Cincinnati Personal Injury Law Blog

The law places limits on how long after something happens it can go to court. This is for everyone's protection. It happens in criminal and civil law. This is known as the statute of limitations. Essentially, it means that after a certain amount of time, you nor the state of Ohio no longer has the right to bring a case to court. This is important for you to know and understand when it comes to personal injury cases because you want to be sure that your case makes it to court before the statute of limitations runs out. If you were to go to court after the allowed time period, the judge would have to throw out the case.

For most personal injury cases, the Ohio Revised Code explains you have two years from the date of the injury to file your case. For example, a typical personal injury case involving a car accident that occurred on January 13, 2018 would have a statute of limitations that lasts until January 13, 2020.

Involvement in a car accident can create a lot of unexpected expenses, from medical bills to vehicle repairs. But one of the highest costs of a car crash is a spike in your auto insurance rates. According to a recent study, the average motorist who submits one collision claim ends up paying 41 percent more for car insurance.

It is worth noting that this is not true for every wreck. Whether your insurance rates increase depends on various factors, including fault, driving history and the severity of the accident. If you notice that your rates do increase, here are some things you can do to lower them. 

Poor road conditions, distracted driving and negligence are among the most common causes for crashes on Ohio roadways. While some accidents are minor fender benders handled through insurance companies quickly, some collisions result in catastrophic trauma to the body. If you or a loved one sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence, there might be grounds for a claim. The legal team at Mezibov Butler often represents clients with life-altering damage to their spinal cord.

Neurology Reviews states that sudden, severe blows to the spinal cord can impair motor and sensory functions. This type of devastating injury affects all aspects of your life. Here are some tips to help you move forward after a severe spinal cord injury.

• Seek professional help to overcome negative emotions. Grief, anxiety and anger are understandable after experiencing a severe injury. A counselor, psychologist or other mental health provider can help you learn to deal with persistent negative feelings and help you move on with the rest of your life.
• Follow the rehabilitation plan created by your therapist or physician. The personalized treatment plan may include physical therapy sessions and regularly scheduled doctor’s appointments. This can help improve various aspects of sensory and motor functions.
• Maintain social connections. Talk with friends and family, participate in social gatherings if possible and keep in touch with loved ones. Isolating yourself can be detrimental to your ongoing recovery and result in depression.

Construction sites are active throughout Ohio, year round. Mechanical equipment, scaffolding and other job site needs can cause severe injuries and fatalities if safety precautions are not in place or ignored. If you sustained injuries on the job, there might be grounds for a claim. The team at Mezibov Butler has experience representing clients in construction accident litigation.

ConstructConnect, Inc reports that electrocution is one of OSHA’s Fatal Four. These are safety hazards that cause the majority of construction worker deaths, annually. Electricity typically flows through conductors such as power lines and wires to complete a circuit. However, your body may act as a conductor if you come into contact with exposed wires, there is non-compliant usage of extension cords or there is faulty equipment in use.