After an injury-causing car accident, you might be wondering what the next steps are. You may be inclined to go ahead and settle the case on your own, trusting the insurance company you’re dealing with to play fair. Don’t make that mistake. Insurance companies are always trying to settle your case for as little as they possibly can. They...
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Personal InjuryA motorcycle accident that isn’t your fault can cause a severe disruption in your life. Car accidents are never fun, but an accident on a motorcycle is often worse. We get a common question at Bensinger Legal Services regarding motorcycle accidents: What is the average motorcycle accident settlement in Ohio? The answer is not so simple. Since the circumstances...
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Death is a tragedy, no matter the cause, but some are particularly devastating because they would not have happened were it not for someone else’s negligence. Though no amount of money can bring back your loved one, Ohio law allows surviving relatives to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. At Bensinger Legal Services, our seasoned Ohio...
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Personal InjuryIf you or a loved one suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you know how scary they can be. Injuries to the brain are no joke, and their symptoms are sometimes hard to spot, so any concerns you have about them are always valid. After a TBI that isn’t your fault, you deserve compensation from the person who...
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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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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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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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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...
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