Attorney review: Jami S. Oliver, Founder. Admitted in Ohio, 1993.* About Jami
Oliver Law Office is a woman-led personal injury firm with locations in Dublin and Columbus, Ohio.*
A Dublin, OH, personal injury attorney at the firm can help you file a claim.*
What is a personal injury claim?
A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by someone who has suffered physical or emotional injuries because of another person’s negligence or willful misconduct.
In some personal injury cases, it is necessary to prove negligence.
In the United States, an average of 25.5 million people visit emergency rooms annually because of unintentional injuries. These include car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and everything in between. Often, these accidents result from someone’s negligence or wrongful action.
What does it mean to prove negligence?
Proving negligence means showing that the other party had a duty of care toward you and breached it, and that their actions led to your injuries.*
For example, say you slipped and fell in a store because of a damaged stair step. You can claim that the store’s owner was responsible for keeping the premises safe for customers and failed to do so.*
You then have to show that you can be compensated for your injuries. In that example, if the fall caused a traumatic brain injury, you deserve compensation.*
Do all personal injury claims require proof of negligence?
No. Some accidents could fall under strict liability doctrines, where proving negligence is unnecessary.*
If a defective product leads to injuries or death, you only have to demonstrate that there was a defect and that it resulted in losses.
Dog bites also fall under Ohio’s strict liability doctrines. If a dog bites you, its owner is immediately liable whether the animal has bitten someone before or not.
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Ohio?
In most personal injury claims in the state, you have only two years to file the case.
This is called the statute of limitations (on casetext.com). If you miss the deadline, you can no longer recover damages.
In some instances, the timeline could be even narrower. Make sure to contact an injury attorney in Dublin as soon after the accident as possible.
What personal injury claims does Oliver Law Office handle in Dublin?
Oliver Law Office’s Ohio personal injury lawyers help people in Dublin with traffic collisions, premises liability, defective products, wrongful death and workers’ compensation claims.*
Traffic collision claims
We represent people injured by the negligence of other drivers, or of the government entities in charge of maintaining roadways. Our team handles:*
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Uninsured motorist accidents
Ohio is an at-fault state.
Under Ohio’s modified comparative fault law, you can recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for an accident, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages.
Premises liability claims
Ohio property owners, managers and tenants must keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. Say wet floors injured you in one of the businesses at Polaris Towne Center. You can file a claim, because you had a reasonable expectation to be able to walk safely.*
Our Dublin, OH, injury lawyers can help you with claims involving:
- Slip and fall injuries
- Dog bites
- Inadequate security
- Electrocutions
- Structural collapses
- Swimming pool accidents
- Fires and explosions
We’ll help establish that you were owed a duty of care and that the defendant did not provide it, leading to your injuries. The only instance when strict liability may not apply is if you were trespassing on the property, but each case is unique. Contacting a lawyer is crucial.
Defective product claims
When you buy a product, you have a right to use it without fear of it malfunctioning and causing injuries. Defective product claims follow strict liability doctrines, so you don’t have to demonstrate that the liable parties were negligent. You only have to show that you can be compensated for the product malfunctioning and causing injuries.
Defective product claims can involve design defects in which the product was initially flawed. An example is a toy for children that presents choking hazards.
The defect can also relate to the manufacturing process. The product may have been designed correctly, but something went wrong during manufacture. Cars with poorly installed brakes fall into this category.
There are also product defect claims involving failure to warn. In these cases, the manufacturer failed to warn consumers of inherent dangers or side effects connected to the product. Medications that cause drowsiness without complete warnings are examples of failure-to-warn defects.
Wrongful death claims
If a loved one died in an accident caused by someone’s wrongful action or negligence, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Ohio allows only the deceased’s personal representative (executor) to file these claims. The personal representative can be appointed by the court or named in the person’s will.
Although the executor is the one bringing the claim, the spouse, children, and parents can receive compensation. Damages can help cover funeral expenses, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
Workers’ compensation claims
If you were injured at work, you can claim workers’ compensation. Insurers do everything possible to prevent you from receiving payment, and your employer could even dispute the claim. Having a lawyer represent you can help you recover what you deserve.*
How can a personal injury attorney in Dublin help you?
A Dublin personal injury attorney at Oliver Law Office can assess your claim, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and take your case to court if needed.*
When you’re dealing with injuries and mounting medical bills, the last thing you want to focus on is legal matters. Filing a personal injury claim may seem simple, but it takes time and knowledge of Ohio law. That’s where a personal injury lawyer can help.*
Our team of Columbus area personal injury lawyers will assess your claim and gather evidence showing you deserve compensation. We know what evidence can be most effective. We also have access to accident reconstruction professionals, engineers and other witnesses who can testify on your behalf.*
Dealing with insurance companies is one of the hardest parts of a personal injury claim. They always aim to find ways to pay you less, or not at all. They may threaten not to pay you unless you accept a low offer.*
We have years of experience negotiating for our clients, and we’ll fight for fair compensation so you can recover your losses. If negotiations aren’t moving forward as they should, we’ll take your case to court. Often, the threat of court is enough to reach a fair settlement.*
How much does a personal injury lawyer in Dublin cost?
Oliver Law Office works on a contingency fee basis, so you can get the help you need without worrying about another bill.*
If you don’t get paid, we don’t either.
What results has Oliver Law Office obtained for injured clients?
These are four of the firm’s results.*
$5M
Settlement arising out of a death of a pedestrian by a distracted driver
$4.3M
Verdict for motorcycle product defect resulting in death
$2.5M
Judgment for automobile striking a bicyclist resulting in death
$925K
Verdict for work site related equipment injury resulting in serious orthopedic injuries
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.*
“Jami Oliver guided me through the most difficult experience of my life and showed me compassion and professionalism throughout the whole episode.”
How do you contact a personal injury lawyer in Dublin, Ohio?
Call Oliver Law Office at 614.220.9100 to schedule a free injury consultation, or visit our Dublin location at 7240 Muirfield Dr., Suite 120.*
You can get compensation if you’ve suffered losses because of someone else’s wrongful or negligent actions. At Oliver Law Office, we know how difficult it is to go through this process, so we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Our woman-led firm treats clients with the respect and compassion they deserve. From providing a full claim assessment to litigating in court, we offer the services you need.
