Local facts for a Brighton Township crash claim
| Crash reports | Livingston County Sheriff’s Office or Michigan State Police (Brighton Post), depending on the responding agency |
|---|---|
| District court | 53rd District Court (204 S. Highlander Way, Howell) (serves All of Livingston County) |
| Circuit court | 44th Circuit Court (204 S. Highlander Way, Howell) |
| Probate court | Livingston County Probate Court (204 S. Highlander Way, Howell) |
| Trauma centers | Ascension Providence Hospital (Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital) (Level II, in Novi); University of Michigan Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level I (pediatric), in Ann Arbor) |
| Major roads | I-96, US 23, Spencer Road, Grand River Avenue |
| From our office | About 40 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Brighton Township in 2024
Police reported 631 traffic crashes in Brighton Township in 2024. In those crashes, 2 people were killed and 9 people suffered suspected serious injuries. The table counts crashes; the deaths and injuries above count people, and one crash can involve several.
| Crashes with injuries | 101 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 1 |
| Alcohol involved | 29 |
| Pedestrian involved | 0 |
| Bicyclist involved | 0 |
| Deer involved | 90 |
| On interstate highways | 229 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Livingston County 2024 profile, tables of crashes and people by municipality. Covers calendar year 2024, the latest year with municipal tables when we checked on October 22, 2026. Counts are police-reported crashes located in the municipality.
Driving in Brighton Township
- Both I-96 and US 23 run through Brighton Township, and I-96 exit 147 at Spencer Road is inside the township. Source
- I-96 accounted for 229 of Brighton Township's 631 reported crashes in 2024. Source
What to do after a crash in Brighton Township
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office or Michigan State Police (Brighton Post), depending on the responding agency.
- Report the claim to your own auto insurer and ask for an application for no-fault benefits.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and ask nearby businesses to save any video.
- Call us before you give a recorded statement to any insurer.
What Michigan no-fault pays you
Your own auto insurer pays medical care up to your PIP limit, 85% of lost wages for up to three years (capped at $7,455 per 30 days for accidents from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), up to $20 a day for household help, and attendant care. If your injury meets Michigan’s threshold, you can also sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and the losses PIP does not cover. Read the full no-fault guide.
One year. Give your no-fault insurer written notice within one year of the crash. Use the deadline calculator to see every date for your case.
Nearby Livingston County communities
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Sources: Michigan courts directory, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (2024), the DIFS Level I and II trauma center list and local agency websites, checked October 2026.
Questions people ask us
Where would a Brighton Township car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Brighton Township is the 53rd District Court (204 S. Highlander Way, Howell). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 44th Circuit Court (204 S. Highlander Way, Howell). Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Do I have to come to your office?
No. Most of our work with clients happens by phone, video and email, and we come to you if you are recovering at home or in the hospital. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.
How long do I have to act after a crash in Brighton Township?
You must give your no-fault insurer written notice within one year of the crash, and you generally have three years to sue the at-fault driver. Claims involving a government vehicle or a road defect can require notice within 120 days.