Personal Injury Lawyer Columbus Ohio

The Friedmann Firm understands how impactful a personal injury can be on your ability to work and your everyday life in equal measure. Injuries can range from short-term to long-lasting and can seriously affect you and your loved ones. Our Columbus personal injury lawyer applies our years of experience in litigation to help you pursue compensation owed to you following an injury, no matter how or where you sustained it.

Work with Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

With our main office based in Columbus, Ohio, The Friedmann Firm has a team of Columbus personal injury attorneys who have successfully represented clients throughout the state. We apply our specialty in labor and employment law to handle a wide range of employment-related issues including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and personal injury cases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 24.8 million physician office visits for unintentional injuries happen every year while some 200,000 deaths related to unintentional injuries occur as well. These kinds of injuries often result from different scenarios including workplace accidents, car accidents, and premises liability. Should you suffer personal injuries as the result of another individual’s negligence, you may have a personal injury case on your hands.

Following an accident or situation that results in your injuries, you can work with a personal injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio to determine if you have a personal injury case to pursue. Personal injury cases most often result from accidents that happen from someone else’s negligence, and occasionally situations where one person may intentionally seek to harm another. In these instances, a Columbus injury attorney will be able to look over your case and provide you with representation.

The Friedmann Firm takes an aggressive approach to each case we take on and we pride ourselves on helping every client to resolve their issues, no matter the individual details of your situation.

Areas of Personal Injuries That We Handle

Like most areas of law, personal injury cases can fall into a number of different areas that range from workplace accidents, automobile accidents, medical negligence, and animal attacks.

Following are some areas of personal injuries that we handle:

Car accidents
Animal attacks
Medical malpractice
Construction site accidents
Workplace accidents
Dangerous drugs and devices
Defective products
Catastrophic injuries
Premises liability
Wrongful death
Trucking accidents
Medical negligence

Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include car accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability accidents. For example, in 2021 alone, there were a total of 269,682 car accidents in the state of Ohio. And while we cannot definitively know how many of those may have resulted in personal injury cases, this number does give us a good idea of how often accidents that can result in personal injuries can occur.

Personal injury cases can fall into the above-mentioned areas and other areas not listed. If you are dealing with a personal injury case, please reach out to our law firm to schedule a consultation with a serious injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio.

We are here to help you with all personal injury law matters in Columbus, Ohio.

When Should I Contact a Columbus Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should generally contact a Columbus personal injury attorney following an accident or situation where you sustained injuries from negligence on the part of someone else. While you may be hesitant to reach out following an accident, it is often in your best interest to connect with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. At the very least, it is best to understand your legal rights and options for any type of monetary payment for recovery, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Personal injury law is a broad area that covers a range of different kinds of injuries and situations, and we can help you parse through the details of the accident to determine if you have a case to pursue. While we focus on helping you recover compensation, we are also there to help handle insurance companies, make sure that all deadlines are met, and ensure that you understand your rights.

So, consider reaching out to our firm as soon as possible following an accident. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can get to work on your case.

Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Attorney in Columbus, Ohio During Your Consultation

Once you schedule a consultation with a Columbus injury attorney, you should take some time to write down the questions you want to ask. While we will certainly have questions for you that will help give us a better handle on your case, you also have the opportunity to ask us questions to get a better understanding of our experience and how we can help you.

To help get you started on putting together a list, here is a list of common questions that clients may ask during a consultation:

Can you handle my case?
Do you have experience litigating any cases that are similar to mine?
How many years of experience do you have? What about in this area of law?
Could you share your assessment of my case?
Do you think I have grounds for a case?
How long do I have to file a personal injury case based on my situation?
What kind of damages do you think I might be eligible for?
What information do you need from me?
Do I have a case even if my injuries don’t seem that serious to me?

These are just a few questions that you might think of asking during a consultation. We are more than happy to answer your questions, especially as we want to ensure you understand your rights following your accident.

What Kind of Damages Can I Get for a Personal Injury?

When it comes to the kind of damage that you may receive, there are two main kinds.

Compensatory damages: This kind of compensation will usually make up the brunt of the damages we seek. They compensate for things that you lost due to the injury or accident. This can include things like:

Medical treatment
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Property loss
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment

Punitive damages: Though not always awarded in personal injury cases, punitive damages are awarded when the liable party’s conduct is deemed to be egregiously careless. It serves as a punishment and an incentive for the liable party to not act negligently in the future.

Does Negligence Have to be Proven?

In personal injury cases, negligence does need to be proven. There are four key elements in every personal injury case that will be needed to prove negligence:

The defendant owed a duty of care
Their duty of care was breached under the circumstances
You suffered an injury due to that breach
You otherwise would not have been injured if not for the defendant’s actions

For example, let’s look at a car accident. Establishing negligence in a car accident may be done by showing that the defendant violated a traffic law. This can be shown by:

Using relevant evidence like a police report
Eyewitness testimony
Looking at evidence from the accident itself, such as vehicle damage, posted signage, and other key details
Your testimony about the accident

The details of each case will differ based on each individual situation but proving negligence will be key.

What is the Ohio Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries?

The Ohio statute of limitations for personal injuries, as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10, states that:

“An action based on a product liability claim and an action for bodily injury or injuring personal property shall be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues.”

So, you have two years after the cause of your personal injury to seek legal remedies.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbus?

Working with a serious injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio can make a key difference in your case. No matter the severity of your injuries, pursuing a personal injury case can be a stressful and time-consuming process. While you focus on recovering, a personal injury lawyer will handle the details of your case.

