In the United States, an average of 25.5 million people visit emergency rooms annually because of unintentional injuries. These include car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and everything in between. Often, these accidents result from someone’s negligence or wrongful action.Â
If you’ve found yourself scheduling an appointment with your doctor or rushing to Dublin Methodist Hospital because of someone else’s actions, you could be entitled to compensation. At Oliver Law Office, a Dublin, OH, personal injury attorney can help you file a claim.Â
A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by someone who has suffered physical or emotional injuries because of another person’s negligence or willful misconduct. In some personal injury cases, it is necessary to prove negligence.Â
Proving negligence means demonstrating that the other party had a duty of care toward you and that they breached it. For example, if you slipped and fell in a store because of a damaged stair step, you can claim that the store’s owner was responsible for keeping their premises safe for customers and failed to do so.Â
You then have to show that their actions led to your injuries and that you can be compensated for them. In the above example, if the fall caused a traumatic brain injury, you deserve compensation.Â
In other types of claims, however, proving negligence is unnecessary because the accident could fall under strict liability doctrines. If a defective product leads to injuries or death, you only have to demonstrate that there was a defect and that it resulted in losses.
Dog bites also fall under Ohio’s strict liability doctrines. If a dog bites you, its owner is immediately liable whether the animal has bitten someone before or not. Â
In most personal injury claims in the state, you have only two years to file the case. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss the deadline, you can no longer recover damages. In some instances, the timeline could be even narrower. Make sure to contact an injury attorney in Dublin as soon after the accident as possible.Â
At Oliver Law Office, our team of Ohio personal injury lawyers can help people involved in various accidents. Learn more about the most common claims we handle.Â
We represent people who have suffered injuries because of the negligence of other drivers or government entities in charge of maintaining roadways. Our team handles:
Ohio is an at-fault state, so the party with the highest percentage of fault in an accident must pay damages. Because modified contributory fault laws apply, you can still recover losses if you hold 50% or less of fault for the accident. Â
Ohio property owners, managers, and tenants are responsible for maintaining reasonably safe premises for visitors. Suppose you suffered an injury in one of the businesses at Polaris Towne Center because of wet floors. In that case, you can file a claim because you had a reasonable expectation to be able to walk safely.Â
Our Dublin, OH, injury lawyers can help you with claims involving:
We’ll help establish that you were owed a duty of care and that the defendant did not provide it, leading to your injuries. The only instance when strict liability may not apply is if you were trespassing on the property, but each case is unique. Contacting a lawyer is crucial.Â
When you buy a product, you have a right to use it without fear of it malfunctioning and causing injuries. Defective product claims follow strict liability doctrines, so you don’t have to demonstrate that the liable parties were negligent. You only have to show that you can be compensated for the product malfunctioning and causing injuries.Â
Defective product claims can involve design defects in which the product was initially flawed. An example is a toy for children that presents choking hazards.Â
The defect can also relate to the manufacturing process. The product may have been designed correctly, but something went wrong during manufacture. Cars with poorly installed brakes fall into this category.Â
There are also product defect claims involving failure to warn. In these cases, the manufacturer failed to warn consumers of inherent dangers or side effects connected to the product. Medications that cause drowsiness without complete warnings are examples of failure-to-warn defects.Â
If a loved one died in an accident caused by someone’s wrongful action or negligence, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Ohio allows only the deceased’s personal representative (executor) to file these claims. The personal representative can be appointed by the court or named in the person’s will.Â
Although the executor is the one bringing the claim, the spouse, children, and parents can receive compensation. Damages can help cover funeral expenses, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.Â
If you were injured at work, you can claim workers’ compensation. Insurers do everything possible to prevent you from receiving payment; however, your employer could even dispute the claim. Having a lawyer represent you can help you recover what you deserve.Â
When you’re dealing with injuries and mounting medical bills, the last thing you want to focus on is legalities. Although filing a personal injury claim may seem simple, it requires time and knowledge of Ohio law. That’s where a personal injury lawyer can help.Â
Our team of Columbus area personal injury lawyers will assess your claim and gather evidence demonstrating you deserve compensation. We know what evidence can be most effective, and we also have access to accident reconstruction professionals, engineers, and other witnesses who can offer testimonies on your behalf.Â
One of the most challenging aspects of filing a personal injury claim is dealing with insurance companies. They always aim to find ways to pay you less or not. They may try tactics like threatening not to pay you unless you accept a low offer.Â
We have years of experience negotiating for our clients. We’ll fight for fair compensation so you can recover losses. We’ll take your case to court if the negotiations aren’t moving forward as they should. Often, the threat of this is enough to achieve a fair settlement.Â
Because we work on a contingency fee basis, you can receive the help you need without worrying about another bill. If you don’t get paid, we don’t either.Â
You can get compensation if you’ve suffered losses because of someone else’s wrongful or negligent actions. At Oliver Law Office, we know how difficult it is to go through this process, so we’ll guide you every step of the way.Â
Our woman-led firm treats clients with the respect and compassion they deserve. From providing a full claim assessment to litigating in court, we offer the services you need. Contact our Franklin County personal injury lawyers to schedule a free injury consultation.Â
