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Motor Vehicle Accidents in Cleveland

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Have you been left with serious injuries because of a negligent driver?  You can be entitled to recover damages from the responsible party.  You need to contact the attorneys at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” in Cleveland.  We will fight for your interests and make sure you receive a fair settlement.

Cleveland Automobile Accident Overview

• Per the Public Safety department, there were over 100,000 accidents in Ohio last year; almost 1,000 people lost their lives.
• National Transportation Safety Board statistics show that repeat drunk drivers account for over 53% of alcohol-related accidents and over 22% of highway deaths.
• Car accidents are the number 1 cause of death for people under 35.
• Statistics show that thousands of people die in the United States each year due to rollover accidents.
• Factors that cause accidents:
  • negligence/reckless
  • drunk driving
  • speeding
  • talking on a cell phone
  • fatigue
  • road hazards - construction, potholes
  • road conditions – snow, ice, fog, rain

If an accident happens

• Call the police
• Call for an ambulance if someone is injured
• Do not settle with the other party or their insurance company
• Do not sign anything
• Exchange information with the other driver:
  • Name
  • Address
  • Telephone number
  • Driver’s license
  • Insurance company name and policy number
• Get names and phone numbers of all passengers and witnesses
• Take photos of all damages and the accident area
• See a doctor even there are no visible bruises or injuries
• Get a copy of the police report
• Call one of our experienced attorneys

Kinds of Injuries

• Injuries that result from an auto accident can be:
  • a bruise
  • broken bones
  • head/spinal cord injuries
  • sprains or strains
  • death

Personal Injury

• If you can prove the other driver was at-fault, you are entitled to compensation for:
  • medical bills – present, future
  • lost wages – present, future
  • permanent bruises, injuries
  • pain and suffering
• The average personal injury case takes up to 18 months to settle – depending on your injuries.

Cleveland Auto Insurance Coverage

• Collision/Liability - most common coverage.
  • Will cover all damages to the other person if you are responsible for an auto accident.
• Property damage – pays for property damages if you are responsible for an auto accident.

No-Fault Insurance

• Also known as a personal injury protection or PIP coverage.
• Pays for yours and your passenger’s:
  • medical expenses
  • wage loss
  • funeral expenses

• Does not pay for:
  • pain and suffering
  • vehicle repairs

• You can collect damages from your own insurance company – regardless of who was at-fault in the auto accident.
• You must be seriously injured in order to collect, however.
• There is a cap on how much you will receive.

Uninsured/Underinsured Insurance Coverage

• Uninsured coverage – The at-fault driver does not have insurance to pay for your damages.
• Underinsured coverage – The at-fault driver does not have enough insurance to pay for your damages.
• If you have this type of coverage on your own policy, you will be covered for any damages you received due to the negligence of the other driver.

Wrongful Death

• The death of a family member due to the negligence or recklessness of another driver.
• A survivor in the family can file suit if proof of the other driver’s negligence can be shown.
• You can be compensated for:
  • pain and suffering
  • medical bills
  • funeral expenses
  • lost wages, benefits – present, future
  • loss of companionship

Conclusion
If you have sustained personal injuries due to another person, we can help you recover for your injuries and damages.  Even if it’s a small injury now, it can become more serious later on.  Auto accidents take a toll on you financially and emotionally.  An attorney at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name” will help you get through this.