Battle Creek, MI (June 15, 2023) - A serious car accident in Battle Creek on Tuesday, June 13, left at least one person with injuries.

At around 3:08 p.m., paramedics were dispatched to the crash site at the intersection of Bedford Road and Michigan Avenue. At least one person sustained injuries, and the area was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present.

No updates on the accident have been provided 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

Recent numbers show a threefold increase in distracted driving accidents in Michigan over the last five years. Accidents involving distracted driving rose by 27% nationwide and by 11% in Michigan during that time. Distracted driving is any activity that prevents a driver from paying attention to the road and safely operating a motor vehicle. Statistics show that a total of 1,263 rear-end incidents in 2021 involved distracted driving as a contributing factor, while 3.5% of drivers aged 21 and older reportedly drive while distracted.Immediately after a car accident, determining the extent of your injuries is not always easy. Adrenaline may be clouding your judgment and making it harder for you to realize the full extent of your injuries. Every day, serious car accidents happen all over the state, and in the event that you were hurt in a collision, you must be sure to seek immediate medical attention. Delaying medical care can make pursuing compensation in a personal injury claim considerably more challenging.If you sustain injuries in a crash, you must be aware of your legal options and prepared to fight for compensation. It is challenging for most accident victims to pursue compensation on their own because they lack the knowledge and skills necessary to prosecute a personal injury claim. Your ability to pay for your injuries and other damages will have an impact on your quality of life. If you want to be sure that you can pursue the full and fair worth of your claim, you need legal assistance on your side from the very beginning of your case.If you or a member of your family was hurt due to someone else's negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. You can work to make sure that the person who caused your injury is held accountable and that you are given compensation for your losses by making a personal injury claim. Our legal team is here to support you at every stage of your claim, and your attorney can advise you on the amount of compensation you are entitled to. Many accident victims in Michigan have secured full financial recompense thanks to Christopher Trainor & Associates. If you want to talk about your case with a Battle Creek personal injury 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.