Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Cincinnati

Filing a Lawsuit in Ohio

If your personal injury claim is not settling, and the statute of limitations is approaching, you may need to file a "complaint" in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash. This is a common step in the legal process.

Parties in a Car Accident Lawsuit

In a typical auto crash case involving injuries, the complaint will be filed against the at-fault driver. However, other parties may also be named in the lawsuit.

Plaintiff's Auto Insurance Company

The plaintiff's auto insurance company may be named. This is because they might be responsible for covering damages beyond the at-fault driver’s policy, specifically underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage.

Plaintiff's Health Insurance Providers

Your health insurance provider(s) may also be included. They may have already paid for, or are expected to cover, medical expenses related to the crash.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services might also be named. This is because they may seek reimbursement for benefits provided, such as Medicaid payments for treatment.

These additional parties are often named due to their financial interests. These interests relate to medical costs or coverage that extends beyond what the at-fault party can provide.

Insurance Coverage and Juries

If a case goes to trial in Ohio, the jury generally remains unaware of any liability insurance coverage held by the defendant. This means the jury is left to wonder whether the defendant or an insurance company would pay for the judgment.

Having knowledgeable attorneys helps ensure the details of your case are clearly understood and properly handled.

Many argue that this lack of transparency can sometimes lead to unfair verdicts.

Legal Assistance in Cincinnati

Andrew R. Tobergte, Esq.

McKenzie & Snyder practices personal injury and workers’ compensation law throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and surrounding regions. This includes Dayton, Colerain, Reading, Forest Park, Lebanon, Madeira, College Hill, Fairfield, Hamilton, Ross, and Oxford, among other locations.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, you can call 513-737-5180 or use the contact form provided on the website.

Written by Andrew Tobergte