Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Cincinnati

If your personal injury claim is not settling and the statute of limitations is approaching (which in Ohio is two years from the date of the crash) you may need to file a “complaint” into Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. This is commonplace.

The Parties Named in the Lawsuit: A typical car accident case

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, including:

The plaintiff’s auto insurance company

• May be responsible for covering damages beyond the at-fault driver’s policy (underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage)

The plaintiff’s health insurance provider(s)

• May have paid for or be expected to cover medical expenses related to the crash

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

• May seek reimbursement for benefits provided (e.g., Medicaid payments for treatment)

These additional parties are often named in the lawsuit because they have financial interests related to medical costs or coverage beyond what the at-fault party can provide.

Insurance Coverage and Jury Trials

Interestingly, generally speaking if a case goes to trial in Ohio the jury will be unaware of any liability insurance coverage held by the defendant. So, the jury is left to wonder whether or not the defendant, or an insurance company, would be paying for the judgment. Many argue that this can result in unfair verdicts.

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

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Andrew R. Tobergte, Esq.

McKenzie & Snyder practices personal injury and workers’ compensation law in the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond, including: Dayton, Colerain, Reading, Forest Park, Lebanon, Madeira, College Hill, Fairfield, Hamilton, Ross, Oxford and more….

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Written by Andrew Tobergte