Attorney review: Jami S. Oliver, Founder. Admitted in Ohio, 1993.* About Jami
Oliver Law Office is a personal injury firm with locations in Dublin and Columbus, Ohio.*
The attorneys at Oliver Law Office are here to fight for your rights and interests. We can help you file a claim for financial compensation, recover your losses, and hold responsible parties accountable for their actions.
Some injuries are accidents with no one to blame. All too often, though, people cause avoidable injuries through irresponsible and dangerous behavior. These injuries can destroy a life, leaving a person in medical debt and in physical and emotional pain.*
What personal injury cases does Oliver Law Office handle in Hilliard?
Oliver Law Office handles many kinds of personal injury cases in Hilliard.*
Our partners at Oliver Law Office have a reputation as effective attorneys capable of managing a wide range of personal injury cases.
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Premises liability
- Uber & Lyft accidents
- Dog bites
- Children’s injuries
- Burn injuries
Even a minor injury can have a sizable impact on your finances and personal life. Our job is to make sure you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries and move forward with your life.
Who is liable for a personal injury in Ohio?
In Ohio injury cases, there are generally two standards for deciding who is liable: negligence and strict liability.*
Both come from tort law, the law of civil wrongs that cause harm. They matter because each one asks the injured person for a different standard of proof before they can receive damages.*
Negligence
Most personal injury claims are negligence actions, meaning that the at-fault party’s negligence caused the injury under consideration. A person is negligent when they have a duty of reasonable care, and breaching that duty causes injury or property damage.
A car accident is a typical example. Drivers must drive in a reasonably safe way and obey the rules of the road. A driver who was distracted or speeding and caused a crash could be liable for the injuries and property damage.*
A slip and fall is another example. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe for guests. If a guest slipped and fell on uneven flooring, potholes or parking lot ice, the owner could be liable for negligence in maintaining the property.*
Strict liability
Under strict liability, the injured person does not need to show that the at-fault party was negligent. The defendant is automatically liable for damages, even if they were not careless or negligent.*
Dog bites are one example in Ohio. Ohio law (on the State of Ohio site) makes dog owners, harborers and keepers automatically liable for dog bite injuries, even if they were not negligent in controlling or confining their dogs. Injuries from defective products are another example under Ohio law.*
Strict liability claims need a lower standard of proof than negligence claims, so recovering compensation is more straightforward. But strict liability applies in fewer cases. An experienced attorney can tell which path fits your case, to maximize your chances of recovering compensation.*
Can there be multiple at-fault parties in a personal injury claim?
Yes. More than one party can share fault for your injury, and you can potentially seek financial compensation from each of them.*
Ohio’s joint and several liability laws establish that if any liable party in a tort action shares more than 50 percent of the fault, they are liable for 100 percent of the victim’s economic losses.
In contrast, parties less than 50 percent at fault only pay for their proportionate share of injuries.
What compensation can you recover after an injury in Hilliard?
A personal injury settlement in Hilliard usually pays for the losses your injuries caused, such as:*
- Medical costs. Compensation will include money to cover emergency medical expenses and continuing medical costs, such as prescription medication or rehabilitation services.
- Lost income. An injury can leave you unable to work, so a settlement can include money for any income you lost due to your condition.
- Reduced earning capacity. A disabling injury can permanently reduce your long-term capacity to make money. Money in a personal injury settlement can compensate you for this difference.
- Pain and suffering. Ohio law also recognizes pain and suffering as losses for which injury victims can recover compensation.
Our strategy at Oliver Law Office is to ask for the maximum compensation to maximize your chances of receiving a satisfactory settlement.
How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio?
You normally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio.*
This deadline is called the statute of limitations. In Ohio it is two years for lawsuits involving bodily injury or injury to personal property.*
The two years normally start on the date the injury occurred. For an injury from long-term toxic exposure, the count begins when the injured person would reasonably have discovered their condition.*
Why choose Oliver Law Office for a personal injury case in Hilliard?
The attorneys at Oliver Law Office have been protecting the rights of injury victims in Hilliard and the Greater Columbus area for over 30 years.
Personal injury cases are complex. They often involve both common law, which comes from court decisions, and statutory law, which comes from statutes. When it’s your money on the line, you want a knowledgeable and accomplished attorney on your side.*
Our award-winning firm has recovered millions for injury victims and wants to help you next. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.*
Empathy and compassion are key to effective personal injury representation. An injury can shake the foundations of your life and leave you in pain, with expensive medical bills.*
Our personal injury attorneys understand your difficulties. They will do everything in their power to balance the scales and make you whole, with a client-focused approach that centers on your needs and well-being.*
Contact us online or call today at (614) 220-9100 to speak to a personal injury attorney serving Hilliard.
“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 get to our Dublin location?
Hilliard clients can meet Oliver Law Office at its Dublin location, 7240 Muirfield Dr., Suite 120, in Dublin, Ohio.*
You can reach us from anywhere in the state using the following directions.
From the North:
- Start on I-270 West.
- Take the OH-161/US-33 Exit toward Marysville.
- Exit at Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn right onto Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn left on Muirfield Drive.
- Your destination will be on the left.
From the South:
- Start on I-270 North.
- Take the OH-161/US-33 Exit toward Marysville.
- Exit at Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn right onto Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn left on Muirfield Drive.
- Your destination will be on the left.
From the East:
- Start on I-270 West.
- Take the OH-161/US-33 Exit toward Marysville.
- Exit at Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn right onto Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn left on Muirfield Drive.
- Your destination will be on the left.
From the West:
- Start on I-270 East.
- Take the OH-161/US-33 Exit toward Marysville.
- Exit at Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn right onto Avery-Muirfield Drive.
- Turn left on Muirfield Drive.
- Your destination will be on the left.
What else do people ask about injury cases in Hilliard?
Is the case evaluation free?
Yes. Call (614) 220-9100 for a free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney serving Hilliard.*
Can I meet a lawyer at home or online?
We offer both in-home and virtual consultations, so we can find a meeting that fits your schedule.
