Complete Cuyahoga County, OH accident reports and news.
Accidents in Cuyahoga County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Cuyahoga County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Cuyahoga County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Cuyahoga County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Cleveland-Akron, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Rocky River Police confirm they were called out to I-90 eastbound between Hilliard Blvd. and Valley View Rd. around 7 a.m. for an object that crashed through a driver’s windshield.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
A slew of accidents added to motorists' difficulties Tuesday during a morning commute in bitterly cold temperatures.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Two men injured, one critically and flown to hospital, after two car head-on crash in Medina County.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Police say a car with two occupants crashed into a house on East 139th Street on Wednesday.
Police in a statement said the car slammed into the home on the 5700 block of East 139th Street around 1:45 a.m.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
A 24-year-old Cleveland woman, thrown from a car early this morning during a hit-and-run accident, was later run over by the vehicle when its driver returned to the scene, Cleveland police said.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Israel Thornton, age 5, was running to catch a school bus to attend Village Prep School when he crossed Denison Avenue and was struck and fatally injured by a 2012 Kia Sorrento. Thornton was taken to a local medical center where he died.