Michigan Truck Accident Attorney
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Michigan saw a four percent decrease in traffic accidents fatalities from 2005 to 2006, down from 1,129 deaths to 1,085 people killed. Speeding and other negligent driving actions are the leading cause of fatal accidents, and approximately 40 percent of said accidents occurred between more than one motor vehicle. Further statistics include that roughly 30 percent of fatal accidents in Michigan involved a fixed object, such guardrails or medians.
Of those killed in Michigan traffic accidents, 64 percent were drivers. Additionally, over 20 percent killed were passengers, and pedestrians accounted for approximately 13 percent of fatalities. Further statistics reveal that 57 percent of those killed were less than 45 years old, and, despite popular belief, only 14 percent of fatal accidents occurred in rain, sleet or snow. Lastly, an alarming 403 deaths, or 40 percent of all Michigan traffic fatalities, were the result of alcohol-related accidents.
Michigan Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)
In 2006 there was a staggering total of 4,731 large truck accidents in Michigan. Of those accidents, 113 were fatal and 4,618 were non-fatal. Of the fatal accidents, 116 individuals were killed, and of the non-fatal accidents, there were 1,270 injuries. The majority of all large truck accidents in Michigan occurred on interstates and highways.
Michigan Bus Accident Statistics (2006)
There were a total of 172 bus accidents in Michigan in 2006. Of those accidents, nine were fatal and 40 caused injuries. Of all of these bus accidents, nine people were killed and 133 injuries resulted.
Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers
Large truck accidents continue to rise in number every year, and it is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes. Because of such statistics, the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that regulates the trucking industry.
FMCSA regulations (FMCSR) are simply a set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating trucks between states. The FMCSR are generally followed, however some regulations may be overlooked or disregarded, and accidents often result from such carelessness. An experienced personal injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed. A personal injury attorney also has the ability to get important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules. Please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.
Michigan Highways
Many roadways, including Interstate and U.S. Highways, cross throughout the state of Michigan. Some of the most often traveled routes include:
I-69 (northeast/ southwest)
I-75 (north/ south)
I-94 (east/ west)
I-96 (east/ west)
I-496 (loops Lansing)
Michigan Facts
Michigan is classified as a Midwestern state. The state is located in the central northeast and is surrounded by four of the Great Lakes: Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The capital of Michigan is Lansing, and the state’s largest city is Detroit. The state is the 11th largest state in area, spanning almost 100,000 square miles. Michigan is ranked the 8th most populated state with almost 10 million residents.
Michigan Transportation
Besides the federal and state highways systems located throughout Michigan, the state also offers several other means of transport to travelers, including international crossings to Canada.
Michigan offers several freight railway services to transporters. Railroad services are primarily provided by the following: Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway and Conrail. Most passenger rail travel is provided through Amtrak and SEMCOG Commuter Rail through Detroit.
The state also offers water travel to residents, such as ferries, as the state is practically surrounded by the Great Lakes, in addition to air transportation. There are several airports in Michigan, with the most traveled being Coleman A. Young International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan International Airport, Flint-Bishop International Airport and Grand Rapids-Kent County International Airport.
Michigan Cities
Ann Arbor • Battle Creek • Bay City • Bloomfield Township • Canton Township • Chesterfield Township • Clinton Township • Commerce Township • Dearborn • Dearborn Heights • Detroit • East Lansing • Eastpointe • Farmington Hills • Flint • Flint Township • Georgetown Township • Grand Rapids • Holland • Jackson • Kalamazoo • Kentwood • Lansing • Lincoln Park • Livonia • Macomb Township • Meridian Township • Midland • Muskegon • Novi • Pontiac • Portage • Redford • Rochester Hills • Roseville • Royal Oak • Saginaw • Saginaw Township • St. Clair Shores • Shelby Township • Southfield • Sterling Heights • Taylor • Troy • Warren • Waterford Township • West Bloomfield • Westland • Wyoming • Ypsilanti Township
Michigan Counties
Alcona • Alger • Allegan • Alpena • Antrim • Arenac • Baraga • Barry • Bay • Benzie • Berrien • Branch • Calhoun • Cass • Charlevoix • Cheboygan • Chippewa • Clare • Clinton • Crawford • Delta • Dickinson • Eaton • Emmet • Genesee • Gladwin • Gogebic • Grand Traverse • Gratiot • Hillsdale • Houghton • Huron • Ingham • Ionia • Iosco • Iron • Isabella • Jackson • Kalamazoo • Kalkaska • Kent • Keweenaw • Lake • Lapeer • Leelanau • Lenawee • Livingston • Luce • Mackinac • Macomb • Manistee • Marquette • Mason • Mecosta • Menominee • Midland • Missaukee • Monroe • Montcalm • Montmorency • Muskegon • Newaygo • Oakland • Oceana • Ogemaw • Ontonagon • Osceola • Oscoda • Otsego • Ottawa • Presque Isle • Roscommon • Saginaw • Sanilac • Schoolcraft • Shiawassee • St. Clair • St. Joseph • Tuscola • Van Buren • Washtenaw • Wayne • Wexford
Michigan Department of Transportation Information
Superior Region Office
1818 Third Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: 906-786-1800
FAX: 906-789-9775
Toll Free:888-414-MDOT (6368)
North Region Office
1088 M-32 East, Gaylord, MI 49735
Phone: 989-731-5090 Toll
Free: 888-304-MDOT (6368)
FAX: 989-731-0536
Bay Region Office
55 E. Morley Dr., Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: 989-754-0878
FAX: 989-754-8122
Grand Region Office
1420 Front Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-451-3091
FAX:616-451-0707
Toll Free: 866-815-6368
Metro Region Office
18101 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-483-5100
FAX: 248-569-3103
University Region Office
4701 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: 517-750-0401
FAX: 517-750-4397
Southwest Region Office
1501 Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269-337-3900
FAX: 269-337-4071
Important Information
For general Michigan transportation questions, call 1.517.335.3084 The Michigan Department of Transportation also has current lane closure and construction information listed on their website, www.michigan.gov/mdot.
If you are involved in a truck accident, you need an experienced Michigan truck accident attorney that handles tractor trailer accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call him personally and he will immediately alert his truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
