Tallmadge Township, MI (September 29, 2023) – On Friday, September 29, a woman was seriously injured after her vehicle collided with a semi-tractor trailer that was making a right turn into a private drive, according to sheriff’s officials.

After the 11:40 a.m. collision on Lake Michigan Drive near Sessions Drive in Tallmadge Township, Ottawa County, the Grand Rapids woman, 33, was transferred to a hospital in Grand Rapids.

Police said her 3-year-old daughter in her car was only minorly injured but was transferred to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The 28-year-old Clarksville driver behind the wheel of the semi-truck walked away unscathed.

The semi-truck driver was heading west in the right lane when he began to turn into a private drive on the north side of the road. The woman was driving west when the two vehicles collided.

The cause of the Accident has yet to be determined, though officers are still investigating.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery.

Semi-Truck Crashes in Michigan

Hundreds of people utilize Michigan’s bustling, multi-lane roadways daily to go to and from work, especially in large cities like Detroit and Lansing. Thus, it should come as no surprise that some of the most congested and hazardous regions in the Great Lakes State may be found on Interstate 75 between Interstate 96 and the intersection with Interstate 94, on Interstate 94 between Vining Road and Telegraph Road, and on Interstate 7 Mile Road.

While speeds of up to 75 mph are legal in Michigan, the vast majority of the state’s roadways have 65 mph or 55 mph restrictions posted. In addition, when accidents occur at these greater speeds, everyone involved is far more likely to suffer serious injuries or perhaps die.

It’s no secret that the Detroit region has a high rate of serious injuries caused by car crashes. However common automobile accidents may be, those who are injured often face a difficult situation after the fact due to factors including high medical bills, lost wages from time spent recovering, and other costs.

When drivers are at fault for an accident due to their own carelessness, they will frequently attempt to shift the responsibility onto the victims. The at-fault driver’s insurance company may attempt to minimize your injuries or give you inadequate compensation.

If you were hurt on a U.S. road due to another driver’s carelessness, you should be compensated fairly and equitably. An experienced personal injury attorney in Detroit will take care of the following for you if you choose them:

• Putting together a database of relevant data and examining the crash’s circumstances.
• Using footage from sources like traffic light cameras or security cameras to support your version of events.
• Gathering testimonies from various interviewees and comparing them.
• Talking to the insurance company.
• Calculating a rough figure for the compensation you deserve after suffering losses.
• Considering and commenting on all insurance company settlement offers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that was not your fault, Christopher Trainor & Associates is here to help. To schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our Tallmadge personal injury lawyers, call our office 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.  

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