When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to recover financial compensation. Your economic damages include items like your medical expenses and loss of earnings. You may also be wondering how much money can you sue for pain and suffering. Understanding how pain and suffering damage is calculated in Ohio is...
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Losing a loved one in an accident is an unimaginable tragedy. The emotional void left behind is often compounded by the financial uncertainty that follows. In Ohio, when a loved one’s death results from someone else’s negligence, wrongful death claims offer a legal pathway for families to seek compensation. Understanding what you can recover is vital because the state...
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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...
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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...
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Personal InjuryBeing 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...
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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...
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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...
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Personal InjuryWhen 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...
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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...
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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...
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