Cleveland, OH (March 19, 2024) – On March 16, the Cleveland Police Department, firefighters, and emergency medical services were all called to the scene of an automobile accident that sent one person to a local hospital with injuries during the evening hours.
Just after 10:50 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 2500 block of Metro Health Drive. The pedestrian, who has not been identified to the public, was injured as a result of the accident. The victim was treated at the scene briefly before being transported to an area hospital for further medical care. At this time, investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Pedestrian accidents cause hundreds of injuries annually in Ohio. Sadly, many of these incidents are avoidable, often resulting from negligence, such as failure to yield, running red lights, or disregarding stop signs.
In cases where drivers are speeding during pedestrian accidents, victims are at a higher risk of sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries. Trauma to the head, internal organ injuries, and severe compound fractures are, unfortunately, common outcomes of such accidents. Following injuries in a pedestrian accident, victims retain the option to pursue personal injury claims against those accountable, seeking financial relief for medical expenses, lost earnings, and more.
Taking immediate action to contact a Cleveland pedestrian accident attorney is crucial. Your lawyer can assist you in pursuing compensation from the negligent party.
To succeed, you must demonstrate the presence of negligence at the time of the accident, indicating that the driver owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, causing the crash, and resulting in damages to you. While this process may appear straightforward, insurance companies often do everything possible to deny injured parties’ rightful claims. For this reason, it is imperative to work with a dedicated and trusted legal team to significantly improve your chances of obtaining justice.
At Joseph Law Group, our mission goes beyond providing legal representation to those who have been injured. We are dedicated advocates for our clients, committed to helping them on their journey toward recovery both physically and emotionally. Our team of experienced attorneys uses all available resources to fight for the rights of our clients against negligent entities. We understand the impact a pedestrian accident can have on an individual’s life and strive to not only obtain monetary compensation but also help restore their quality of life. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our Ohio personal injury law firm as soon as possible by calling 216-522-1600. Let us be your voice during this difficult time as we fight for your best interests with passion and determination.
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.
