Reaching a settlement for a personal injury is a huge relief. Now you know that you will receive some compensation for the pain and inconvenience you have suffered in an accident. But what is the process for paying out a settlement? You might be surprised to know that the defendant or his insurer doesn’t just …
How Long Should a Personal Injury Case Take to Settle?
As experienced personal injury lawyers in Maumee, OH, we have found that most cases settle in under a year. However, there are many factors that go into determining how quickly you can receive compensation. Below, we highlight some of the most common considerations. Difficulty Gaining Access to Evidence Many personal injury cases are straightforward. But …
Who Is At Fault When a Bike Hits a Car?
Collisions involving bicycles and cars usually result in serious injuries for cyclists. Cars are designed to handle collisions with other large vehicles, so an unprotected cyclist usually suffers the brunt of the crash. They can easily end up in the hospital. When it comes to determining fault, our personal injury lawyers in Findlay, OH need …
What Is Considered Personal Injury in Ohio?
A personal injury is any loss a person suffers because of another person’s negligent or intentional conduct. In most cases, a personal injury will consist of a bodily injury sustained in an accident. These injuries cost money in the form of medical care and lost income. However, personal injuries also include the emotional distress or …
What If My Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?
A personal injury trial is definitely the exception, not the rule. As we have stated before, generally 90% of personal injury cases settle outside of court and our clients never even see a judge. Still, some cases simply cannot settle because each side remains too far apart. What happens if your case is one of …
If I Was Injured at Work in Ohio, Who Pays for My Medical Bills?
Work injuries are very common in Ohio. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 90,000 people were injured at work in 2019. These injuries typically required that workers go to the hospital or stay home from work. They represent millions of dollars of lost productivity. If you were injured while working, your employer’s workers’ …
What Is a Contusion Injury?
Falls, car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other accident types happen more frequently than they should. While some accidents are minor, others can lead to serious injuries. When a serious injury is the result of another party’s negligence, the injured party may have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. At the …
The Most Dangerous Roads in Toledo
When you are driving in Toledo, you should never have to worry about being seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by another driver’s negligence. Yet car crashes happen in Toledo much too often, and some areas of the city are more dangerous than others. Traffic fatalities have risen in Ohio recently according to …
What to Do if You Are Injured in a Store
Were you injured while shopping at a retail store in Northwest Ohio? If so, it is imperative that you know how to take the right steps to protect your health, your well-being, and your rights. In Ohio, businesses and commercial property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in a safe condition for customers …
What is Considered a Serious Bodily Injury?
Accidents like car wrecks and slip and falls cause many different types of injuries to victims. Some injuries are relatively minor, and a victim should heal within a matter of weeks. But other bodily injuries are serious, and our clients deserve substantial compensation to assist them. Serious bodily injuries cause our clients to miss out …