While injuries are an unavoidable fact of life, sometimes they directly result from another person’s irresponsible and avoidable behavior. If you have been harmed due to another’s negligent actions, the attorneys at Oliver Law Office want to hear from you. Negligent actors are legally responsible for the harm they cause, and you may have a claim for financial compensation. Our personal injury attorneys can investigate your case and pursue the responsible parties for financial restitution so you can have stability and peace of mind during your recovery. Contact us today to speak to a personal injury attorney serving Reynoldsburg.
We have extensive experience working with all types of personal injury cases in Reynoldsburg and the greater Columbus metro area, including:
Even if an injury seems relatively minor, it can still cause medical complications and difficulties going through your daily life. We will work closely with doctors and other medical professionals to prove the extent of your injuries and recover the funds you need to treat and manage them.
Personal injury cases typically fall under two standard theories of liability: negligence and strict liability.
In negligence cases, the injured party must prove the at-fault party’s negligent actions caused their injuries. Negligence here means acting with disregard or lack of care for the safety and security of others. For example, a driver who runs a stop sign and causes an accident because they were texting is behaving negligently, so they may be legally liable for injuries they cause. Negligence can apply in any situation where one party has a reasonable duty of care to others and breaches that duty through action or inaction.
Strict liability cases are different. Under strict liability, at-fault parties are liable for injuries they cause, even if their actions were not negligent. For instance, Ohio law establishes that dog owners are automatically liable for any injuries or property damage their dogs cause. It wouldn’t matter if the owner’s negligence didn’t contribute to the injury – they would still be liable regardless.
Establishing liability in a particular personal injury case comes down to identifying the causal chain of events leading to the accident. A personal injury attorney will gather evidence and work closely with law enforcement and eyewitnesses to identify the causal elements of the accident and trace them back to the responsible individual(s).
Injury victims in Ohio are legally entitled to pursue the responsible parties for financial compensation. Compensation for a personal injury case in Ohio falls into two main categories: economic and non-economic compensation.
Economic compensation functions to reimburse any tangible economic losses you have suffered due to your injuries. These are losses with an explicit dollar amount:
In contrast, non-economic compensation concerns your intangible, subjective losses – things such as:
It is important to note that Ohio law caps the amount of non-economic compensation you can receive in personal injury cases at $250,000 or three times your economic losses, whichever is greater. However, this cap does not apply to cases with injuries involving permanent disfigurement or substantial bodily impairment.
It’s necessary to keep track of all your expenses so you can recover the maximum available compensation. A personal injury attorney from Oliver Law Office can calculate your total economic and non-economic losses to devise an adequate compensation figure.
Ohio uses a modified comparative fault standard when assigning damage in personal injury cases. This rule means injury victims can still recover compensation, provided they are less than 51 percent responsible for the accident.
However, insurance companies and courts will reduce the compensation you receive according to your percentage of fault. For instance, if you shared 30 percent fault for the accident, your total compensation would be 30 percent less. Considerations of comparative negligence are why it is crucial to work with an attorney who can build a clear case that minimizes your comparative liability.
Ohio’s general statute of limitations for initiating a personal injury action gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Once two years elapse, you can no longer bring a civil action for your injuries. Note that the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases limits you to one year to pursue legal action.
Typically, the deadline starts counting from the date the injury occurred. However, the law states exceptions for victims injured by long-term chemical exposure. In these cases, the deadline starts counting from the day the victim discovered or could have discovered their condition through reasonable due diligence. Additionally, in wrongful death claims, the two-year deadline starts from the date of death, not necessarily the date of the injury.
Oliver Law Office has been providing Reynoldsburg residents with effective and reliable personal injury representation for over 20 years. Our firm has received several professional awards and recognitions in our lengthy tenure and has an established track record of successful settlements and verdicts. We have forged a reputation as fierce advocates for the injured who will stop at nothing to see justice done.
 When you need a personal injury attorney who will not back down, turn to us first. We are tenacious lawyers and litigators, unafraid to aggressively pursue those who harm others. We believe the law is a tool to right wrongs and balance the scales. As such, we will stand by your side and fight tirelessly for your compensation to make you whole again.
Contact us today to receive a free, no-obligation case consultation with a personal injury attorney serving Reynoldsburg. We can also schedule a virtual or in-home appointment for your convenience.
Feel free to schedule an appointment at our Dublin office location. To reach our office:
Take US-33 W toward Dublin. Exit at Post Rd and turn left. Continue on Post Rd and turn right onto Muirfield Dr. Proceed to 7240 Muirfield Dr, Suite 120, which will be on your left.
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