Delaware County saw 3,480 crashes in 2023. Car accidents in Delaware and throughout Ohio are not uncommon, but knowing how to get help after an accident can go a long way toward protecting your future.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our car collision lawyers offer free initial consultations. These conversations allow you to share your story and get answers to pressing questions while a Delaware personal injury lawyer determines how we can be of help. So, if you were in a car crash due to someone’s negligent actions, reach out today and schedule a visit. We’ll offer you our best legal advice on how to protect your rights.
How Much Compensation Can You Get After a Car Accident in Delaware, OH?
We consider many factors when calculating a compensation settlement amount. To arrive at a fair sum, we will look at the following elements of your claim:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- Your age and income
- The level of suffering you experienced
- How long your medical team expects you to live with pain and inconvenience
In your compensation claim, you will reference specific economic and noneconomic losses from the accident, including the following:
- Property replacement or repair of such items as your car, personal electronics, clothing, or other property that was damaged in the crash
- Medical expenses, such as surgeries, physical therapy, travel to appointments, medical devices, hospital stays, ambulance, or prescriptions
- Wages or salary and benefits lost or diminished during your recovery period
- Future earnings lost should you not return to work
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, co-pays, or other costs related to caring for yourself or others dependent on you
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium with your partner
- Any changes to your relationships due to your injuries
- Disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish, anxiety, or depression
Meet with our car collision attorneys at The Fitch Law Firm LLC in Delaware to discuss your losses and expectations for a compensation settlement or verdict.
What a Car Accident Attorney Does For You
Did you sustain severe injuries and losses? If so, you may benefit from working with a Delaware car accident attorney knowledgeable in Ohio’s personal injury laws.
The law is there for all of us. The insurance company’s lawyers have the right to use the law to protect their client’s interests, just as you can use it to protect your rights and counter any bad-faith insurance practices you might face.
An attorney from our team will take these steps to further your claim:
- Explain your rights based on the circumstances of your case.
- Explore your legal options, such as filing an insurance claim or a car accident lawsuit.
- Investigate the car crash, looking for evidence of the negligent or reckless behavior that caused the accident. For example, a road maintenance crew might not have performed its tasks correctly, leaving a poorly functioning traffic signal in place. Another example is an impaired driver who failed to follow traffic safety laws.
- Use the evidence to determine the liable party or parties.
- Assist you in completing and filing your compensation claim with the appropriate insurance company.
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters for a fair compensation settlement that accounts for every loss you incurred.
- Prepare your case for trial and represent you in court should negotiations fail.
Proving Negligence in Car Accident Cases
You must prove that the other party was at fault for the accident that caused your injuries and losses to recover compensation from them. Thus, we must show that:
- The negligent person had a duty of care not to harm you.
- The negligent person breached that duty by doing (or not doing) something that a reasonable person would have done (or not done) under similar conditions.
- The breach of duty caused your injury.
- The injury caused you to suffer losses.
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The Car Accident Attorneys at The Fitch Law Firm LLC
Attorney John Fitch attended law school in Dayton and founded The Fitch Law Firm LLC over 30 years ago, dedicating his career to the compassionate service of injured Ohioans. All of the attorneys and staff share the belief that our clients’ needs are paramount and deserving of the fierce advocacy we put forth each day.
Our ethics drive us to fight aggressively for the justice our clients deserve, leading us to obtain some of the highest personal injury verdicts in Ohio history, such as:
- $134 million for a sexual abuse victim
- $5,000,000 for wrongful death in a truck accident
- $4,225,000 for another truck accident victim
- $1,450,000 for a car accident victim who broke their leg and ankle
Affording Legal Representation at The Fitch Law Firm LLC in Delaware
Unexpected financial burdens can crop up when you’re injured. At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, we know how extra bills can strain bank accounts. Thus, we look for ways to ease that stress. In addition to our free case consultations, we have a no-win/no-fee policy. If we do not secure a compensation settlement or judgment for you, you pay no attorney’s fees to us.
Statute of Limitations to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Car Accident
Ohio allows you two years after you sustain your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. So, suppose negotiations for a settlement with the insurance company don’t bear fruit. In that case, it’s essential to remember that time could run out for pursuing a verdict through the courts to get the compensation you deserve.
Some circumstances allow you to extend the filing deadline. Our car accident lawyer in Delaware will inform you if exceptions apply to your case.
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Need Help? Reach Out to Our Delaware Car Accident Lawyers
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our Delaware car crash attorneys are prepared to help you pursue every dollar you deserve for the losses you’ve suffered. Call today or go online and schedule your free case consultation.