Personal Injury Law in Cincinnati

While most personal injury cases can be settled outside of court, you still need to obtain a lawyer to advocate your best interests. If a settlement does not meet your needs, and the case for negligence is strong against the responsible party, a strong litigator can fight for fair compensation in court.

When insurance companies discover that respected Cincinnati injury law firms are representing clients, they are often more responsive at the negotiating table. Shea & Associates has long-standing experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims and helping them seek the compensation they deserve.

Understanding Cincinnati injury law

Every state has its own personal injury laws, and Ohio is no exception. How a personal injury case is argued in Cincinnati conforms to Ohio’s negligence law.

Negligence is a failure to uphold a reasonable duty of care. The courts consider what a prudent person would do under the same circumstances. If the person responsible for causing the injury failed to act as a reasonable or prudent manner, then that person is considered negligent. That's where our team of knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Cincinnati can help.

Various states view negligence differently. Ohio uses comparative negligence for determining damage awards. Comparative negligence works on a percentage basis.

For example, say an auto accident was 75 percent the fault of the person who ran the red light, but was 25 percent the fault of the other driver who wasn't paying attention due to talking on a cell phone. The court compares the negligence of the two parties and would only award 75 percent of the total damages to the victim talking on the cell phone. When victims are more than 50 percent at fault in an injury accident, no damages are recoverable. So the party who ran the red light would not be entitled to receive compensation for any damages.

Knowledge and experience on your side

When our Cincinnati personal injury lawyers take your case, we work diligently to develop a case strategy that presents the facts in your favor to the judge and jury. You can be certain that the percentage of fault in an accident is often a key factor in developing case strategies. Thorough investigation, carefully prepared evidence, and convincing arguments underpin our efforts to obtain fair compensation for our clients.

Get legal help for Cincinnati personal injury issues

If you are looking for an attorney who knows Cincinnati injury law, and is genuinely concerned about their clients, contact the team at Shea & Associates. When you or a family member has been seriously hurt through another's carelessness or recklessness, we can help get you the medical and financial support you need. We will give you our time and compassion in order to be successful in your case. Contact us online or at (513) 621-8333 today. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, we represent clients throughout southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky.