Cleveland, OH (November 2, 2021) – A Lakewood man died after being hit by a motor vehicle in the Cleveland area on Monday, November 1.
The deadly accident took place on Interstate 90 near 22nd Street. Local reports revealed that Seamus Holian was walking along the eastbound lanes of the highway. He was hit by a car at around 10 p.m. that evening.
Holian was transported to University Hospitals where he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the driver has not been revealed at this time. No further information has been released at this time.
An ongoing accident investigation is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Seamus Holian at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Pedestrian deaths continue to grow year after year, despite a nationwide drop in passenger car fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a collision. Many drivers fail to take the required precautions to keep an eye out for pedestrians, despite the fact that pedestrians have the same right to use the road as everyone else.
Family members are distraught when a loved one’s life is brutally cut short due to someone else’s irresponsibility. For those left to pick up the pieces, healing may be a difficult effort. People are grieving for a variety of reasons, and a lawsuit is typically the last thing on their minds.
As a result of your devastating loss, a wrongful death case may be able to aid your family in seeking financial recompense. By calling an expert Cleveland vehicle accident lawyer, you can improve your chances of winning your case.
Following the death of a loved one, we at Joseph Law Group go to considerable measures to ensure that our clients receive the most amount of compensation available. Our legal team has a proven track record of getting great results for our clients.
Pedestrian Crash Attorneys in Cleveland
Our wrongful death attorneys in Cleveland can help you and your family get through this difficult time by giving you peace of mind and ensuring that the person or entity responsible is held accountable. The first stage in the recovery procedure is to file a claim against the at-fault person or their insurance carrier.
Call an Ohio catastrophic injury lawyer at 216-522-1600 if you have lost a loved one in serious accident.
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Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
