If you were in a car accident that caused severe injuries or property damage or involved additional parties, it could benefit you to call a lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can defend your legal position if other parties were involved. This can prove to be helpful, especially when dealing with other drivers’ insurance …
To get a police report for your Ohio car accident, you will likely need to order it online or visit the responding law enforcement agency in person. Most agencies charge a fee for this service. It could take a week or more after the collision before the documents are available. You may be able to …
To file a car accident claim in Ohio, you must: Collect the contact and insurance information of the other party or parties involved in the accident File an accident report with law enforcement Report the accident to your insurance company Gather evidence that shows the value of your medical expenses, property damage, income loss, and …
If you were involved in a car accident in Ohio, a police officer will need to fill out a traffic crash report. Understandably, you may find the Ohio Public Safety Traffic Crash Report difficult to interpret at first glance. This document created by the Ohio Department of Public Safety not only contains a wealth of …
You are not required to hire a lawyer after a minor car accident. You may be able to handle all the necessary paperwork with your insurance company on your own. If you were in a serious accident, you may want to consult a Columbus car accident lawyer from Fitch Law to learn more about your …
If you were in an accident in Ohio, you have five days to report the accident to the police if: Someone was injured or lost their life. There was more than $1000 in property damage. That said, you don’t have to report the accident if it was minor. However, reporting the accident may be beneficial, …
In Ohio, in certain situations, it’s against the law to drive while using your phone. Generally, teenagers can’t drive while using their phones, and adults can’t drive while texting on their phones. However, there are exceptions. You might be considering filing a claim against a driver who caused an accident while on their phone. If …
You may feel unsure about exactly what to do after a car accident in Ohio. Some drivers may not want to contact the police after an accident. However, it’s critical to understand what happens if you don’t call the police after an accident in Ohio, as it can affect your ability to collect compensation for …
Getting hurt in a truck accident can leave you with severe and sometimes permanent injuries. However, in certain circumstances, you may be able to receive short-term (or even long-term) disability as part of your personal injury claim. Your eligibility will depend on the nature of your accident and the severity of your injuries. Our truck …
The first thing to do after a car accident in Ohio is to seek medical attention, even if you do not believe your injuries are serious. Seeing a doctor as soon as possible can: Save your life Prevent your injuries from getting worse Detect more subtle injuries that do not present with symptoms right away …
Vehicle owners are responsible for keeping their vehicles in good working order and good repair. If you or someone you love was injured in an accident because another vehicle owner failed to do so, we can help you recover monetary damages. If appropriate, our car accident attorneys will help you acquire maintenance records that prove …
Where financial compensation after a Lyft accident comes from will depend in large part on the on-app or off-app status of the rideshare driver. In addition, dealing with the insurance company after an accident will also mean substantial paperwork and ongoing communication. Getting compensation for your injuries and related expenses after a car accident can …
What you should say to an insurance company after an accident often depends on whose insurance company adjuster contacts you: your company or the other driver’s. When contacting your insurer, you should provide a complete and accurate account of the accident and resulting injuries. If the liable party’s insurance company tries to speak with you …
Recorded statements are not required in a car accident claim unless it is your own insurer asking for the statement. If the at-fault party’s insurance company approaches you asking for a statement, you are not required to speak with them and you can hire a lawyer to review the crash and discuss your next steps. …
In Ohio, the car accident settlement process and timeline depend on a variety of factors specific to your case. These factors may include but are not limited to: How much and what type of insurance coverage the liable party has Whether the insurer for the liable party is willing to negotiate a settlement in good …
In Ohio, fault in a car accident is assigned in percentages. If the at-fault driver proves your actions contributed to more than half of the accident’s cause, you cannot collect any compensation at all for your injuries. If you are found liable for less than 50% of the accident’s cause, any compensation you receive via …
A personal injury attorney can assist you in dealing with insurance after an accident. These steps may include: Filing a claim with your insurance company Letting a lawyer speak with the liable party’s insurance company on your behalf Disputing any insurer’s claims that you share responsibility for the accident Filing a lawsuit against the at-fault …
Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for Ohio vehicle accidents (and many other types of personal injury accidents in Ohio) is two years. Put simply, if you do not start your case within two years of the accident date, you lose the right to seek compensation for that accident. What Is a Statute of Limitations? …
Some insurance adjusters and lawyers use either the multiplier method or the daily rate method to calculate pain and suffering in Ohio. Depending on whether you’re filing a claim or lawsuit, there may be caps on how much you can claim regarding your pain and suffering damages, which your Columbus personal injury lawyer can inform …
You should never leave the scene of a car accident because fleeing the scene of a car accident is illegal, may subject you to criminal prosecution, and could hinder your potential monetary recovery. It can also make it difficult or impossible to prove you were not at fault for the accident and are entitled to …
