Dayton Personal Injury Lawyers

Settlement figures vary widely, depending on factors like injury severity, how it affects your daily life, and the skill of your attorney. Typical ranges for common claims include:

• Car Accidents: $15,000–$50,000 (higher if injuries are severe or property damage is extensive)
• Slip & Fall: $10,000–$50,000 on average, but serious cases can exceed $100,000
• Medical Malpractice: Often over $250,000, reflecting the complex nature and significant impact of these cases
• Product Liability: $50,000–$300,000, with the top end for long-term disability or severe harm
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Usually above $500,000, given the lifelong care and adaptations required
• Wrongful Death: $500,000 to several million dollars, factoring in lost earnings, companionship, and funeral costs
• Loss of Earning Capacity: High six-figure to multi-million-dollar awards when an injury prevents future employment, especially for younger or high-earning victims

There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some cases settle in a few months; others, especially those that go to trial, can take a year or more before you see a payout. Our team at Michael Wright Attorney will do everything we can to keep you updated throughout the process.

Yes, it’s quite common. Insurers frequently opt to resolve claims early to minimize costs and avoid trial risks. The likelihood of an early settlement typically increases when you have strong evidence, substantial damages, or a complex case.

The time limit placed on bringing a personal injury lawsuit is called the “statute of limitations.” It is important to file a legal action within this period because if you don’t, you may forfeit your right to compensation for any damages suffered. The statutes of limitations vary from state to state, and they may differ depending on the type of claim.

Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 states that all lawsuits based on bodily injury must be brought within two years from the date the cause of action accrues.

Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits have one thing in common: They arise when the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another cause one to suffer harm. Whatever the particular instances of the claim, both cases involve negligence. Other than that common factor, these claims are very different and their differences must be understood before a person attempts to file either of them.

Any accident involving negligent or reckless behaviors are cause for legal attention. This is particularly true when the actions or inactions of another have led to your personal harm. Had others followed the law and rightfully acted as they were responsible to act, there is less of a chance that you would have sustained an injury. Therefore, you have the right to file a claim and seek due compensation.

Any accident involving negligent or reckless behaviors are cause for legal attention. This is particularly true when the actions or inactions of another have led to your personal harm. Had others followed the law and rightfully acted as they were responsible to act, there is less of a chance that you would have sustained an injury. Therefore, you have the right to file a claim and seek due compensation.

If you are still unsure about whether or not your accident and injury case qualifies for legal action, you can speak with a personal injury lawyer who can further explain the details of filing and what exactly is needed.

It is true, not every personal injury claim will result in legal action. However, there are many cases in which people falsely believe that no fault lies in the accident which has left them injured. While drunk driving accidents and medical malpractice cases clearly point to the person to blame for the accident and injury, other situations may be more difficult to identify. For example, slip and fall injuries may seem like mere accidents, but upon closer inspection there is actual responsibility to be placed. Many instances of this type of accident result from a property owner of business manager who failed to follow safety protocols. Ensuring that their premises are safe in all aspects – dry floors, well lit stairways, chemical-free environments, etc. – is the responsibility of a building owner. Failure to adhere to these rules could leave someone severely injured or ill.

Even in cases of natural disaster that cause you injury in your workplace. It may appear as if this act of nature leaves no one at fault for your injuries, but if the incident is examined more in depth, it may be found that your employer did not properly equip your building or work environment with the necessary regulations and did not adhere to safety protocols that they were responsible to adhere to.

In most personal injury and wrongful death cases, you will not be barred from recovering compensation even if you or your loved one was partially at fault for the injury or death. A person becomes partially at fault when their injuries were sustained as a result of negligence on behalf of another party, but not completely. If you think that just because you were partially responsible for your injuries that you are not liable to compensation, you are. Whether you were involved in a construction accident, a slip and fall accident, or any other type of accident where you sustained injuries, you may be entitled to compensation even if you are partially to blame.

It costs you NOTHING to hire our firm to represent you in your personal injury or medical malpractice case.

We have the financial resources to ensure that your case is well-prepared for a successful resolution, whether that ultimately occurs by settlement or through trial. If for any reason, we are unable to obtain money for you by verdict or settlement, you will not be obligated to pay the firm a fee or to reimburse us for any costs that we expended. Upon a resolution of your case, our legal fee is calculated as a percentage of the settlement or judgment. Any costs associated with your case (e.g., filing fees, expert witness fees and fees to obtain medical records) will also be paid out of the monetary recovery. Therefore, the compensation for our services is tied to our performance.