Recovering from an injury presents many difficulties, from dealing with medical expenses to managing the pain and trauma. Injury victims might feel like they are at the end of their rope or that no one is there to support them.
If you have been injured due to another’s irresponsible behavior, contact Oliver Law Office today. Ohio law gives injury victims the right to seek compensation from parties responsible for their injuries. Our attorneys can help you file a claim to recover what you lost.
The aftermath of an injury can be among the most difficult circumstances in a person’s life. We believe that victims need a lawyer they can rely on to fight for their interests. Contact us today to speak to a personal injury attorney serving Marion.
Our firm is intimately familiar with every aspect of personal injury law and manages a wide range of cases, including those arising from:
Car, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents
Burn injuries
Children’s Injuries
Dog bites
Pedestrian accidents
Premises liability
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic brain injury
Wrongful death
Even seemingly minor injuries can result in medical bills and affect one’s ability to live. We can investigate the circumstances of your injuries to identify the responsible parties and hold them accountable.
In most cases, personal injury liability comes down to whether the offending party was negligent when they caused your injuries.
For example, imagine two cars getting into a wreck after one driver was texting and running a stop sign. In this case, the texting driver was negligent and would likely be held responsible for any injuries or property damage they caused.
Another example of a negligence case would be a slip and fall accident. If a guest falls on uneven or wet flooring in someone’s building, the property owner could be liable for injuries because they are responsible for removing hazards from their property.
Compensations in personal injury claims reimburse injured parties for losses they suffered due to their injuries. You can divide losses into two broad categories: economic and non-economic.
Economic losses are those with a definitive monetary value and include medical bills, lost earnings, reduced working capacity, and property damage.
Non-economic losses are losses that are not easily quantifiable, such as pain and suffering or mental anguish.
Ohio law does not cap the amount of compensation one can receive for economic losses, but it does cap the recovery of non-economic losses. The current cap for non-economic damages is $250,000 or three times the economic losses, whichever is greater.
The cap on non-economic losses doesn’t apply in some cases. For instance, the cap may not apply in cases with injuries that cause severe physical deformity or substantial loss of essential bodily functioning. Damage caps also don’t apply in wrongful death lawsuits.
In many personal injury cases, both parties might share fault for an accident. However, even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be able to recover financial compensation for your losses.
Ohio has a modified comparative negligence rule allowing injured parties to recover financial compensation provided they are less than 51 percent at fault. The value of compensation is reduced by the amount of fault the injury victim bears. So, if you are 30 percent at fault, your settlement will be 30 percent less. An experienced personal injury attorney can present a case that minimizes your liability to recover the maximum amount of compensation.
Every insurance company is different, but you can break the personal injury claim process into three main phases.
Investigation
After contacting the insurance company, they will open your claim and an investigation. In most cases, the insurance company will send an adjuster to investigate the accident and determine your total losses. During this phase, your attorney will conduct their own investigation in case there is a dispute with the company.
Insurance companies consider a wide range of factors when investigating claims, so it’s important to have as much documentation as possible. Take pictures of the accident scene, get copies of your medical paperwork, and avoid posting anything public on social media that could be used as evidence against your injuries, such as photos of you engaging in strenuous physical activity.
Settlement Negotiation
After the investigation, the insurance company will offer a settlement. It is usually not a good idea to accept the first settlement offer, as insurance companies are notorious for trying to underpay or reduce claims. Your attorney can likely negotiate a better deal to receive more compensation, so don’t sign any settlement until your lawyer reviews it.
Lawsuits
Most personal injury claims end in a settlement, but a small number end up in court. If the insurance company is not responsive to your demands or cannot come to an agreeable settlement, your attorney can take the next step and file a formal lawsuit.
At trial, both sides present their cases, and the court decides on compensation. Our attorneys at Oliver Law Office are skilled litigators with extensive experience representing clients in a court of law. We can confidently present your case to the judge and argue for your right to the maximum compensation.
Oliver Law Office has been providing compassionate and effective legal services in Marion and the greater Columbus area for over 20 years. Our award-winning firm has recovered millions for our injured clients, and we have built a reputation as effective attorneys who are unafraid to stand up for justice.
A severe injury can throw your life into turmoil while also affecting your loved ones and dependents. We believe that Irresponsible and negligent parties shouldn’t get away with the harm they cause. Our job is to fight for your financial compensation so you can focus on getting your life back on track.
If you would like to schedule a case consultation with a personal injury attorney serving Marion, message Oliver Law Office online or call today. We offer both in-home and virtual consultations, so we can always find a convenient time to meet.
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