Fatal Accident In Clay Township On Route 51
A fatal accident happened on Friday in Genoa.
The accident resulted in a shut-down of Route 51.
The accident occurred when a driver of a pickup truck suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel. While doing so, his truck went left of center, striking a Chevy Cavalier head-on. The driver of the Cavalier was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
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There was a female passenger in the truck at the time of the accident. She has been taken to Mercy St. Vincent via life squad for her injuries. The driver of the truck was taken to the University of Toledo Medical Center by life flight.
Our thoughts go out to the families affected this accident. Our deepest sympathies go to the loved ones of the individual who has died in the crash.
This is truly a tragic accident.
Family Member Killed in Clay Township Accident
We understand how difficult of a time this is for the family who is dealing with the death of their loved one. It is an unimaginable loss and no one should ever have to experience the pain and suffering that results from a fatal vehicle accident.
While this is an extremely emotional time for the family, one thing that can help is hiring a wrongful death lawyer to represent you. Hiring a lawyer is often the last thing on someone’s mind after they find out they’ve lost someone in an accident, but it should be one of the things to consider as a lawyer can take a very large burden off of the family’s shoulders.
After losing someone in an accident, you will begin to get phone calls form the insurance company. They will offer you a settlement just days after the accident and while this may seem to be attractive at first, the reason behind it is that they are trying to keep from paying you the entire amount that you and your family deserves.
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If you hire a lawyer to represent you after a fatal accident such as the one that occurred today in Genoa, they will then take over all communications with the insurance company. This will leave you and your family to be able to focus on the more important things at this time, not avoiding phone calls from an insurance adjuster.
To speak to one of the lawyers at our office about an accident in which you’ve lost someone, call 800.
637.8170. We are able to answer the questions you have about the accident, as well as give a free case evaluation. Things happen very quickly after an accident which is why it is wise to have a professional working on your family’s behalf, ensuring that you will receive the justice that is deserved.
For more information about wrongful death claim and how a lawyer can help, order a free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book.