Cleveland, OH (April 16, 2024) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Cleveland area on Monday evening left one person injured. The police and firefighters were notified of the accident at around 5:15 p.m. on April 15.
Preliminary reports indicate that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 8100 block of Grand Division Avenue. The victim, identified as a female, was injured in the crash. The victim was treated at the scene briefly and transported to an area hospital for emergency medical care. The accident is currently being investigated.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Motor vehicle accidents can be incredibly devastating. The unfortunate truth is that there are tens of thousands of collisions reported statewide every year that result in injuries. Nearly 20,000 of these accidents occur right here in Cuyahoga County.
The vast majority of accidents that take place on our roadways are due to driver negligence. Distractions tend to be one of the most common contributing factors to these accidents. There are several types of distractions that cause accidents across our state. These include:
- Visual Distraction: Anything that draws a driver’s eyes away from the road.
- Manual Distraction: Taking a driver’s hands off the steering wheel to engage in tasks like eating, drinking, or using electronic devices.
- Cognitive Distraction: Zoning out while driving is often noticeable in cases where a driver does not recall the last few miles or how they reached their destination.
- Auditory Distraction: Shifting a driver’s focus from the road ahead to concentrate on music, conversations with passengers, and similar auditory stimuli.
If you have been harmed as a result of the collision that was due to the negligent actions of another driver, you may be able to take legal action. It is imperative that you seek guidance from an Ohio pedestrian accident lawyer immediately. Your attorney will be able to investigate and gather evidence against the defendant on your behalf.
At Joseph Law Group, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate through the difficult aftermath of a car accident. Our team of experienced lawyers understands the challenges that these accidents can cause for you and your loved ones. We have a proven track record of success in obtaining favorable outcomes for our clients and will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. If you have been harmed due to a motor vehicle collision, you must reach out to our dedicated legal team right away to schedule yourself a free consultation to discuss your legal rights. We work on a contingency fee basis so there are no upfront costs for our services unless we win your case. Contact us today at 216-522-1600 and let us help you get justice and the financial recovery you need.
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.
