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Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt or injured in the greater Cleveland area? You need a personal injury lawyer who is local, compassionate, and will fight for you while you recover from your injuries.
Local. Compassionate. Relentless.
Why hire a Cleveland personal injury attorney
There are many instances when a person might need to hire an attorney to help them after an accident. Most people don’t have a working knowledge of the law as it pertains to personal injury claims. Unfortunately, insurance companies have teams of lawyers and experts who both understand the law and will do everything in their power to avoid compensating you for damages — or pay you the smallest amount possible.
Hiring a personal injury attorney from Constant Legal Group’s experienced team ensures you have a skilled expert on your side to protect your rights and help you fight for the maximum settlement.
Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me
The detailed attention you deserve in The 216
There are plenty of lawyers in The 216, but finding one that will treat you and your case with the individual attention you deserve can be a challenge. The Constant Legal Group will put our decades of experience to work to give you the detailed attention and care you need.
Our office is centrally located just northeast of the Rocket Mortgage Field House stadium and is accessible by the RTA transit system via bus and rail. If you aren’t sure whether or not you need to hire a personal injury attorney, we can help you understand the process in more detail and make the best decision for your needs.
What Is a Personal Injury?
Proving negligence: the chain of events
Duty of Care
A person's responsibility to provide a safe environment — such as abiding by traffic laws while driving or providing a safe, non-hazardous work environment.
Breach
When a person or company fails to act with care, they are said to be in breach of their duty of care.
Causation
When a person's duty of care is breached, injuries can occur. Causation is the explanation of how that person's actions caused the injury.
Damages
The result of the breach of duty that caused the injuries — physical, mental, and emotional harm, including economic and non-economic losses.
Proving causation is essential to ensuring a plaintiff is properly compensated. It is never advisable to represent yourself — you need the expertise and experience of a personal injury law firm to guide you.
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
The insurance company already has a legal team
Insurance carriers may stress the importance of not involving a legal professional in your case, but you can be certain they have a team of lawyers on their side, reviewing your claims and fighting for the rights of the insurance company. Hiring an attorney experienced with personal injury law is essential — even if your case doesn’t go to trial. Insurance carriers look out for their bottom line, which means they’ll be looking for ways to give you the least amount of money possible.
Additionally, if you do need to file a case, you should have a personal injury trial attorney draft your complaint so that it:
- Includes all pertinent, factual information
- Meets all local and state laws applicable to your case
- Is filed within the time frame necessary to meet the statute of limitations
Attempting to draft a complaint yourself, or using an attorney who doesn’t give you individualized care, could result in missed deadlines or even having your complaint dismissed. While recovering from injuries, you deserve the peace of mind that comes with hiring an experienced lawyer.
Our Experience
Common personal injury case types we handle
At Constant Legal Group, we work with people who have suffered a variety of injuries to help them reclaim their lives. Our practice areas include:
Car Accidents
Whether you have suffered minor or catastrophic injuries in a motor vehicle accident, our primary goal is to help you recover and advocate for your rights throughout the process.
Truck Accidents
Accidents involving large trucks are often disastrous. Our team fights trucking companies, their insurers, and subcontracted trucking companies to get you the compensation you need.
Other Motor Vehicles
Injuries can happen with buses, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. We help survivors of all types of motor vehicle accidents recover and move forward.
Product Liability
Some injuries are the direct result of a manufacturer's negligence in producing a faulty product. We are actively involved in helping victims of known, defective products seek justice.
Medical Malpractice
When doctors and medical teams make mistakes, they must be held accountable and ensure the victims of their missteps are compensated for their damages.
Sexual Abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse have unique needs. Our attorneys handle these cases with the utmost care and discretion, ensuring survivors have the resources they need to reclaim their lives.
Building Your Claim
What evidence is needed for a personal injury claim?
Evidence is essential for proving causation, and collecting as much as possible is key to a successful outcome. Examples of evidence you’ll need include:
- Accident reports
- Pictures and videos taken at the scene of the accident
- Witness information
- Medical records from your treatments
- All bills and receipts from treatments, medications, and therapies
- Insurance correspondence and policies
- Expert witness reports and statements
- Proof of financial hardships caused by your injuries
Modified Comparative Negligence Rule
Liability must be determined in a personal injury case to establish who should compensate a victim. In states like Ohio, modified comparative negligence applies. This rule means the total amount a person can collect is reduced by the percentage they are found to be at fault. For example, if you are injured in a car accident and found to be 50% at fault, your total compensation will be reduced by 50%. Ensuring you have evidence that you are not at fault is crucial to your case.
