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Elements of Negligence in Ohio Personal Injury Claims

Mar 18, 2024 | 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 law, victims can hold the negligent party financially liable for their actions. The legal doctrine of negligence is at the center...

Personal Injury

Average Car Accident Settlements in Ohio

Mar 2, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Being injured in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident, you likely want to pursue a claim for your damages. You might also be wondering about average car accident settlements in Ohio. Average payouts differ in every personal injury case. That is because no two car accidents are exactly alike. To...

Personal Injury

Ohio Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

Feb 16, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

When you suffer injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation. But did you know that your time to seek compensation is limited? The amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio is governed by the statute of limitations that applies to your claim. If you do not file before the...

Personal Injury

Ohio Dog Bite Law: What You Need To Know

Feb 16, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 6 minutes

Being attacked by a dog is a terrifying experience that no one should have to go through. Ohio dog bite law makes dog owners responsible for the actions of their animals. In Ohio, the legal doctrine of strict liability governs cases involving dog bites. Should you or a family member experience a dog bite within the state, the onus...

Wrongful Death

What Is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement In Ohio?

Feb 16, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 6 minutes

Compared to a typical personal injury case, a wrongful death case can be much more significant. Because of this, the settlement amount for a wrongful death case may also be much more significant. Because settlements are not public, it is impossible to give an average amount of a wrongful death settlement in Ohio. Additionally, there is no ordinary wrongful...

Personal Injury

Hit by a Semi Truck in Ohio? Here’s What to Do

Feb 16, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 6 minutes

A car hit by a semi truck can crumple like an accordion. When you are hit by a semi weighing close to 80,000 pounds, life turns upside down in a split second. The pain and the shock would be enough to overwhelm you all by themselves, but now you must deal with financial distress as well. Nobody can undo...

Personal Injury

Damage Caps in Ohio Personal Injury Claims

Feb 12, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 3 minutes

When you’re involved in an injury accident in Ohio, you can pursue compensation from the at-fault party. However, it’s important to understand the personal injury laws that apply in these cases, including Ohio damage caps. Your losses in an auto accident are typically called damages. The law limits how much you can receive for certain types of losses, such...

Personal Injury

When to Call the Police After an Ohio Auto Accident

Feb 9, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 5 minutes

Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do after an accident is common. Do you have to call the police? Depending on the severity of the accident, you might be required to call the police in Ohio. For example, if someone sustained injuries, you must report the accident. Many drivers might hesitate to involve law enforcement, especially in seemingly...

Personal Injury

7 Common Car Accident Airbag Injuries

Feb 6, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Airbags serve a vital safety purpose and have saved countless lives since their invention. However, there’s also a risk that you could sustain some injuries from them during an accident, such as facial and abdominal injuries. But can an airbag kill you? While fatal injuries are not common airbag injuries, people have died from complications before, though the cause...

Personal Injury

Who Is at Fault in a Left Turn Accident in Ohio?

Feb 1, 2024 | By Aaron Bensinger | Read Time: 4 minutes

Determining fault in a left turn accident in Ohio is not necessarily as simple as saying the vehicle making the left is at fault. While that is common, there are other scenarios where that is the exception. To get personalized help reach out to Bensinger Law and secure a free consultation by ringing (419) 455-1410 or using the contact...

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