42-year-old man in serious condition after driving wrong way and striking multiple vehicles on U.S. 23 in Washtenaw County, MI

It was just before 6:00pm when a 42-year-old man was reported driving erractically, and as police tried to stop him he drove up an exit ramp onto southbound U.S.23, though he was going north. Soon he collided with oncoming traffic, including a head-on collision with a semi-truck that caused it to rollover, a Chevrolet sedan. and an SUV. The wrong-way driver was the most seriously injured and remains in serious condition, while the 28-year-old female driver of the sedan and the 69-year-old female driver SUV sustained minor injuries, and the driver of the semi-truck was not injured. Investigators are still trying to determine why the man was driving the wrong way. 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. If the injuries are significant or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Michigan car accident attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious accidents are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process, knows how to negotiate with an insurance adjuster, and can obtain the highest possible settlement so that you can recover financially from the car accident. Learn more about car accident claims here.