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Elements of Negligence in Ohio Personal Injury Claims

Mar 18, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Being a personal injury victim can be a distressing and life-shattering experience. Now you’re dealing with serious injuries and a deteriorating financial situation. You shouldn’t have to be responsible for the aftermath of someone else’s negligence. Under Ohio negligence law, victims can hold the negligent party financially liable for their actions. The legal doctrine of negligence is at the...

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Can You Sue for Loss of Enjoyment of Life in Ohio?

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

If you were injured in an accident in Ohio, your life may never feel the same. Activities you once loved—playing sports, hiking, or spending time on cherished family activities—might now be difficult or impossible. This loss can be deeply frustrating and affect your overall happiness. You may wonder: Can you sue for loss of enjoyment of life in Ohio?...

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How Broken Bone Car Accident Settlements Are Calculated

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

A car accident can change your life in an instant. One moment, you’re driving safely, and the next, you’re dealing with painful broken bones, expensive medical bills, and time away from work. If you’ve suffered broken bone injuries in an Ohio auto accident, you may wonder how much your claim is worth. The truth is, every broken bone car...

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Guide to Noneconomic Damages in Ohio

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Ohio, you may be struggling with uncertainty and distress. The physical pain, emotional distress, and disruption to your life can be devastating. You may have heard about compensation for medical bills and lost wages, but what about the suffering you endure that doesn’t come with a price tag? That’s where...

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How Medical Bills Are Paid After a Car Accident in Ohio

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

The accident happened in seconds, but now the bills keep coming. Each doctor’s visit, prescription, and physical therapy session adds another envelope to the stack. It’s frustrating. Who’s responsible for these costs, and how should they be handled? Understanding how medical bills are paid after a car accident in Ohio comes down to who caused the accident, what type...

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6 Common Hand and Wrist Injuries from Car Accidents

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

You braced yourself for the crash, hands instinctively gripping the wheel. Seconds later, the car was still, but your wrist wasn’t. It throbbed with every small movement. Injuries like this can turn everyday tasks—lifting a bag, opening a door, fastening a button—into hurdles. At Bensinger Legal Services, we understand how hand and wrist injuries from a car accident affect...

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How Long Should You Stay out of Work After an Accident?

Mar 3, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

You’ve been in a car accident, and now you’re dealing with the pain, medical bills, and pressure to get back to work. Your body is telling you one thing, but your bank account and responsibilities might be saying another. So, how long should you stay out of work after a car accident? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer....

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Average Settlement for a Rear-End Collision in Ohio

Feb 15, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end crashes comprise approximately 30% of all car accidents nationwide. Given these facts, it is difficult to calculate an average settlement for a rear-end collision in Ohio accurately. Particular circumstances, including property damage, injuries, and noneconomic losses, as...

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What to Do If the At-Fault Driver Wants to Pay Out of Pocket

Jan 28, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

You’ve been in a car accident in Ohio, and the other driver is at fault. But here’s the twist: they don’t want to involve insurance companies. Instead, the at-fault driver wants to pay out of pocket. It seems like a convenient way to handle things, but is it the best option for you? Our experienced Ohio auto accident lawyers...

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Recovery for Out-of-Pocket Expenses After a Car Accident

Jan 28, 2025 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

If you’ve been in a car accident, you already know how quickly expenses can pile up. Car repairs are just the start—maybe you’ve had to pay for prescriptions, childcare, or rent a car. These out-of-pocket expenses after a car accident can feel like an extra hit, especially when the accident was not your fault. So, what exactly counts as...

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