Cleveland, OH (March 1, 2022) – On Tuesday afternoon, March 1, a car accident in the Cleveland area resulted in confirmed injuries. The collision occurred at the intersection of Chester Avenue and E. 71st Street at 2:35 p.m.
According to an emergency response team dispatched to the scene, at least one person was injured as a result of the collision. While first responders treated the victims, several lanes were temporarily closed. Those who needed more medical attention were taken to a nearby hospital. There has not been any new information released about the accident.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. As the investigation progresses, more information will be released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Ohio
In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury, and the same is true in Ohio. In recent years, the number of fatal traffic accidents in the state has risen dramatically. In the United States, over 3 million people are injured in over 6 million car accidents each year. Those who have been wrongfully injured in a car accident should seek legal assistance from an experienced lawyer.
Many car accident victims struggle to understand their rights in time to defend themselves after a collision, and the moments immediately following a collision are crucial in determining whether or not your compensation claim will be successful. It is difficult to file a personal injury claim because most people are unaware of state laws, insurance coverage, or what to do if they are injured in a car accident. You are not required to pursue a personal injury claim on your own, fortunately. Instead, you can hire an experienced attorney to help you recover any compensation you may have lost. A knowledgeable Cleveland catastrophic injury attorney can help you file a claim and recover damages like medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Cleveland
Joseph Law Group has developed extensive expertise in personal injury law after years of fighting for accident victims’ rights, and we’ve helped clients from all over the state recover fully following an accident. Our Ohio car accident attorneys are dedicated to assisting people in rebuilding their lives following tragic events, and we want to make sure that those who are to blame are held accountable.
If you have been injured in a car accident, call a Cleveland car accident lawyer right away at 216-522-1600. You can rest assured that your case is in good hands.
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.
