Cleveland, OH (December 12, 2024) – Authorities confirmed that at least one person was hurt as a result of a car crash that occurred in the Cleveland area. The crash took place at around 3:20 p.m. on December 11.
Official reports indicate that a major motor vehicle accident took place on East 71st Street near Broadway Avenue. The incident prompted the closure of the intersection as emergency officials worked to remove the involved vehicles. At least one person involved in the accident sustained significant trauma to the leg. Emergency medical services rendered aid to the victims before transporting them to a local hospital. At this time, the incident is under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time.
Car Accidents in Ohio
Car crashes occur far too often in Ohio. In many cases, injured victims are forced to deal with overwhelming consequences. We see countless people forced to deal with painful physical and emotional injuries that impact their lives forever. After being hurt in a car crash, you have the opportunity to seek compensation from the responsible party. In order to recover compensation, you will need to file a personal injury claim.
Contrary to popular belief, it is incredibly important that you obtain a copy of the police report. The police report can play a vital role when it comes to your ability to prove your case against the defendant. The information included in the police report can be invaluable. Some of the details and information you can receive from a police report include
- The accident’s date, time, and location
- Contact particulars of all involved parties, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and insurance information
- Details regarding witnesses
- Extent of vehicle damage
- Weather and lighting conditions at the time
- Statements provided by both involved parties and witnesses
- Issued citations
- A diagram illustrating the accident scene
All of this information can further help to prove that the defendant is responsible for your crash. It is important that you seek legal help from a Shaker Heights car accident lawyer right away. Your attorney will be able to help you obtain a copy of the police report and various other pieces of evidence that the defendant.
At Joseph Law Group, we have spent the last 20 years earning the trust of our clients by providing exceptional legal representation that helps them regain their quality of life after suffering serious injuries or unexpected losses. We understand that every case is unique, and each client deserves personalized attention and aggressive action in order to achieve justice. Our commitment to our clients goes beyond just representing them in court – we strive to improve their lives and provide support during one of the most difficult times they may face. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, do not face it alone. Contact our firm today at 216-522-1600 to see how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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.
