The original farmland of Beavercreek Township is now covered with homes and busy roads. While the town’s growth brings benefits, it also leads to increased traffic, accidents, and the resulting devastation. If you are suffering from injuries sustained in a car crash caused by someone else’s negligence in Beavercreek, our car accident lawyers will help you pursue the financial compensation you deserve.
The Beavercreek personal injury lawyers at The Fitch Law Firm LLC provide compassionate service and aggressive legal representation, ensuring justice for every client. Call our office today and arrange your free and confidential case evaluation.
A Beavercreek Car Accident Attorney Will Protect Your Future
Led by founding attorney John Fitch, The Fitch Law Firm LLC brings more than 30 years of experience in personal injury cases to the table for each client we serve. When taking on a case, we lift the burden of navigating legal waters from your shoulders.
We know that an accident can dump unexpected financial losses into your lap. Because we believe finances should never stand in the way of someone getting solid legal assistance, we offer free, no-obligation case reviews and, should we take on your case, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay any upfront fees, you only pay our fees when we win your case. If we don’t win, you won’t pay.
Our legal team is available 24/7 and travels to you if you cannot come to us. Our dedicated approach and provision of necessary resources have led to some of the highest personal injury verdicts in the state’s history, including:
- $134 million sexual abuse verdict
- $6 million swimming pool accident, judgment plus interest
- $5 million truck accident, wrongful death
- $5 million construction accident, wrongful death
- $4.225 million truck accident
- $1.450 million motor vehicle accident
How to Claim Compensation After a Car Accident in Beavercreek
Your financial recovery will be based on the losses from your auto accident and factors such as:
- The severity of your injury and the prognosis
- Your age, education, and work experience at the time of the accident
- Pre-existing injuries or conditions exacerbated by the accident
- Your income level prior to the accident
The common types of compensable losses claimed for car accident injuries can include:
- Care in the emergency room and hospital, surgeries, treatments, rehabilitation, medications, occupational and physical therapy, and diagnostics
- Transport by ambulance after the accident and transport to and from medical appointments as needed
- Short- and long-term care
- Adaptation of your home and vehicle, if necessary
- Replacement or repair of your damaged vehicle and personal items
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as help with shopping, home maintenance, or childcare
- Loss of income during recovery and should your physical injuries preclude your return to work, loss of future earnings and benefits
- Physical and mental pain and suffering experienced with severe injuries
- Emotional trauma
- Physical and emotional challenges faced with a permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of independence
- Loss of enjoyment in life
- Loss of quality of life
Meet with our Beavercreek car accident attorney to learn about compensatory damages and ensure all of your losses are included in your claim for compensation.
The Last Thing You Should Worry About Is How You’re Going To Pay For Your Medical Bills.
(614) 545-3930 Proving Negligence in Your Car Accident Case
Our team at The Fitch Law Firm LLC will investigate your case, looking for the evidence to prove negligence and to identify the liable party. Our team will interview eyewitnesses, obtain visual data, gather documentation of your injuries and police reports, and secure physical evidence from the accident scene.
Using the evidence, we will prove the elements of negligence:
- Duty. The at-fault party had a duty of care to act as a reasonable individual would to prevent harm. In the case of a car accident, the at-fault party had a duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely.
- Breach. The responsible party breached their duty by acting in a negligent manner, risking harm to others. For instance, the defendant may have been speeding or driving through a red light.
- Cause. The at-fault party’s negligence caused the accident in which you were injured.
- Damage. Your injury caused you to sustain losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
Once we have proven negligence and identified the liable party, we assist you in filing a compensation claim with the insurance provider and negotiate on your behalf for settlement.
Most injury claims are settled, but if your claim is denied or the negotiations are held in bad faith, filing a car accident lawsuit and seeking a compensation judgment or verdict may be necessary.
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits in Ohio
Ohio gives you a two-year time limit from the date of the car crash to file a personal injury lawsuit, per Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10. If you miss the filing deadline, you may be barred from pursuing a compensation judgment for your losses. This means that if negotiations with the insurance company fail, you could lose your opportunity to recover the compensation you deserve.
There are exceptions to this rule. Your Beavercreek car accident lawyer will cover this information thoroughly and ensure that you do not miss any deadline connected with your case.
Recovering Compensation Under Ohio’s Comparative Negligence Law
While we gather evidence of the other party’s negligence, the liable party’s insurance carrier will likely seek to shift some responsibility for the car accident.
Ohio’s comparative negligence law allows those who are found to be 50% or less responsible for an accident to recover compensation, minus the percentage they are deemed at fault, according to the Ohio Department of Insurance. If someone is found more than 50% at fault, they cannot recover compensation for damages.
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Get Your Free Case Review with Our Beavercreek Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one was injured in a recent car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the at-fault driver. Beavercreek car accident lawyers at The Fitch Law Firm LLC are skilled at fighting for our clients’ right to full and fair compensation.
Contact us today to arrange your free case consultation.