Ohio car accident attorneys know how to navigate the legal process. | Swanton, Ohio accident attorneys

In all but the most straightforward of traffic accidents, these cases can become very complicated even for attorneys who handle these issues every day. Dealing with insurance adjusters, health-care insurers, doctors, chiropractors, and attorneys representing the insurance company can make resolving a personal injury claim a long, frustrating journey. Hiring a lawyer to help you obtain fair compensation makes sense unless you've been involved in a very minor accident.

If you hire a lawyer, he has a few options when trying to resolve your case. Some lawyers file a lawsuit immediately, which has the benefit of putting you quickly on a trial track. The other path the attorney might take is negotiating with the insurance adjuster to resolve the case without having to file a lawsuit. Most attorneys, including those in our office, prefer the second approach.

Lawsuits are time-consuming, expensive, and unpredictable. The benefit of settling a claim with the adjuster is that the client gets compensated sooner and has a certain outcome. We only file suits quickly if the adjuster makes an unfair offer that we know isn't going to get any better or if the statute of limitations is about to expire. For a routine traffic accident case, the injured person has two years after the accident to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for a minor's traffic-accident case is two years after the minor turns 18.

Even with our approach, you shouldn't expect a quick settlement. As we stated earlier, we think it's best for the client to follow a doctor's treatment plan - even if it takes more than a year - rather than settling the case prematurely. This benefits the client's health and her case. Ultimately, your settlement or verdict will be based to some degree on the cost and length of your treatment.

Sometimes going to trial becomes the only option. When you're looking for a lawyer, make sure you hire someone who is willing to try cases if necessary. It can take a long time to get to trial, but it may offer your best chance of getting fair compensation for your injury. If you have to go to trial, be prepared for a long wait because judges have to juggle numerous criminal and civil cases. It's not unusual for a trial date to be set anywhere from six months to a year after the complaint is filed.

 

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio automobile accident, contact our Swanton, Ohio accident attorneys for your free copy of The Ohio Accident Book