Detroit, MI (July 23, 2023) – After an accident with another vehicle on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit, a motorcycle was taken to the hospital with significant injuries.

On July 22, Saturday evening around 8:35 p.m., a collision occurred in Detroit’s northbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway near I-94.

A driver was parked on the right shoulder and pulled out into traffic, according to the police. The motorcycle rider then hit the back of the vehicle after they were unable to avoid colliding with the driver, per a police statement.

Police said that the rider was ejected into the air. He sustained serious injuries and was transferred to a nearby hospital. MI State Police is requesting anyone with knowledge to get in touch with them.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family. We hope for his full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Detroit

The latest and current statistics on motorcycle accidents in Michigan show that there were more fatalities in 2021 than the year before, continuing a troubling trend that began three decades ago. According to figures from the Michigan State Police, motorcycle accidents tragically claimed the lives of 166 people in 2021. According to authorities, 152 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2020, an increase of 9% from the previous year.

Since motorcycles lack the visibility and impact protection offered by other vehicles, it should come as no surprise that motorcyclists are nearly 30 times more likely to die in an accident than traditional car and truck drivers. They are also much more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries when they do survive an accident. Furthermore, plaintiffs may have trouble getting compensation for medical care and related costs due to recent changes made to the complicated Michigan No-Fault rules relating to motorcycles. It goes without saying that the best way to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to in the event that you or a loved one is wounded is to get in touch with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.

Furthermore, even when another driver is to blame for your injuries, there is no assurance that you will get a just and comprehensive payout. To protect their financial position, insurance firms frequently make lowball settlement offers to plaintiffs. It’s crucial that you consult with knowledgeable legal counsel from a Michigan motorcycle accident attorney as soon as you can as a result of this.

At the Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates, we provide detailed, considerate advice to every client. For instance, we assemble a lot of proof to build the best claim we can on your behalf. In order to gather evidence of another party’s carelessness, our legal team first dispatches a crew to the scene of the incident to take pictures, speak with witnesses, and check out the area.

Our staff is prepared to stand up for your rights and support you as you reclaim your life. We work to negotiate a settlement that accurately represents all costs related to your claim after calculating the present and future costs of your injuries and other losses.

If you were harmed in a motorcycle accident in Detroit, get in touch with us to talk about your case with one of our knowledgeable, seasoned lawyers. You can count on the lawyers at Christopher Trainor & Associates to handle your case aggressively and go above and beyond to bring a negligent driver responsible. Call our office as soon as you can at 248-886-8650 to arrange a free appointment and discuss your injuries with our staff.

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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