Local facts for a St. Clair Shores crash claim
| Crash reports | St. Clair Shores Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 40th District Court (27701 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores) (serves City of St. Clair Shores) |
| Circuit court | 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens |
| Probate court | Macomb County Probate Court (40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens) |
| Trauma centers | Ascension St. John Hospital (Henry Ford St. John Hospital) (Level I (adult), nearest; in Detroit); Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals (Clinton Township) (Level II, nearest; in Clinton Township) |
| Major roads | I-94, I-696 (eastern terminus), Jefferson Avenue, Nine Mile Road, Ten Mile Road |
| From our office | About 35 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in St. Clair Shores in 2024
Police reported 1,356 traffic crashes in St. Clair Shores in 2024. In those crashes, 3 people were killed and 20 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 | 271 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 3 |
| Alcohol involved | 55 |
| Pedestrian involved | 13 |
| Bicyclist involved | 21 |
| Deer involved | 2 |
| On interstate highways | 454 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Macomb 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 St. Clair Shores
- I-696 ends at I-94 (exit 229) on the Roseville and St. Clair Shores city line. Source
- About one in three of St. Clair Shores' 1,356 reported crashes in 2024 (454) occurred on the interstate. Source
What to do after a crash in St. Clair Shores
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the St. Clair Shores Police Department.
- 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 Macomb County communities
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- Clinton Township
- Macomb Township
- Shelby Township
- Roseville
- Chesterfield Township
- Eastpointe
All Macomb County communities · All locations
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 St. Clair Shores car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for St. Clair Shores is the 40th District Court (27701 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens. 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 St. Clair Shores?
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.