What to Expect in a Personal Injury Case

The American Bar Association (ABA) states that the most common personal injury case involves a motor vehicle accident.  When the injury is determined to be the result of another driver’s negligence or other factors, the injured party has the right to recoup losses and damages.

Personal injury cases also can be broader than negligence such as with strict liability, which “holds designers and manufacturers strictly liable for injuries from defective products.”  With these types of cases, an injured person does not have to establish negligence but rather just needs to “show that the product was designed or manufactured in a manner that made it unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.”

Once you file a lawsuit, you become known as the plaintiff and the person responsible for the accident becomes the defendant.  At this point the attorneys for each side including the insurer begin the pre-trial process known as discovery.  This involves the gathering of facts based on verbal and written interrogations and depositions that are done in person and under oath along with any other type of relevant documentation. 

Most cases get settled during negotiations and only a small percent of personal injury cases ever go to trial.   If your case does go to trial and you win, the judge or jury awards you the money, which is known as damages.  The damages you receive can include compensation for things like medical costs, lost wages and future wage losses, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages.

By settling a case, it means you have agreed to drop any future proceedings against the defendant and will be required to sign a release stating such intentions.  The ABA cautions that every state has their own “statutes of limitations,’ that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit” so it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer ASAP.  Please visit Schiff & Associates to learn how our experienced legal services can help you.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source:americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_issues_for_consumers/injury_lawsuit.html

Hire an Attorney Who is Ready to Fight on Your Behalf!

Have you or a loved one been severely injured or died as the result of a motor vehicleor job-related accident, or suffered a serious brain or spinal cord injury due to an accident?  If you suspect that the injuries or death was caused by someone else’s negligence, you need to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.  Severe injuries can cause permanent disabilities and forever change the way you live and enjoy your life.  

Firms such as Schiff & Associates understand the devastating effects such accidents can have not only on your health but on your ability to make a living now and in the future.  We will put all of our years of experience to work on your behalf to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company or take your case to trial if necessary. 

The scope of our personal injury services includes determining the actual costs of your injuries by working with medical and rehabilitation specialists to ascertain the extent of your current and future losses.  In the case of wrongful death, your settlement may include payment for any guidance, advice, or counsel you have sought to deal with your loss, as well as compensation for current and future income, loss of companionship, and in some cases, punitive damages.

To help you determine if you have a viable claim, we invite you to visit our website to setup a free case evaluation and consultation appointment with one of our experienced attorneys.  Also until we recover compensation for you and your family, you will not pay any attorney costs or fees.  Please take a look at our website to learn more about our extensive professional legal services. 

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Trust Your Case to the Top Attorneys in Ohio

Schiff & Associates has been committed to providing the Columbus Ohio area with trusted legal services for over 30 years and proudly offers clients skilled personal injury attorneys who specialize in a variety of practice areas.  Our firm was even recognized in 2013 by Time Magazine as one of the top personal injury firms in the U.S.  In addition the founder of Schiff & Associates, Scott W. Schiff, was included in a 2014 article from Columbus Business First that was a list of “People to Know.”

Our team also includes James E. Arnold who is recognized as one of Ohio’s top trial attorneys.  Since 2001, Arnold has been consistently named by Best Lawyers in America, which highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the US.  He has also been recognized as one of the state’s top litigators in commercial and personal injury litigation by Ohio’s Superlawyers.  Columbus Business First named Arnold as one of “Central Ohio’s Top 100 Lawyers;” and in 2007 he was selected by Lawdragon as one of the “500 Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America.”  

Several of Schiff & Associates’ attorneys such as Ryan Lauer have tried and won cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants in counties throughout Ohio.  Another one of our attorneys, Terry Hummel, has litigated a wide variety of personal injury claims and successfully tried them to juries throughout the State of Ohio.  Our talented team also includes Todd Fitz who is a workers’ compensation expert.  His background includes the perspective of representing injured workers administratively and in court as well as representing employers throughout the state of Ohio on workers’ compensation matters.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about the exceptional team that comprises the firm of Schiff & Associates.  Keep in mind that your initial consultation is free, and as we represent you on a contingency basis, there is no attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

 

Slip & Fall Accidents Can Not Only Be Serious But Expensive

The National Safety Council states that, “slips, trips and falls are one of the most common and costly workplace incidents across all industries.”  In fact slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of workers’ compensation claims in the U.S. and are responsible for sending 9 million people to the hospital annually.  Furthermore, the average cost of a slip and fall is $20,000 per accident and results in 95 million workdays being lost each year according to the EHS Today website.  The Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) statistics show slip and fall incidences account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.

The attorneys at Schiff & Associates have a long history of litigating slip and fall accidents and getting results for clients injured in premises liability cases as well as workplace incidents.  Our workers’ compensation attorneys are experienced in handling every aspect of a BWC claim including interacting with the MCO’s, TPA’s and BWC regardless of the severity of the injury or if the accident resulted in loss of life.  In addition our attorneys will represent you at administrative hearings and courts appeals whenever necessary.

Getting injured and then trying to navigate the complicated process of filing a BWC claim can be extremely difficult on your own.  This is why we offer a free consultation and evaluation of your case with one of our specialized workers’ compensation attorneys.   At Schiff & Associates, we have a long tradition of winning, and we welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your case.   Please contact us today.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source: ehstoday.com/safety/high-cost-slips-trips-and-falls-infographic