How long do you have to file a lawsuit?
For most types of personal injury, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 governs the statute of limitations and makes provisions specific to certain chemical exposures, birth injuries, and product liabilities. Filing on time is essential to ensuring you are eligible for all of your damages. Keep in mind, not all damages are tangible — damages also include compensation for non-economic losses.
Types of personal injury damages
The Ohio state code clearly defines different types of damages, but you need an experienced attorney to ensure you are including everything you are entitled to in your claim.
Economic Damages
Actual financial losses that result from another's negligence. These include but aren't limited to:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Loss of income
- Loss of earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-Economic Damages
Damages for non-monetary, subjective losses. These include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of consortium / companionship
- Disability / permanent impairment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
It is rare that an insurance carrier volunteers to pay non-economic damages — and if they do, they will try to pay the lowest amount possible. To get the most for your claim, you need a strong, experienced attorney who can fight the insurance company for you.
How We Help
How Constant Legal Group helps you recover damages
Your personal injury attorney has a tall task, and we are equipped for the assignment. We’ll help you recover your damages by thoroughly investigating and handling the following aspects of your case.
Perform a comprehensive investigation
We'll collect the accident report, speak to eyewitnesses, and gather photographs from the incident.
Gather relevant, admissible evidence
We make sure your medical records, expert witness testimonies, and all other evidence are properly cataloged and kept safe.
Assess your total damages
Our attorneys are skilled at determining both economic and non-economic loss totals.
Prepare and file all paperwork on time
When you hire us, you never need to worry about missing a deadline or failing to respond to a request in a timely fashion.
Communicate your claim to the other party
Talking to the at-fault party can be risky and uncomfortable. When you hire us, we'll handle those communications for you.
Negotiate with third parties
Many times there are third parties who are at fault or who become involved in your case. We will speak with and negotiate with these parties as well.
Present your case in court, if required
If your case goes to trial, our attorneys will represent you and fight for the outcome you deserve.
Advantages of hiring a local Cleveland attorney
Many law firms can handle cases nationwide, but the benefits of hiring a local attorney for an injury claim near Cleveland are immense. Our firm consists of attorneys who live and work in the Cleveland area. We are familiar with our city, with local and state laws, and with judiciary staff and procedures.
The team at Constant Legal Group has also worked hard to develop relationships with local experts, therapists, and doctors. If you need a referral, we can help. And when a trial is necessary, we're within walking distance of the courthouse — saving you time and money on travel to and from court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyer: FAQs
What is personal injury insurance?
Personal injury insurance protects a person if they are at fault in an accident where other parties are injured. Personal injury insurance may also offer benefits to the person who is at fault.
Does personal injury include emotional distress?
Yes. Personal injury can be sustained to the body, mind, and emotional well-being of a person. Emotional distress may even be severe, as in the case of someone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Can I make a personal injury claim myself?
You can make a personal injury claim by yourself with an insurance carrier. However, be advised that doing so places you at risk of not receiving the maximum compensation to which you may be entitled.
Who files a claim in a car accident?
The injured party files a claim in a car accident, usually with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier, with their own carrier, or both. Multiple parties may be involved, such as if you have been involved in a car accident with a subcontracted vehicle.
How many personal injury cases go to trial?
Less than 10% of all personal injury cases go to trial. Insurance carriers would prefer to settle these cases outside of court to save on trial costs, travel, and associated expenses.
Why is my personal injury case going to trial?
There may be many reasons. The complexity of your case, the number of parties involved, and the damages and injuries you have all play a role in whether or not a case will go to trial. The cooperation of insurance companies may also play a role.
Why is my personal injury settlement taking so long?
We aim to settle your case as quickly as possible, but we are limited by factors like insurance company caseload, court caseload, and statutes of limitations. Rest assured we respond to every court document and piece of correspondence quickly and efficiently.
How much do personal injury lawyers charge?
A personal injury attorney typically collects a percentage of your settlement as their fee. This means they work on a contingency basis, and you do not pay the attorney until you have received your settlement.
Looking for a personal injury lawyer in Cleveland?
When you are injured, your sole focus should be on recovery. Hiring the Constant Legal Group allows you to focus on healing while we take the steps to get you the settlement you deserve. When working with our dedicated attorneys, we will take the pressure off your shoulders and into our own hands.
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It can be overwhelming when you or a loved one is suffering from a personal injury incident. When working with our dedicated attorneys, we will take the pressure off of your shoulders and into our own hands. Together we will fight to restore control over your life.