Cleveland, OH (February 15, 2022) – Two pedestrians were injured after being struck by a motor vehicle in Cleveland on Friday night, February 11. The crash occurred near the 300 block of E. 156th Street at around 8:02 p.m.
A 55-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man were crossing the roadway at the time of the accident. Both were hit by an oncoming Hyundai Sonata driven by a 24-year-old woman. Both victims were transported to University Hospitals for treatment. The woman suffered leg fractures and other injuries, while the man sustained a fractured arm and lung injury.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Walkers are 1.5 times more likely to be killed in an accident, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrians have little protection in the event of a collision, making them more vulnerable to fatalities. In 2017, a pedestrian died in a traffic accident every 88 minutes on average, for a total of 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States.
You will occasionally have to share the road with pedestrians, no matter where you live. In Ohio, drivers have a responsibility to all road users, including pedestrians. Pedestrians have legal rights in the state, and many people prefer to walk to restaurants, jog, or simply enjoy a beautiful day. That means that if you are hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation with the help of a skilled Cleveland car accident attorney.
Pedestrian Crash Attorneys in Cleveland
If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you should contact a Cleveland catastrophic injury lawyer right away. To increase your chances of receiving full compensation, you should file your claim as soon as possible. In order to build a strong case, the legal team at Joseph Law Group will examine copies of your medical records, accident reports, and other evidence. Our attorneys have helped many pedestrian accident victims recover the compensation they deserve after being injured in an accident, and we’ll fight tooth and nail to make sure your legal rights are protected.
Call 216-522-1600 to speak with a Cleveland personal injury lawyer about 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.
