CincinnatiPersonal Injury Lawyer
Compassionate Care for You and Your Loved Ones
An accident can instantly change your life, putting financial and emotional stress on your entire family. Our Cincinnati personal injury lawyers understand what you’re going through and are ready to help. Offering compassionate care for you and your loved ones, we’ll fight for the compensation you need to support your recovery. Contact us online or call (513) 951-6723 to schedule your free case evaluation with our team.
You Don’t Have to Fight the Insurance Companies Alone
After an accident, the physical pain from your injuries is often followed by expensive medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about your future. Between mounting expenses and the stress of missed paychecks, we know it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Unfortunately, insurance adjusters often push for quick, low settlements when accident victims are most vulnerable. Without someone in your corner who understands Hamilton County’s insurance process and legal landscape, it can be challenging to fight back.
You deserve a trusted legal advocate who knows how to handle local insurance adjusters and the court system and protect your right to fair compensation. Our personal injury lawyers in Cincinnati can take the legal burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on your health and recovery.
Justin Lee Lawrence
Partner
Why Cincinnati Chooses Lawrence & Associates for Injury Claims
At Lawrence & Associates, we believe Cincinnati injury victims choose us because we prioritize people over payouts. We are committed to our community and provide exceptional service with our unique Client Bill of Rights, which ensures you receive transparent communication, respect, and dedicated advocacy from our team throughout your recovery.
Our success is built on an in-depth understanding of Ohio personal injury law. Because our attorneys have extensive experience navigating Hamilton County courts, we are familiar with local judges and the specific tactics used by Cincinnati defense firms. This local knowledge helps when challenging powerful insurance companies that may try to pay less than your claim is worth.
Accessibility is also a core value for our team, and we proudly serve the Hispanic community with Spanish-speaking lawyers. Whether in English or Spanish, we make sure your voice is heard.
A Proven Track Record in Hamilton County
We are familiar faces in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and nearby jurisdictions, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, located right in the heart of downtown Cincinnati.
This local presence matters. We understand the specific expectations of local judges and the tendencies of area juries. Our extensive trial experience lets insurance companies know that if they refuse to offer a fair settlement, we have the skills and determination to fight for you in court.
We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis: No Win, No Fee
Everyone in Cincinnati deserves high-quality legal representation, regardless of their current financial status. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs to start your case, and you won’t owe us anything unless we successfully win your case or secure a settlement for you. We only get paid when you do.
Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Whether your injury was the result of a motor vehicle crash or a work-related accident, our team is ready to help. Our Cincinnati personal injury attorneys have decades of experience handling a wide range of claims, including:
Car Accidents
From fender-benders in residential areas to high-speed collisions on I-75, we handle all types of auto claims. We understand how local traffic patterns contribute to Cincinnati’s frequent accidents and how to pursue the maximum compensation available for your losses and suffering.
Truck Accidents
Collisions involving commercial trucks can be devastating and often result in complex legal claims. We’ve handled many of these cases, investigating logbooks and maintenance records and taking on large trucking corporations and insurance companies.
Motorcycle Accidents
Cincinnati riders enjoying scenic Route 52 along the Ohio River or making their way through heavy traffic are often invisible to distracted drivers. We fight the unfair biases motorcycles face to ensure riders receive full compensation for their injuries.
Pedestrian Accidents
If you were struck by a motor vehicle while walking in Cincinnati, we advocate for injured pedestrians. These cases often involve severe injuries, and we fight to secure compensation that will cover your long-term care needs.
Rental Scooter/Bike Accidents
With the rise of Lime scooters and Red Bikes around the University of Cincinnati, Washington Park, and other urban areas of Cincinnati, there has been an increase in accidents involving these e-scooters and e-bikes. We can help you navigate the complex insurance process that is unique to shared micro-mobility devices.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners of commercial spaces, offices, and private properties have a duty to keep their premises safe. If you fell and were injured due to a preventable hazard, we can help you pursue a premises liability claim for compensation.
Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Cincinnati’s manufacturing and health care sectors are the backbone of our city, but they often come with risks. We help injured workers from Hamilton County factories, hospitals, and other workplaces navigate the complex workers’ compensation system to access their benefits.
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is an unimaginable tragedy. We provide compassionate legal support to families seeking justice after a fatal accident, helping you secure your family’s financial future during a time of grief.
Meagan has joined our team in 2021 as a personal injury litigation and worker’s compensation associate attorney.
How the Personal Injury Claim Process Works
At Lawrence & Associates, we can handle every step of the personal injury claims process and guide you through what to expect, including:
- Free consultation: We can meet at our Sharonville office, over the phone, at a medical facility, or in your home to review your situation at no cost to you.
- Investigation: Our team will gather evidence, including police reports, medical records, and witness statements, to determine fault and build your claim.
- Medical recovery: We work with your doctors to determine your long-term needs and make sure future costs are included in your claim.
- Negotiations: We aggressively negotiate with the insurance adjusters to secure a fair settlement that accurately reflects your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and ongoing needs.
- Litigation: If the insurance company won’t pay what’s fair, we can take your case to trial and represent you in court.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?
For many Ohio injury claims, including many negligence-based accident cases, the Ohio statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, but some claims have different deadlines. For example, medical claims can have a one-year deadline, and claims against government entities can involve different rules.
While two years may seem like a long time, it passes quickly while you’re dealing with the aftermath of your accident. It’s important to act quickly and speak with a personal injury lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio, who can help preserve evidence and stay on top of deadlines.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Maximize Your Claim
Handling a personal injury claim on your own can be challenging. Insurance adjusters may pressure you to accept a low settlement or unfairly delay or deny your claim. Our team knows how to navigate the complex formulas adjusters use and combine this insight with our experience to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.
