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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in the Cleveland area, it’s important to speak with an experienced Cleveland car accident lawyer from our legal team. Accidents caused by the other driver’s negligence can result in physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardships. An attorney from our trusted personal injury law firm is here to help.

How Can a Cleveland Car Accident Attorney Help?

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, an experienced car accident attorney can help manage the legal process. We investigate how the accident occurred, gather evidence (such as the police report, witness statements, and medical records) to determine who was legally responsible, and assess damages (such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, future medical costs, and property damage).

We handle negotiations with insurance carriers to secure maximum compensation. If the insurance company refuses a fair settlement, we can represent you in court with a car accident lawsuit.

Types of Compensation for a Car Accident Victim in Cleveland

If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Cleveland, a skilled attorney can help you pursue compensation such as:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages from missed work
  • Other costs for vehicle repair or replacement
  • Pain and emotional distress
  • A wrongful death claim to ease the financial burden for families who lost a loved one

What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents?

Our personal injury attorneys handle many different Cleveland car accident cases, including rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, side-impact (T-bone) accidents, rollover accidents, and accidents involving bicycles or pedestrians.

What Causes Car Accidents in Cleveland?

In 2024, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 1,076 fatal motor vehicle crashes, with distracted driving being a significant contributing factor (though often underreported). Additionally, car accidents in Ohio frequently result from negligence, fatigue, speeding, drunk driving, reckless behavior, and failure to obey Ohio traffic laws. Other vehicle issues stemming from poor maintenance also contribute to accidents.

Common Car Accident Injuries in Cleveland

Car accidents can lead to serious injuries that require prompt medical attention for injury victims. Such injuries include:

  • Head trauma, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
  • Fractures and broken bones
  • Internal organ damage
  • Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries

What to Do After a Cleveland Car Accident

What To Do After a Car Crash in Cleveland

What Makes My Cleveland Car Accident Claim Worth More?

A car accident attorney in Cleveland can help determine the value of your personal injury claim. Factors that affect the worth of your motor vehicle accident case include:

  • The severity of your injuries, including catastrophic injuries, and their impact on your life
  • The need for ongoing medical care
  • Lost income and future lost wages
  • Emotional distress
  • Extensive property damage
  • The defendant’s financial resources and insurance coverage

What If I Was Partially to Blame for My Car Accident?

According to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), the state uses a comparative negligence rule, allowing you to recover compensation even if you’re partially at fault—as long as your fault is 50% or less. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re over 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages in a personal injury claim.

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Case in Cleveland, OH?

Ohio law imposes a two-year statute of limitations on most personal injury claims, meaning you have two years from the date the accident happened to file your legal claim. There are some exceptions, so it’s important to discuss your personal injury case with a Cleveland personal injury lawyer to avoid missing the deadline. Missing the deadline could prevent you from recovering compensation.

Call for a Free Initial Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in an accident caused by some other party, call us to discuss your personal injury matter. The experienced car accident lawyers in our law office provide free consultations to discuss legal representation for your auto accident case.

Our law firm helps injured clients receive fair compensation; we work on a contingency fee basis for the entire process, avoiding upfront fees.

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Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
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$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
$1.4 Million
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$1.3 Million
Recovery for a union truck driver who was rear-ended while transporting concrete.
$1.25 Million
Recovered for a veteran who sustained severe leg and arm injuries in a motorcycle collision.  (Policy Limits)
$1 Million
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$875,000
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$800,000
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
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$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
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$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
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$450,000
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$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
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Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
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$250,000
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$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
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$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
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$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
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$170,000
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$150,000
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$150,000
Recovered for a 35 year-old driver who suffered multiple disc herniations after being rear-ended by a semi-truck at a Cook County stoplight.
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