Question 1

Should I get an attorney if the accident was not my fault?

Accepted Answer

It's highly recommended. An attorney is experienced at dealing with insurance adjusters and settling car accident cases for top dollar. On average, an attorney will reach a settlement three times more than you will get on your own.

Question 2

How much time do I have to file my case in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Each state has a statute of limitations for each type of claim, which sets the window in which your claim must be filed in court. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is 2 years from the date of the accident. The only time this differs is for minors, in which case the minor has 2 years from his or her 18th birthday to bring a claim.

Question 3

Can I still recover even if the at-fault party has no insurance?

Accepted Answer

If you are in an accident and the at-fault driver has no insurance or very minimal coverage, you can still recover compensation if you have uninsured and/or underinsured motorist coverage. Uninsured coverage pays for damages in the event the at-fault driver has no coverage at all. If the at-fault driver has insurance but low liability limits, your underinsured coverage can cover what the at-fault driver's insurance company cannot.

Question 4

What type of damages can I recover from my personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

Current and future medical bills; lost wages; disability; scarring and disfigurement; miscellaneous expenses such as medical devices and aids, renovating your home to accommodate a disability, or hiring help around the house; emotional stress, depression and anxiety; pain and suffering; mental anguish; vehicle repair; and more.

Question 5

How much money will I receive for my personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

Your compensation depends on many factors, including but not limited to: the sum of hospital bills, coverage of future care and rehabilitation, property damage, lost wages, damages for emotional and mental pain, and the amount of available insurance.

Question 6

Can I make an injury claim if the accident was not my fault but I don't have a valid driver's license or insurance of my own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Not having a valid license or your own insurance does not erase your right to be compensated by the driver who caused the crash. Your damages — medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering — are still recoverable from the at-fault party. Call us and we'll walk you through exactly where you stand.

Question 7

Do I owe legal fees if we don't win?

Accepted Answer

No. All of our clients are represented on a contingency basis. Simply put: if there is no recovery, there is no fee.

Question 8

Do you offer a free consultation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can find out if you have a case by scheduling a free consultation with us at your convenience — use the scheduling button anywhere on this site, or call 513-788-4699. There is no cost and no obligation.

Question 9

I was hurt in an Uber or Lyft. Who pays?

Accepted Answer

Rideshare companies carry commercial insurance that can apply when the driver is logged into the app. Which policy pays depends on whether the driver was waiting for a ride, en route, or carrying you. We sort out the coverage so you don't get bounced between insurers.

Question 10

A delivery driver hit me. Can I make a claim?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon, DoorDash, food and package delivery drivers may be covered by their own policy, a company policy, or both. We find every policy that applies to your crash.

Question 11

What if I was the rideshare or delivery driver who got hurt?

Accepted Answer

You may have an injury claim against the at-fault driver and, depending on your situation, a workers' compensation claim too. Call us before you talk to the app company's insurer.

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