

Our attorneys will answer all of your questions and advise you on your opinions regarding your case. Over the years, Michigan Legal Center’s team of experienced and sympathetic personal injury attorneys in Battle Creek have helped thousands of clients obtain the damages and justice they are entitled to for their legal claims. Our team has fought shrewdly and forcefully to ensure their client’s rights are preserved after being hurt in a car accident.

Contact the trusted team of attorneys at the Michigan Legal Center for a free consultation as soon as possible after your accident. You can reach us at (248) 886-8650 to see how we can help you. We firmly believe in providing those injured in negligently caused accidents with the help they deserve so they are able to recover in more ways than one. Call us at your earliest convenience to get started on your own personal injury claim and get the compensation and justice you deserve. 

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.  

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