Cleveland, OH (August 16, 2020) – A motorcycle accident reported on Saturday left at least one person injured in the South – Collinwood area. Just after 6:20 p.m., on August 15, the Cleveland Police and Fire Departments were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on St Clair Avenue.
Reports provided by authorities show that a motorcycle and a second vehicle collided on St Clair Avenue near the intersection with East 157th Street for unknown reasons. The crash resulted in damages to the motorcycle and the rider sustained injuries in the accident. Medical personnel provided medical treatment on the scene before transporting the injured party to an area hospital for further treatment. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident.
Motorcycle Accidents in Ohio
Every year, motorcycle collisions throughout the state of Ohio leave more than 3,100 people injured. Although many accidents result in minor injuries to those involved, motorcyclists are at a heightened risk of serious harm. These riders are exposed to the force of other vehicles, which can weigh several thousands of pounds. In many cases, victims require extensive medical treatment for their injuries and remain hospitalized for an extended period.
Accidents involving spinal or brain injuries, broken bones, or other traumatic injuries can require both immediate and long-term care. Many victims never fully recover. Instead, they are left with permanent impairments that impact their ability to work and enjoy activities. Rather than move forward alone after an accident, victims should reach out to a motorcycle accident attorney in Cleveland to explore legal options available to them. Those harmed by others may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
Cleveland personal injury lawyers at Rumizen Weisman, Co. Ltd. provide effective and trusted representation for injured victims throughout Cuyahoga County to ensure they are able to protect their legal rights after a personal injury accident. Our attorneys at Ohio-injury.com provide personalized representation to each of our clients to ensure their case reflects their needs specifically. We recognize the difficulties that accident victims are left to deal with after being harmed, which is why we fight persistently to ensure they are able to get the maximum amount of compensation available to them after being injured in preventable accidents. If you’ve been injured in an accident that was a result of another person’s negligence, contact our personal injury attorneys in Cleveland at (216) 658-5500 to see how we can help you.
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