At the beginning of March, an 8-mile stretch of eastbound I-696 closed from Lahser Road to I-75. While we all understand that resurfacing roads is essential to their upkeep and safety, when large swaths of busy highways are shut down to do this work, it creates a major inconvenience.
You’re already aware of this if you’re one of the drivers affected by the closure and/or live in one of the communities impacted by it.
But if you’ve suffered an injury from a car accident because of it, that’s more than an inconvenience. There’s no arguing that accidents have increased due to the EB-696 closure. So if you’re struggling with an accident injury as a result, you need highly experienced car accident lawyers to provide you with the best legal care possible.
Breaking Down the Closure
The EB-696 closure negatively affects an average of 100,000 drivers every day. But it’s also tough on the communities most significantly impacted by the closure, including Southfield, Warren, Ferndale, Oak Park, Lathrup Village, Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Hazel Park.
Many drivers are not happy with the posted detour, which directs all eastbound I-696 traffic to southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway), then northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696. Thus, they’re attempting to avoid the detour by finding alternate routes through neighboring communities.
For example, a driver heading from Southfield to Madison Heights may decide to take 12 Mile or 10 Mile instead. And that’s his or her right. But these roads weren’t constructed to handle such high traffic volumes. And this may have been the reason for your accident.
Accidents Have Increased Due to EB-696 Closure
Many of the eastbound roads in the affected communities are already experiencing traffic overflow and the accidents that accompany it. And it’s not 10 Mile and 12 Mile. Smaller roads like Catalpa and Lincoln are also experiencing far more cars and trucks than is normal. The additional traffic not only increases the likelihood of accidents. It also contributes to wear and tear on these roads, making them more hazardous over time.
So it’s no surprise that respected car accident attorneys in the busy hub of Southfield are already seeing an uptick in cases. And they anticipate that the number of drivers injured as a result of this closure will continue to rise. Unfortunate as that may be.
Enlist Car Accident Attorneys Who Truly Care
Whether your injury is because accidents have increased due to the EB-696 closure or the result of another motor vehicle accident in a different location, you need an experienced team of car accident attorneys who see you as so much more than a case number.
You need the attorneys at Kajy Law. With a 98% success rate, we will work tirelessly to win your case. Not only that, but we’ll also provide you with care and support throughout the entire legal process.
So if you were involved in a car accident, contact us today to get our team of attorneys on your side. Call us at 248-702-6641 or use our contact form to set up a free car accident consultation.
