Akron Personal Injury Attorneys 

Assisting Individuals in Akron with Filing a Claim arising out of Personal Injuries Suffered in an Accident

Sadly, people in and around Akron become victims of accidents where they sustain bodily injuries in situations such as:

• Auto accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and falls
• Industrial accidents
• Medical malpractice

Following these incidents, people who are victims often find themselves injured, in terrible pain, perhaps unable to work, and inundated with medical bills – all through no fault of their own. As Ohio has a two-year statute of limitations in personal injury cases, an injured individual needs to act fast – due to the complexity of some types of personal injury cases – and retain the services of an experienced Akron personal injury attorney at Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio, LLP. A personal injury lawyer can work to ensure that an accident victim pursues the proper legal remedies for the injuries he or she suffered in an accident.  

How a Personal Injury Case Starts

A person who suffered an injury because of another person’s negligent act should consult with a personal injury attorney to see if he or she has a viable claim. As the State of Ohio operates under the legal doctrine of comparative negligence, the facts surrounding the incident are important, as an injured person can only recover damages so long as he or she is not more than 50 percent at fault. For example, in a car accident case, the injured person can only recover so long as the other driver was more at fault for the accident than the injured person. Retaining an Akron personal injury attorney can increase the likelihood of success during the pre-litigation process.

Damages and Compensation

The amount of money, if any, that an injured person receives due to suffering a personal injury is a reflection of the amount of economic and non-economic damages he or she suffered.  Economic damages are designed to compensate an injured person for emergency medical treatment bills, medical bills, physical therapy, and past and future lost wages. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are meant to reimburse injured individuals for their past and future pain and suffering.  

Strong and effective legal advocacy by an Akron personal injury attorney can increase the value of a personal injury case, meaning that an injured person could pursue and obtain more money from a settlement or judgment.

How an Akron Personal Injury Attorney Could Help

A diligent attorney can investigate the facts surrounding the incident that caused the injury and gather additional evidence in the form of photos, videos, and witnesses. Moreover, an attorney could prepare and tailor a claim so that it is approved and accepted by an insurance company, potentially resulting in easier and faster settlement negotiations. If the personal injury claim cannot be settled, an attorney could aggressively litigate the matter in court and increase the value of the case, via effective advocacy and presentation.

Speak to an Akron Personal Injury Lawyer Today

An Akron personal injury attorney at Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio, LLP can provide an accurate evaluation regarding the viability of your personal injury claim and the types of compensation you can claim, based on your economic and non-economic damages.  Additionally, a personal injury attorney can work to increase the value of your personal injury claim via diligent investigation, settlement negotiations, and aggressive litigation in court. To schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with an experienced Akron personal injury attorney, please contact us for more information.