Lyndhurst, OH (September 9, 2020) – An accident reported on Tuesday left one man seriously injured in the Lyndhurst area. On September 8, the police in Lyndhurst reported that a man was working with concrete on Edgefield Road, just after 5 p.m., on September 1, when he stepped onto a manhole cover.
The cover, which was not properly secured, flipped upward. The man fell into the hole and sustained serious injuries. The injured worker was transported from the scene of the incident to an area hospital via ambulance. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the man injured in this accident. We hope for his full recovery.
Workplace Accidents in Ohio
Every day, people across the state of Ohio go to their place of employment. Working is an essential part of life as it helps us to provide for ourselves, raise families, and tend to our financial obligations. Although we expect our worksites to be safe so we can perform the duties required of us each day, this is not always the case. In fact, thousands of workers are injured on the job in the state of Ohio every year. Some of the leading causes of workplace accidents include defective work equipment, faulty machinery, negligent training practices, and other dangerous condition.
Workplace accidents can take a variety of forms. Some of the most common injuries victims are left with due to being injured on the job include:
- Broken bones
- Disfigurement
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
- Chemical exposure injuries
- Burn injuries
Many workplace accident victims are left with overwhelming pain and suffering and unable to return to their jobs. If you were injured in an accident as a result of negligence, it is essential that you reach out to a workplace accident attorney in Cleveland who can help you protect your legal rights.
Working with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney at Rumizen Weisman, Co., Ltd. will help you to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being harmed. Our reputable and aggressive personal injury attorneys in Cleveland have over 75-years of combined experience fighting to protect the legal rights of workers who have been injured on the job. We at Ohio-injury.com are devoted to helping our clients recover from their accidents and get the full and fair amount of compensation they deserve from at-fault parties. We work effectively to ensure our clients are able to get the medical treatment they need for their injuries and regain some sense of normalcy after being harmed on the job. If you have been injured in an accident, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our Cleveland personal injury attorneys at (216) 658-5500 to see how our team can help you.
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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.