Car accident victims in Sandusky and surrounding areas are turning to Tittle & Perlmuter for legal help after a wreck. In Ohio, accident victims are empowered to see financial compensation from a negligent or otherwise dangerous driver. But the legal process for obtaining compensation is challenging, to say the least. Many victims are struggling with overwhelming pain, which makes negotiation impossible.
Contact Tittle & Perlmuter today. A Sandusky car accident lawyer at our firm can review the facts and identify the correct steps to take in a bid for compensation.
How Can a Sandusky Car Accident Attorney Help Me?
Motor vehicle wrecks leave victims with painful injuries:
- Concussions which cause memory loss, speech impediments, and impaired movement;
- Fractures which result in pain and other complications;
- Back injuries which paralyze and prevent someone from working;
- Serious burns or organ injuries which require hospitalization;
- Amputations and crush injuries which permanently alter someone’s life.
During this difficult time, it’s hard to gather evidence needed to win a car accident case. Let us help. A Sandusky car accident attorney can immediately:
- Help document the accident and your injuries.
- Review a police report and witness statements to pinpoint the correct defendant.
- Analyze the evidence to assess negligence.
- Complete required forms and other paperwork to submit to insurers.
- Protect you from harassing insurance adjusters, which gives you room to breathe.
- Open negotiations with the at-fault defendant for a fair settlement.
Give us a call. We can explain in more detail the services we provide our clients. If you hire us, we can ensure your case is supported by quality evidence so that your injury claim is as strong as it can be.
Fault & Your Sandusky Car Accident
Motor vehicle collisions are analyzed with fault principles. Essentially, we need to know what happened and who is to blame. Many different entities or individuals could be at fault:
- Negligent drivers. A motorist could crash into you because the driver was speeding, distracted, intoxicated, tired, or otherwise not careful.
- Car mechanics. Car defects sometimes cause accidents. For example, faulty brakes could lead to a rear-end collision at an intersection. We can hold a mechanic liable for an accident if they were negligent.
- Car manufacturers. A component part could be defective as soon as a car rolls out of the factory. In that case, we might bring a product liability suit.
- Municipalities. The government has ultimate responsibility for keeping the roads safe. A road defect could result in a car accident.
- Property owners. You might crash in a parking garage or parking lot. Hazards and defects on the premises could lead to collisions, so let’s review.
Our Sandusky car accident attorney has brought numerous cases against different defendants. Each case is unique. In a free consultation, we can discuss whether you can hold someone liable for the accident.
Putting a Dollar Value on Your Injuries
A car accident injury claim seeks financial compensation. How much can you receive? The goal is to receive full compensation for your damages:
- Emergency medical care. You might need ambulance transportation, surgery, and time in the intensive care unit for catastrophic injuries. You should receive compensation for the cost of this medical treatment.
- Ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation. Our clients typically need rehab, prescription medication (including painkillers), wheelchairs, and other treatments.
- Lost wages or income. You probably can’t jump back into work after a crash. Even relatively minor injuries require rest and recovery. We can seek financial compensation to make up for any lost income, including self-employment income.
- Pain and suffering. Damages for non-economic losses are somewhat harder to estimate. We can use our experience to request a reasonable amount for your bodily pain and suffering, including emotional distress.
Our Sandusky car accident lawyer can go over your medical bills and other evidence in a consultation. We also research the most recent settlements and jury verdicts to see how much people with similar injuries have received.
Hurdles in the Way of Settlement
Tittle & Perlmuter has managed to settle many cases without a trial. If the defendant and their insurance company are amenable, we can settle a case mutually. However, some cases are harder to settle:
- Hit-and-run accidents. When the at-fault driver flees, you can’t sue someone whose identity you don’t know. However, we can negotiate with your uninsured motorist insurer.
- Single-vehicle accidents. Another driver could have forced you off the road without hitting you. Imagine someone in your lane. To avoid a head-on collision, you yank the steering wheel to the right—and go off the road. An insurer might claim you fell asleep and are fully to blame. Our Sandusky car accident lawyer can advocate for you.
- Lack of evidence. We need to find proof of what happened to convince an insurer that their driver is to blame. If we end up at trial, then we also need to present evidence. If you wait too long to call a lawyer, then evidence can disappear.
- Disagreements over fault. It’s not unusual for another driver to blame you for the crash. Any contributory negligence can reduce your compensation, so this is a real issue for many of our clients. If you are 50% or less to blame, then your settlement will be reduced by a similar percentage. However, if you are more than 50% to blame, then you will not receive anything. Fault is a major issue in many cases.
- Disputes over the severity of your injuries. Many insurance companies deny your pain is as serious as you claim. They might offer a very small amount for pain and suffering.
Why You Should Call a Sandusky Car Accident Attorney Immediately
Ohio’s statute of limitations is only two years, so please, make sure you adhere to the deadline. A judge can dismiss your case for waiting too long, and an insurer might not negotiate in good faith.
After all, they have little to fear if you sue.
Call Tittle & Perlmuter today. We can swing into action to file a complaint and protect your right to sue.
Speak with a Sandusky Car Accident Attorney with Our Firm
Car accidents are disorientating. Many people are in the hospital without any clue as to what happened. This is why you need a seasoned car accident lawyer in Sandusky. Contact Tittle & Perlmuter today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, answer questions, and provide a preliminary analysis of your legal rights. When hired, we are willing to go the extra mile to vindicate your rights to compensation. Call us to schedule a complimentary meeting with a member of our office.
