Judah Eddy, 20, and 20-year-old female passenger suffer severe injuries after collision near the intersection of Vassar and Ormes roads in Tuscola County, Michigan

Judah Eddy stopped at a stop sign on a side road before continuing onward to cross Vassar Road. Eddy collided with a vehicle being driven north on Vassar Road by Jason Chernenko, 33. Judah Eddy and a 20-year-old female passenger were transported to the hospital with injuries that were reported as severe. Chernenko and his passenger, and 8-year-old child, were not hurt in the crash. The accident remains under investigation.

What you need to know after a serious Michigan car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car accident, they are often faced with unexpected medical costs, lost wages and other losses. Injuries can be permanent and medical treatment may be extensive. In the days, weeks, and months following a car crash, injured people and their families often struggle to manage day-to-day life and can be overwhelmed.

After a serious or fatal collision, it is important to quickly get the information necessary to make good decisions and begin moving toward recovery. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Getting assistance in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.