Hurt in a car accident in Columbus or Franklin County? Latif Law represents drivers and passengers in collision claims on a flat 33% contingency fee — no recovery, no fee.
Two-year deadline: Ohio's statute of limitations for car accident injury claims is two years from the date of the crash (R.C. §2305.10). Earlier consultation gives the best chance to preserve evidence.
The trailing driver is presumed at fault under Ohio's assured-clear-distance statute (R.C. §4511.21(A)). Liability is usually straightforward.
Failure-to-yield, running a red light, or making an unsafe left turn. Liability turns on traffic signals, signage, and witness accounts.
I-70, I-71, I-270, and I-670 crashes. Speed and lane-change disputes are common and often need accident-reconstruction analysis.
Even when the at-fault driver is never identified, your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may pay your claim.
Roughly one in eight Ohio drivers is uninsured. UM/UIM coverage on your own policy lets you recover when the at-fault driver can't pay.
Punitive damages may be available against intoxicated drivers under Ohio law in addition to compensatory damages.
Ohio uses modified comparative negligence under R.C. §2315.33. You can recover so long as you are not more than 50% at fault. If you are partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury finds your damages are $100,000 and you were 20% at fault, you recover $80,000. If you were 51% at fault, you recover nothing.
Insurance carriers often try to inflate the injured person's share of fault to reduce or defeat the claim. Documenting fault carefully — with the police report, photos, witness statements, and (when needed) accident reconstruction — is one of the most important parts of a strong case.
Case value depends on liability strength, medical bills incurred and reasonably expected, lost income, the seriousness and permanence of your injuries, and available insurance coverage. A lawyer can give a meaningful range only after reviewing the police report and medical records.
Almost never. Early offers are usually well below fair value and require a full release of all future claims — even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than you knew at the time. Have any offer reviewed before signing.
Whiplash, back injuries, and concussions often present days after a crash. Get medical attention as soon as symptoms appear and tell the provider the symptoms are from the accident. A documented gap in treatment is a common defense argument.
Ohio law does not let your insurer raise your rates or cancel your policy because you used uninsured motorist coverage you already paid premiums for. Carriers occasionally violate this — we handle that if it comes up.
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