If someone else’s careless or reckless behavior led to your accident and injuries, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the financial losses and expenses connected to your injuries, including:
- Current medical bills
- Cost of future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Property damage
- Other out-of-pocket expenses
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are the intangible or subjective ways your life is impacted by the accident, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress and mental trauma
- Permanent impairments or scarring
- Loss of consortium
Serving Clients Throughout Cincinnati and Nearby Areas
If you were injured in an accident in Cincinnati or the surrounding areas, help from our personal injury attorneys is never far away. Serving the Greater Cincinnati area from our Sharonville office, Lawrence & Associates provides easy access for clients in Northern Hamilton County, Blue Ash, and downtown Cincinnati.
We also have offices throughout Ohio with teams who are ready to assist, including:
Client Stories: Voices of Hope and Resilience
Our client was in a motor vehicle accident in November 2011. The other driver failed to yield the right of way and hit the left rear of of our client’s vehicle. A few days after the accident, our client developed numbness and tingling in his arm and severe jaw pain. He was 58 years old at the time of the accident and had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Our client’s numbness was diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, which his doctor thought came from clenching the steering wheel when the collision occurred. The doctor also said the jaw pain was related to the impact. Our client initially came to Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC because he had no way to get the medical treatment he needed. Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC was able to get him the surgery his doctor recommended, which was fully paid for by the other driver’s insurance company. Our client also got paid for his time off work and for his pain and suffering.
Identity Concealed for Confidentiality
Practice Area:
Workers Comp
Our client is a prisoner in the Kentucky state prison system. Shortly before he was incarcerated (for unrelated charges), he was injured at his work in Covington, Kentucky when a box fell from a high shelf and struck his shoulder. The Workers’ Compensation Carrier refused to provide medical treatment or Temporary Total Disability because it claimed our client, as a prisoner, was a ward of the prison system and would have to get treatment and other benefits that way. Unfortunately, the prison system also denied responsibility and client was left without medical care. At Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC, we believe everyone has rights under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It did not matter that our client was a prisoner. We took his claim and filed it, proving to the Administrative Law Judge that our client required surgery related to his workplace injury. Not only did we get surgery approved, but we also made the Workers’ Compensation carrier pay Temporary Total Disability (TTD) to our client while he was incarcerated. Our client is currently undergoing physical therapy and sending his TTD checks home to his wife and children.
Identity Concealed for Confidentiality
Practice Area:
Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was in a car wreck when the person behind him failed to stop and rear ended his vehicle. Adding insult to injury, the police officer that responded to the scene got his notes from two different wrecks mixed up, so the police report was incorrect. This caused our client some major heartburn as they dealt with their insurance carrier. Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC tracked down witnesses to the accident. We also found the police officer and got to the bottom of the faulty police report. We presented the proof of what really happened to our clients insurance carrier so that their coverage couldn’t be denied any longer. Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC were able to resolve this case without filing a lawsuit. Our clients car was fixed and his medical bills were paid, plus he was able to set aside some money for future needs.
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Practice Area:
Premises Liability
While our client was staying at a hotel, he was attacked. The attack severely injured the client’s neck. Hotel employees witnessed the attack, but did not want to get involved. The owner of the hotel denied responsibility for the injury, and refused to pay for the client’s surgery. Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC filed a lawsuit against the hotel to enable our client to get surgery. Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC obtained a recovery for our client and he was able to get all the necessary medical treatment he needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident?
Consider contacting an attorney immediately after your accident to get answers to your personal injury questions and to avoid missing important deadlines. Reaching out early can also help preserve critical evidence and allow your lawyer to handle the insurance adjusters from day one.
Will It Cost Anything To Hire an Attorney?
Hiring our team costs nothing up front because we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you only pay us if we successfully recover money for you. We handle all investigative and filing costs in Hamilton County, so there is no financial risk to start your claim today.
What Kinds of Compensation Can I Recover?
After a Cincinnati accident, you can recover medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other financial losses. Additionally, you are entitled to non-economic damages for pain and suffering and any long-term impact on your quality of life.
How Long Will It Take To Recover Damages?
The timeline for recovering damages is different for every claim. While most cases in Hamilton County take anywhere from a few months to over a year, it will depend on the complexity of your injuries and the insurance company’s willingness to negotiate. We can guide you through this process and fight for a settlement that covers the full scope of your losses.
Should I Take the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?
Whether you should accept a settlement is ultimately your decision. However, once you sign a settlement, you generally cannot seek additional compensation—even if your injuries worsen later. It’s helpful to consult a legal professional to review the offer or help you pursue a settlement that will support your long-term medical costs and future lost wages.
What Happens if I’m Found Partially at Fault for My Accident?
Under Ohio’s modified comparative negligence law, you can still recover compensation as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your total payout will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
For example, Ohio is an at-fault state, so If you are 50% or less at fault, you may still recover damages, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover damages from other at-fault parties.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Cincinnati Personal Injury Lawyer
Your Case, Our Cause. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a Cincinnati accident, we’ve got you covered. Since 2005, our team has recovered hundreds of millions for our clients while providing award-winning service and legal advocacy during the most difficult times.
At Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC, we understand the challenges you’re facing, and we’re here to protect your rights every step of the way. Our experienced Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky personal injury attorneys can guide you on what to do—and what to avoid—so you don’t unintentionally harm your case.
Call us today for a free, confidential consultation or fill out our online form to get started. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve while you focus on healing.
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