Riverside is a bustling metro area with roads full of people driving to work, school, or a night out. This amount of traffic generates thousands of motor vehicle accidents each year, some causing catastrophic injuries. An accident caused by another’s negligence can change your life in an instant. If you were injured in an auto accident in Riverside, a car accident lawyer from our firm will seek maximum compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more.
Our Riverside personal injury lawyer understands the trauma a serious accident brings to families. Our legal team has spent more than 30 years fighting for the rights of injured accident victims, and these decades of experience provide the effective guidance needed in pursuit of justice. Call us today. We want to hear your story.
Our Riverside Car Accident Attorneys Provide Compassionate Legal Support
Our legal team cares about you and your family. We always offer a free initial consultation so that we can sit down with you and listen to what you have to say. Because we know how physically demanding recovery can be, we will travel to you when you are ready to talk. At the end of our conversation, we will tell you what we believe your legal options are and if we think we can help.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You will pay no legal fees or any out-of-pocket expenses until we successfully recover financial compensation for you. We do not believe in burdening you with unexpected legal bills during this difficult time. Put simply contingency fee basis means, if we do not win your case, you do not pay.
We have served thousands of clients over the past three decades. We are proud of our record of success, including some of the highest personal injury verdicts in Ohio history:
- $134,000,000 sexual abuse
- $5,000,000 construction accident
- $4,225,000 truck accident
- $1,450,000 car accident
- $1,150,000 truck accident
- $1,000,000 truck accident
Meet with our Riverside car accident attorney to learn how the circumstances of your case can affect your legal claim.
Recovering Compensation After a Car Accident in Riverside, Ohio
Recovering compensation for all of your losses cannot give you your old life back, but can help you pay your current bills and prepare for your future. Our Riverside car accident attorney at The Fitch Law Firm LLC will work with you to account for each loss you suffered in the accident as you complete your compensation claim. These losses may include, but are not limited to:
- Current and future medical care for your accident injuries
- Rehab
- Physical, mental, and occupational therapy
- Aftercare
- Transportation
- Modification to your home or vehicle
- Loss of wages
- Loss of future earnings and benefits
- Property loss
- Permanent physical function injury resulting in loss of independent self-care
- Permanent disability resulting in substantial life changes
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Mental anguish, depression, or anxiety
The Last Thing You Should Worry About Is How You’re Going To Pay For Your Medical Bills.
(614) 545-3930 Our Approach to Building Your Riverside Car Accident Claim
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our clients and attorneys work together to build a case. Clear communication between us is critical. If you have questions, we are available when you need us, and you will receive regular case updates. You will always know what is going on with your case.
Our process depends on the case, as each accident is unique, but generally the steps we follow are:
- Handle all administrative tasks and communicate on your behalf with all involved parties
- Investigate the accident, gathering physical, written, and visual evidence that identifies the negligent driver and liable party
- File an insurance claim with the insurance company and negotiate for fair compensation
- Prepare for trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached with the insurance company, and represent you court, if needed
Dealing with Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers After a Car Accident
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles mandates that all drivers be insured, but unfortunately, some choose to drive without insurance or with the minimum required. If the at-fault driver has no or minimum insurance, your insurance policy can cover some of your losses, or you could file a lawsuit to recover damages.
If the driver does not have the funds to pay a court-ordered judgment, the court can order their wages garnished or for their assets to be taken as payment.
Understanding Ohio’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits
Most personal injury cases are settled through negotiation. As we work on recovering the compensation you deserve, it is important to keep in mind that Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 generally requires you to file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident.
Because negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company may take weeks or longer. We will need to assess the claim as it progresses to ensure we meet the state’s statute of limitations. If settlement negotiations fail and your legal action is not brought within the two-year deadline, you may not be allowed to pursue compensation through the courts.
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How Ohio’s Comparative Negligence Law Impacts Your Car Accident Case
During investigation by our legal team and those representing other drivers, it may be determined that no one is 100% at fault for the traffic accident. You could still recover an accident settlement or judgment even if you are partially at-fault.
Ohio Revised Code Section 2315.33 states you may recover compensation as long as your percentage of fault does not exceed the combined fault of all other involved drivers.
This rule is complicated. Our attorneys will explain if or how this rule applies to your claim.
Get Legal Help from Our Riverside Car Accident Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident, the Riverside car accident lawyers from The Fitch Law Firm LLC can pursue financial compensation on your behalf. Our team believes in providing compassionate legal service and aggressive representation when fighting for your rights. We are always in your corner, working to protect the future you and your family deserve.
We work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing to lose. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation case consultation.