What is personal injury?

A personal injury is any harm you suffer due to the carelessness or intentional act of another person. You can be injured in a car or boating accident, slip on wet pavement, or be harmed by a defective seatbelt.

 Accidents can and do happen anywhere. How do I know if I need a personal injury attorney? Usually, in order to collect on an injury claim in Ohio, you will need to prove the person who caused the injury was "negligent." You must also have suffered damages. In Ohio, under comparative negligence law, the amount you can recover will be reduced if you were careless, and your carelessness contributed to your injury.

Tim Deeb personal injury attorney can listen to your story, help you assess your options in filing a personal injury claim, and guide you through the complex process of obtaining compensation for your injury.

How can a personal injury attorney help your case?

An attorney will know the type of experts to investigate your claim and prove your damages, including helping you recover for the following:

Medical expenses
Time lost from work
Property that was damaged, including your vehicle
Disfigurement or disability
Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and interference with your family relationships

What are the most common types of personal injury cases in Ohio?

There are many ways a person can suffer a personal injury. Perhaps the most common personal injuries arise from:

Car accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Hurt at work

Other ways a personal injury can arise include:

Medical negligence
Dental negligence
Construction accident
Hospital negligence
Premises liability
Dog bite
Pedestrian injury
Wrongful death
Nursing home negligence

How long do i have to file a legal claim?

Ohio has one of the shortest times for the statue of limitations for personal injury. You only have two years to make a claim. You can wait until the last minute, but any time over the full two years means that you cannot sue for damages to the person who was at fault for your injury, even if you have enough evidence to prove, without a doubt, that they were at fault. It is best to consult with. Attorney Tim Deeb as soon as possible to go through the process as fast as possible so that you do not have to deal with the time limit.