| Motor vehicle collisions cause extraordinary suffering and loss to motorists, passengers and pedestrians. Injured victims face medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Family members suffer economic loss, mental anguish and loss of companionship.
In the event of death, families are torn apart without warning. At Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott, we will promptly investigate a crash, determine fault, and seek to recover all legal damages.
Regardless of who was at fault in the accident, victims should seek the counsel of an experienced lawyer. Even if a victim is partially at fault, they may be entitled to recover a portion of their damages. Under Ohio's law of comparative fault, if more than one person causes an accident, the fault is shared by the parties.
To protect your legal rights following severe injury or a wrongful death of a loved one involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, it is generally wise to consult an experienced personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and witnesses may become hard to find.
What To Do Following A Motor Vehicle Accident
- Insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
- Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the accident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting a lawyer. Truthful statements made in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death affects your life. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes you physical pain, frustration or worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the collision.
- Consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or appearing in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault. Admissions made in traffic court could unfairly hurt your case.
Damages which a victim and the victim's family may be entitled to recover include:
- hospital and medical expenses, both past and future
- lost earnings, both past and future
- permanent physical disability, such as a limp, scars, loss of a limb
- emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety
- grief and emotional suffering caused by the death of a loved one
- loss of love and companionship caused by the death of a loved one
- damage or destruction of property
- physical pain and suffering
- loss of enjoyment of life
CPR&S
The law firm of Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims as a result of motor vehicle collisions. There is never a charge for an initial consultation -- in your home or at the hospital, if necessary.
If requested we will meet with you, explain your legal rights, and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim. Naturally, you are under no obligation to engage our law firm at the initial conference.
Questions To Ask
For a list of questions you should ask before hiring a lawyer, click here.
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