Cleveland, OH (February 17, 2022) – According to local officials, at least one person was injured in a serious vehicle accident in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon, February 17. According to preliminary reports, the accident occurred around 12:55 p.m. at the intersection of Interstate 90 WB and Detroit Road.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to assist the victims. Several lanes were closed as a result of the collision. At this time, there are few details about the extent of the related damages. Local paramedics treated those who were injured in the accident. The identities of those who were injured are still unknown.
The cause of the accident is being investigated by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Reckless Driving Accidents in Ohio
Ohio drivers have a reputation for acting erratically behind the wheel, and careless driving is a major cause of disastrous crashes. The actions of a reckless driver are everything but predictable, no matter how safe you may be while driving a car. Despite the fact that there are rules of the road, reckless driving is responsible for approximately 13,000 fatal collisions each year, and human error is involved in more than 90% of all recorded automobile collisions.
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a negligence claim for your injuries. Everyone has a responsibility to act in a way that does not endanger others. Failure to do so may be construed as negligence, and those who have been injured may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury claim can be pursued with the assistance of an experienced attorney.
Pursuing a personal injury claim can be a long and difficult process for those with little legal knowledge. You are not required to go it alone. A knowledgeable serious injury lawyer in Cleveland can assist you in obtaining the maximum amount of compensation available under the law.
Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyers
Following an accident, a skilled Cleveland car crash attorney can help injured people protect their legal rights by filing a claim for damages. Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering are all examples of potential damages. Joseph Law Group has extensive experience representing accident victims. Our attorneys are capable of representing clients in virtually any type of personal injury case.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, call us right now at 216-522-1600 to discuss your case.
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 Cleveland 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.
