An Overview
When people in Hamilton County suffer injuries or tragic losses, the Cincinnati injury lawyers at KNR can help. We will explain your legal options, make the personal injury process as smooth as possible, and fight so you recover the financial relief you deserve.
Our mission is for you to recover – physically and financially. We offer 100% free consultations, charge nothing up front, and will tell you what to expect from a personal injury settlement or lawsuit.
How KNR Helps
KNR makes recovering from a severe injury or wrongful death in Hamilton County, Ohio, as pain-free as possible. We know going through an insurance claim isn’t easy. Working with KNR is.
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Personal Injury: Eligibility & Examples
Accidents can happen anywhere. From Covington to OTR, Pleasant Ridge, and Westwood, you can be hurt by the negligent actions of others. Fortunately, you don’t have to carry the financial burden of an accident or loss alone. Civil law lets you recover compensation for the damage done.
Generally, personal injury cases in the Cincinnati area require filing a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party or their insurance company. This means proving how they were negligent, establishing liability for your various losses, and seeking compensation.
Negligence is a legal concept that describes what an “ordinary person” would have done in similar circumstances and how the at-fault person failed to do so. If their failure to follow the law caused injuries or death, they’re considered negligent.
For instance, if you’re T-boned on Shawnee Run Road in Milford, the other driver may be considered negligent if they didn’t do what an “ordinary person” would have done in that same situation.
Examples of driver negligence include speeding, distracted driving, or impaired driving.
The facts in your Cincinnati personal injury case will be unique. You must establish how the other party was legally responsible by showing:
The party who caused your accident was expected to act or take reasonable care (follow traffic laws, provide proper medical care, and keep an area safe).
The party in question did not meet their obligation (a driver was speeding, a doctor failed to examine you, or a property owner ignored a hazard).
The accident resulted in injuries or some type of harm. Examples include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, failing to diagnose an illness, or falling on a neglected property.
You must demonstrate that the accident or injuries resulted in you suffering physical and financial damages, like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
You’ll need evidence to prove the other party’s negligence to an insurance company or court. Our Cincinnati injury attorneys accomplish this with your medical and financial documents, witness reports, and expert testimony.
Ohio follows a “modified comparative negligence rule.” Your degree of responsibility reduces your potential financial award, whether it’s a settlement or verdict.
So, if you’re in an accident with a semi-truck on 275 but were speeding as well, you could share the blame. If it’s determined you’re 10% at fault, your recoverable compensation will be reduced by 10%. However, if you’re found to be more than 50% to blame, you aren’t eligible for any compensation.
KNR provides personalized legal service and aggressive representation to injury victims when no fault of their own hurts them. Our Cincinnati personal injury firm routinely assists clients across the Cincinnati metro area with the various aspects of:
As a statewide Ohio injury firm, KNR is never too far.
More than 5 centuries of legal experience at your disposal.
A member of the KNR team is always available to you.
Millions of dollars recovered for our clients.
We handle the cost, so you pay nothing.
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Kisling, Nestico & Redick has been helping injury victims for over 15 years. We proudly assist people to get back to the life they had before another’s carelessness caused them harm.
Recover from the Harm Done
Calculating the value of a personal injury claim is difficult. A lot depends on the facts. Typically, the potential compensation you can expect in a personal injury lawsuit or claim is related to:
Our Cincinnati lawyers can better estimate your possible recovery after hearing about how the accident impacted your life.
These are the standard financial losses someone experiences after a severe injury or loss. They usually have exact figures supported by receipts and records. Economic damages include:
These are more complex but represent the compensation you deserve for the other, less tangible ways you and your life were affected. Examples include pain and suffering and decreased quality of life.
Punitive damages are only available in extreme personal injury cases. In addition to your other compensation, they are meant to punish the party at fault if their conduct was malicious, intentional, or grossly negligent. Punitive damages may be available in a drunk driving car accident if the driver is significantly impaired or overserved under Ohio’s Dram Shop Law.
Most personal injury claims and lawsuits in Hamilton County settle outside of court. And while preparing for trial makes your injury claim stronger and shows insurance companies you can’t be intimidated, you should ensure any settlement offer covers all your losses. This means financial relief for what you need now and will need later.
Remember that insurers may use unscrupulous tactics, so you accept less. These methods include low-ball offers, diminishing your suffering, and suggesting you are at least partly to blame. Your Cincinnati personal injury lawyer should be aware of their tactics and aggressively pursue your long-term interests.
Hold The Right Party Accountable
After consulting an experienced attorney, they will evaluate the details and assess how it will likely progress through the local court system. Once your lawyer investigates your injury and gathers enough evidence of what you went through, they can assess its possible value and identify those involved. You and your attorney will file a personal injury claim or lawsuit and seek the appropriate amount.
Most cases settle. But sometimes, insurance companies won’t negotiate in good faith or are best served by filing a lawsuit. This is common when serious injuries or wrongful death are involved. By filing a case, you put the insurance company on notice, preserve your rights under the statute of limitations and ultimately strengthen your compensation claim by going through discovery.
Ohio Revised Code 2305.10 states that personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years from the incident or upon discovery of injuries. This seems like plenty of time to handle a personal injury claim, but evidence and witnesses can disappear. Plus, you may be barred from seeking compensation when the time limit runs out.
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The Ohio courts of common pleas have jurisdiction in cases where the amount exceeds $15,000. As a result, most Cincinnati personal injury cases are filed in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, located at 1000 Main Street, Room 410, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
View the Local Court RulesDemonstrating that another party caused your injuries and subsequent financial harm because of their negligence is more complicated than most expect. Responsibility may be clear to you but proving it to an insurer or jury requires evidence.
Common examples of evidence in personal injury cases are:
If you or a loved one were seriously injured because of negligence in Cincinnati, Ohio, the following could be helpful:
What Are You Dealing With?
Personal injury compensation varies based on the facts and extent of your injuries. While there is no typical calculation, you can better understand the law and what you can expect by speaking with a nearby personal injury lawyer.
Success can mean many things based on the details and what you need. The compensation you recover could be the difference in paying off your medical bills and moving on after an accident. And while there are no guarantees, you can do a few things to improve your odds of success in a personal injury claim.
Most injury cases settle, and insurance companies will be quick to make contact and suggest you can resolve things without an attorney. However, when your case involves significant bills, issues regarding liability, or you need maximum compensation, you should work with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer in the area. This provides an objective and professional opinion about your claim and how to proceed.
Most quality personal injury law firms in Cincinnati, including KNR, take cases on contingency. Your lawyer does not get paid unless you obtain a jury award or financial settlement.
Expect More from Your Attorney
Our Cincinnati personal injury legal team wants you to keep more of the compensation you’re entitled to, so you can move on without the pain of uncertainty. At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we will use every available resource so you recover physically and financially.
