Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Grand Rapids and across Kent, Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Grand Rapids community.

Get information on car crashes from the Police Departments in the Grand Rapids region

The Grand Rapids Police Department, Kalamazoo Police Department, and Battle Creek Police Department offer information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.

The Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Battle Creek car crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• Bronson Battle Creek Hospital;
• Borgess Health in Kalamazoo;
• Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids;
• Mercy Health Saint Mary's in Grand Rapids.

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out if medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek car accident attorney can help.