Box Truck Driver Injured in M-28 Crash Near Alger County Line

A box truck driver was injured Monday morning after the truck left M-28 and struck a tree near the Alger County line in Chocolay Township.

Chocolay Township Police said the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. July 13. The truck was traveling east when it went off the south side of the highway and hit a large tree.

Initial callers said the driver was trapped in the cab and the truck might be smoking. Nearby people stopped, helped the driver out and moved the driver to a safe location.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police did not release the driver's name or condition.

One lane of M-28 was closed while crews cleared the scene. Chocolay Township Fire, the Marquette County Sheriff's Office, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, UPHS EMS, Alger County EMS and Ben's Towing assisted.

Police said the crash remained under investigation.

Legal options after an accident

Michigan is a no-fault state, which means that an injured person may qualify for Personal Injury Protection benefits without having to determine whose fault an accident is.

These benefits can help cover economic losses for injuries caused by the crash such as allowable medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services or attendant care.

Recovering noneconomic losses usually requires a separate claim against an at-fault driver. This would only be an option if the injuries meet the state’s threshold of serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement or death.

Michigan Legal Center's guide explains medical bills and PIP priority after a Michigan crash.

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After a Michigan crash, call Michigan Legal Center at (248) 886-8650 or contact us for help with medical bills or No-Fault coverage. Our Marquette office serves injured people across the Upper Peninsula and can review possible injury claims.