Cleveland, OH (December 6, 2021) – A traffic accident in Cleveland on Saturday, December 4, left one person dead and another injured. The deadly crash was reported at the intersection of Interstate 90 and Eddy Road.
Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. A 40-year-old man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 50-year-old woman involved in the crash was transported to University hospitals for the treatment of serious injuries.
The identities of the involved parties have not been revealed at this time. The cause of the crash was not provided in the initial reports.
An ongoing accident investigation is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Auto Accidents in Ohio
When you’re driving, you’re always in danger of colliding with another vehicle, and the majority of us drive every single day. Car accidents injure approximately 3 million people in the United States each year. In 2017, there were 1,131 traffic fatalities in the state of Ohio alone. Drunk drivers claimed the lives of over 400 people in the state that year.
After a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another, family members are often left reeling, and recovering can be a difficult battle for those left to pick up the pieces. People are grieving by nature, and filing a lawsuit is often the last thing on their minds.
A wrongful death lawsuit may be able to help your family recover financial compensation as a result of your tragic loss. Working with a catastrophic injury lawyer in Cleveland can help you increase your chances of winning your case.
Wrongful Death Attorneys in Cleveland
We at Joseph Law Group go to great lengths to ensure that our clients receive the maximum amount of compensation possible following the death of a loved one. Our legal team has a proven track record of success for our clients. Our wrongful death lawyers in Cleveland can help your family get through this difficult time while also ensuring that the party responsible is held accountable. The filing of a claim against the at-fault party or their insurance provider is the first step in the recovery process.
If you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident, call a Cleveland car accident lawyer today at 216-522-1600.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Columbia Township area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
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.