Our work will include:

Answering any questions you have
Providing you with legal representation throughout your case
Negotiating with insurance companies for the best outcome
Ensuring your case meets all relevant deadlines

If you or a loved one is searching for a personal injury attorney to work with, connect with The Friedmann Firm today. We offer free consultations.

Talk to A Columbus Personal Injury Attorney Today

Personal injuries can leave you extremely stressed and often a little lost on what to do next, especially as you or a loved one try to focus on your recovery. Here at The Friedmann Firm, we want to help you seek the compensation owed to you following a personal injury so that you can focus on recovery and work towards getting better.

We also assist families who have lost loved ones due to personal injury accidents that have resulted in cases of wrongful death.

Schedule a Case Review With a Personal Injury Lawyer

Our team of Columbus personal injury attorneys is compassionate, experienced, and ready to help with your case. Call our Columbus, Ohio office today at 614-610-9755 or reach out online to schedule a free and confidential consultation today.

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HELENA HAFEEZ-BEY

5 reviews

2 months ago

Rachel was absolutely amazing. As an attorney she really took the time to really listen to my concerns. She was honest and kept me informed every step of the way. The outcome was favorable on my behalf and I appreciate her efforts to achieve a good outcome. I would highly recommend her and the Friedmann firm to represent me if ever needed in future.

Khristina Harding

5 reviews

4 months ago

Working with Rachel Sabo from Friedmann Firm was absolutely amazing! She upholds integrity, honesty and without a doubt fights for what is right! Rachel was extremely transparent and real! Please don’t let wrong be right, Rachel will strive to advocate and put her whole heart in obtaining resolve in your situation! What an absolute blessing, she won my case in less than 1 week💪

Susan Gates

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7 months ago

My experience with the Friedmann Firm is an absolute 5 stars. From my very first call with Karen, to all of my communication with Rachel, everything exceeded all of my expectations. Rachel and Karen were so caring and understanding in a very sensitive situation. They responded immediately to any questions or concerns I had. I would HIGHLY recommend the Friedmann Firm. They are caring, professional, understanding, and I would trust them with any issue I have in the future.

Alix Brett

5 reviews

7 months ago

Rachel and the Friedmann Firm were fantastic to work with. The thought of needing an employment lawyer was scary for me, it was confusing and complex. But Rachel listened, asked questions and took time to really understand me and my priorities. I felt calm, supported and excited for the first time in weeks after talking to her!! We worked together to review everything, set expectations and meet my priorities! Thanks Rachel and team for all your work!!!

Shawn Hendrix

5 reviews

2 months ago

Rachel Friedmann of the Friedman Firm was my attorney for a very recent legal matter. I would highly recommend Rachel based on her legal knowledge, her honest appraisal of the matter and expected outcomes, her open communication and timely responses to my questions and the matter itself, and her steadfastness in dealing with the opposing counsel until a final agreement was reached.

Mike Haskins

5 reviews

5 months ago

Rachel and her staff went over and above the call of duty to help me achieve fiscal resolution to my legal issue. She wasn’t always available to talk but was always responsive via text and email when in court out of the office and even on vacation. I feel she earned her percentage cut.

Richard Wiggins

5 reviews

5 months ago

Couldn’t be happier with the representation I received from Jamie Bailey on my civil litigation case. She worked tirelessly to resolve the case and in the end negotiated a fair settlement on my behalf. I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks for everything Friedman law firm.

Kent Stillion

5 reviews

8 months ago

Friedman Firm was a great help in a difficult time in my life. They went above and beyond to get me back on track. Rachel was so good to work with and is extremely knowledgeable about the law and employment rights. Can't thank them enough for all there hard work. Highly recommend them to anyone.

Shannon Heskett

5 reviews

8 months ago

The Friedmann Firm (specifically Pete Friedmann) represented me through what seemed like a never ending employment discrimination suit. The suit was filed just before Covid shut everything down in 2020. Add to that a former employer who refused to admit fault. In spite of all of that, Pete stood resolute in his representation of me and working for the best outcome for me. We ended up settling prior to trial and I was more than satisfied with the results. Pete was always available to answer questions and reassure me throughout this process.
I highly recommend The Friedmann Firm!

Laura McBroom

5 reviews

a year ago

Pete Friedmann and his firm are fantastic. He represented me for more than a year going through a suit with a previous employer. He walked me through every step of the process and was always quick to respond to any questions I had. My settlement came in and we parted ways with both sides being pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend the Friedmann firm and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future if the need arose. Thank you, Pete!

Elliott Family

5 reviews

8 months ago

Rachel and the Friedmann Firm have been amazing to work with. Rachel was very helpful, listened to our concerns and took our case. She communicated well throughout and really worked for us. We were very well represented!

Destiny Coleman

5 reviews

a year ago

I loved working with The Friedmann Firm. Rachel and Jamie are exceptional lawyers and were diligent in reviewing my case and letting me know of my options. Jamie was extremely thorough and handled even the smallest details of my case with ease. The entire process was seamless and they were always quick to respond to emails and calls. I would definitely recommend working with The Friedmann Firm.

Kim L

5 reviews

11 months ago

I would recommend Rachel Sabo Friedmann and the Friedmann firm for severance negotiations. Rachel was always available and responsive and made an effort to ensure I was updated on every step of the process. Her diligent efforts produced a prompt resolution and we are very happy with the results!