Colerain Township, OH – Teen Injured in Car Crash on I-275 near MM 32.7

Colerain Township, OH (August 2, 2021) – An auto accident reported in Colerain Township sent one person to a local hospital with injuries. At approximately 3:09 p.m., on July 30, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Interstate 275.

Reports from local authorities indicate that an undescribed vehicle and black 2014 Hyundai Elantra were traveling west on Interstate 275 when the vehicle sideswiped the Hyundai. The impact of the crash caused the Hyundai to go off the roadway and crash into multiple trees. The driver of the Hyundai, an 18-year-old female, sustained injuries in the accident. She was rushed to Mercy West for treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Cincinnati, Ohio

Every year, auto collisions across the state of Ohio send tens of thousands of people to area hospitals with injuries. Although we like to believe that we are always safe or traveling along our roadways, this is not always the case. In fact, there many instances where people are sharing the roadways are negligent and reckless drivers. Statistics show that more than 80% of collisions are caused by driver actions. The majority of accidents ending in injuries are caused by drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, failed to yield the right-of-way, or are distracted while operating their vehicles.

When victims are hurt in crashes due to these and other acts of negligence, they may have legal options available to them. In Ohio, victims are able to pursue legal actions against at-fault drivers to recover compensation to help cover the costs they face moving forward. In many cases, injured parties are able to collect compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property repairs, and various other economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward. Working with a knowledgeable Cincinnati car accident attorney can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and maximize your recoveries.

The Ohio personal injury attorneys at Burg Simpson have decades of combined experience fighting on behalf of injured parties to ensure their legal rights are protected. The unfortunate truth is that many victims wait too long to file personal injury claims against negligent drivers. As a result, they jeopardize their chances of recovering full and timely compensation. For this reason, it is crucial that those harmed take legal action quickly to ensure they are able to get the justice they deserve. If you have been injured in an accident, due to the negligence of another person, contact our personal injury attorneys in Cincinnati at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you. You can call our law firm today at 800-713-9340 & 513-852-5600 to get started on your case. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to review the circumstances surrounding your accident and determine the most appropriate legal action moving forward to ensure you get the justice and the compensation you deserve.

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