Driver seriously injured in I-496 crash in Delta Township

A woman was seriously injured in a multivehicle crash that closed Interstate 496 overnight Saturday, Nov. 7.

The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on westbound I-496 near Snow Road in Delta Township. The Eaton County Sheriff's Office said Monday that her compact car veered off the road and hit a guardrail before other vehicles hit it.

In an overnight alert, Michigan State Police told drivers, “Find another route and avoid the area.” The freeway reopened Sunday morning, Nov. 8.

Medical benefits after a Michigan multivehicle crash

No-fault benefits and legal responsibility for a crash are separate questions. Under MCL 500.3105, personal injury protection benefits for a covered accidental injury are payable without regard to fault. Eligibility and available coverage still depend on the policy and applicable exclusions.

Benefits can include reasonable charges for reasonably necessary medical care, recovery and rehabilitation, subject to applicable coverage limits. You don't have to establish which driver caused a crash before seeking those benefits.

Determining whether another driver is legally responsible for an injury requires a separate review. Michigan Legal Center's multivehicle and chain-reaction crash guide explains why the sequence of impacts and each driver's actions matter when assessing fault.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles car accident, no-fault and serious injury claims.

Contact Michigan Legal Center if you were injured in a multivehicle crash and have questions about medical benefits or a possible injury claim.

There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.

For more on legal help after a crash, see Michigan car accident claims.