Cleveland, OH – Man Struck by Vehicle on Willowdale Ave

by | Aug 23, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Cleveland, OH (August 23, 2020) – One man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the Brooklyn Centre area of Cleveland, according to reports. At approximately 1 p.m., on August 22, the Cleveland Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of an accident on Willowdale Avenue.

Reports provided by the Cleveland Police Department show that a man was mowing the lawn at the Riverside Cemetery located at 2320 Willowdale Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle. The man was injured in the accident. Medical personnel responded to the scene of the crash and rendered aid to the injured victim. Police secured the area as they began investigations to determine the cause of the crash. The injured man was subsequently transported from the scene of the crash to an area hospital for treatment. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio

Cleveland, OH – Man Struck by Vehicle on Willowdale Ave

Reports provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that more than 5,000 pedestrians are fatally injured across the United States each year. Over 75,000 more are left with injuries that cause them overwhelming pain and suffering. Although we like to think that we are invincible, hundreds of people in the Cleveland area sustain life-altering injuries in pedestrian accidents each year.

Not only do pedestrian accidents result in mental and physical pain and suffering, but many victims are unable to return to work for several weeks or even months following their accidents. To add to the troubles victims face are tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills related to their injuries. When victims are injured in accidents consequent to the actions of other parties involved, the state of Ohio provides them legal options to collect compensation to help them move forward and get the care they need for their injuries. If you sustained injuries in an accident caused by the negligence of another motorist, contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Cleveland as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation to help you move forward.

Working with a knowledgeable Cleveland personal injury lawyer after being injured in an accident will ensure you are able to protect your legal rights and get the justice you deserve. Our dedicated and compassionate legal team at Rumizen Weisman, Co. Ltd. is dedicated to helping our clients maximize their recoveries after being harmed in preventable accidents. With decades of experience, we provide only proven and effective representation to ensure our clients are able to recover. We understand the challenges victims of accidents face, which is why we strive to help them obtain the compensation they need for medical treatment, to cover lost wages, for pain and suffering, and a variety of other economic and non-economic challenges ahead. If you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver, contact our Cleveland pedestrian accident attorneys today by calling (216) 658-5500. Schedule a free case review at your earliest convenience to see how our attorneys can help you get justice for your suffering.

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Disclaimer: The attorneys at Rumizen Weisman, Co., Ltd. have strived to become well-respected members of the local Cleveland business community.  We have dedicated our lives to helping injured victims and their families who have suffered a serious injury in Cleveland and the surrounding areas. We want these posts to serve as a reminder to our fellow community members to use every safety precaution when operating a motor vehicle in Ohio in an effort to prevent others from being involved in a serious injury accident.  This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information that we write about should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.  

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