Mentor, OH (February 5, 2021) – A man was left severely injured following a motor vehicle accident in the Mentor area. At around 12:49 p.m., on February 4, the police responded to the scene of a crash on Lake Road.
Reports from authorities show that a 74-year-old man was walking near Lake Road West when he was struck by a vehicle. The man sustained several traumatic injuries in the accident. Crews stabilized the injured man at the scene before airlifting him via Life Flight to a local hospital for emergency medical assistance. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim, their family, and everyone who has been affected by this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio
Being involved in a traffic-related incident of any type can have a damaging impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Pedestrian accidents are particularly detrimental as they often result in severe damages for victims. When small children are involved in these accidents, there is a heightened risk of brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. Small children are often left to endure extreme pain and suffering. The fact that innocent children are unable to come to grips with their emotions after being seriously harmed just makes it harder for families, in their entirety, to deal with these life-changing accidents.
Although there are numerous things we can do to protect ourselves from being harmed in accidents, the unfortunate truth is that driver errors account for over 80% of traffic accidents each year in the country. Pedestrian accidents are particularly brutal, claiming the lives of more than 5,000 people while leaving over 75,000 others seriously injured. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident as a result of another person’s actions, it is crucial that you reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney in Cleveland as soon as possible.
The Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Rumizen Weisman, Co., Ltd. are well-versed in personal injury laws throughout Ohio and ready to help our clients get the justice they deserve. We understand the challenges accident victims face moving forward. The mental, physical, and financial pain and suffering can impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life and make even performing the simplest task impossible. For this reason, we are dedicated to helping those harmed to recover in the best way possible. Our attorneys provide aggressive legal representation to ensure accident victims throughout Cuyahoga County are able to move forward from their accidents and get the medical treatment they need to recover. If you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver, contact our Cleveland pedestrian accident attorneys today by calling 216-273-6739. Schedule a free case review at your earliest convenience to see how our knowledgeable and experienced Cleveland personal injury 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.