You may be reluctant to hire a personal injury attorney as you think it is too expensive and are seriously considering settling with the insurance company on your own.  There are several reasons why this can be a bad idea.

To start with, just the fact that you have an experienced attorney representing you can make a difference in the outcome and be well worth the amount of money you pay the lawyer.  The insurance company now knows you have an expert representing your claim who is someone who is not going to be persuaded to take an unfair settlement.   Furthermore, remember the insurance representatives have been advised by their lawyers, which is all more the reason why you need one working on your behalf.   

Other reasons to hire your own attorney include the fact that personal injury cases can be complicated and involve complex legal rules that a lay person does not know anything about.  Or it may be your injuries are so severe that your compensation should exceed the amount that is normally awarded.  Also a skilled personal injury lawyer can help to get you a fair settlement when the insurance company was not willing to settle in good faith.   Another thing to remember is that most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means you will not pay any legal costs or fees unless there is a settlement. 

The law firm of Schiff & Associates has been providing our clients with quality legal representation and personal services in cases of personal injury and wrongful death for thirty-five years.  Please visit our website for information on how to set up a complimentary case evaluation and consultation.   

​The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

If your loved one has died as the result of someone else’s negligence, you need a trusted lawyer at your side to fight for your family’s rights.  Fatalities that are the result of motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, or product liability are often very complicated and require an experienced attorney who has the expertise to determine who is responsible.  Depending on the circumstances, a case may involve persons, companies, and/or governmental agencies that are legally at fault for acting negligently and/or for acting intentionally.    

The attorneys at Schiff & Associates understand that while no amount of money can make up for the loss of your loved one, we are committed to helping you through this difficult time.  Our team will get to work to seek compensation for your losses including current and future wages from the deceased, lost companionship, funeral expenses, and in some cases punitive damages. 

Several of our attorneys specialize in wrongful death cases such as Craig T. Smith, whose focus is on obtaining settlements, particularly in wrongful death and serious injury cases. To each case, Craig brings his solid legal background as well as a commitment to helping people who are in difficult circumstances. In fact he says that “There’s a satisfaction that comes when I make a difference in people’s lives.”

Filing a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of our experienced attorneys can be the first step toward relieving your financial burden as well as seeing to it that the responsible party accepts responsibility for the accident. Contact us to set up a complimentary case evaluation and consultation.  As we will represent you on a contingency basis, you will pay no attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover a settlement.   

​The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the most important things you can do is to stay calm.  If anyone is hurt, you need to immediately call an ambulance and always call the police.  If the police do not show up, you still need to file a police report as well as to notify your insurance company. 

At the scene of the accident, you should try to move the vehicle out of the way if possible and keep yourself and others out of the way of moving traffic.  You need to exchange information with the other driver/drivers including names, drivers’ license numbers, phone numbers, addresses, insurance companies, policy numbers and license plate’s numbers.  Also you will want to take down the information regarding the vehicle/vehicles involved in the accident including the make, model year and color of the care.  Experts recommend that you protect your I.D. and that you do not hand them to another driver or let them photograph your driver’s license.

Record the location where the accident occurred and the details of how the accident happened. Use your smart phone to take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and to the other vehicles.  If there are witnesses to the accident, you should get a statement from them as well as their names and phone numbers.         

If you or your family’s injuries are non-critical, seek medical attention as soon as possible.   Even if you feel you were not hurt in the accident, it is still a good idea to see your doctor as symptoms may not show up for a few days.  

Schiff & Associates is an experienced personal injury law firm with a long history of recovering the maximum compensation for our clients for injuries and property damage that occurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Please visit our website to learn more.

​The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

If you have been injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, it is recommended that you hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to avoid making costly and irreparable mistakes.  Even if you belief your injuries will eventually improve, your recovery may take much longer than anticipated, and in the meantime you are faced with ongoing medical costs.  In addition to your medical bills you may be unable to work and have other related expenses so the sooner you have on attorney working on your behalf, the better.  Also please keep in mind that there are deadlines for filing personal injury claims.

In addition to recovering the actual costs associated with the accident you may also be entitled to compensation for your “pain and suffering.”   The amount of money you receive “generally depends on the seriousness of your injuries, any aggravating circumstances, and the length of your recovery. For instance, if you suffer a broken femur and undergo multiple surgeries, the pain and suffering you experience is naturally going to be worse than that from a minor fender bender.”

Schiff & Associates is a respected Columbus, Ohio law firm specializing in personal injury law.  All of our attorneys have years of experience, and for every case, we aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation our clients are entitled to.  In the event we cannot reach a settlement through negotiation, our attorneys are ready to take the case to trial.  We know that it can be as important for a person to recover financially from an accident as it can be to recover physically.  Please visit our website to learn more about Schiff & Associates. Your initial evaluation and consultation is free.   

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

​Source: alllaw.com/articles/nolo/auto-accident/pain-and-suffering-from-car-accident.html 

The American Bar Association (ABA) states that the most common personal injury case involves a motor vehicle accident.  When the injury is determined to be the result of another driver’s negligence or other factors, the injured party has the right to recoup losses and damages.

Personal injury cases also can be broader than negligence such as with strict liability, which “holds designers and manufacturers strictly liable for injuries from defective products.”  With these types of cases, an injured person does not have to establish negligence but rather just needs to “show that the product was designed or manufactured in a manner that made it unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.”

Once you file a lawsuit, you become known as the plaintiff and the person responsible for the accident becomes the defendant.  At this point the attorneys for each side including the insurer begin the pre-trial process known as discovery.  This involves the gathering of facts based on verbal and written interrogations and depositions that are done in person and under oath along with any other type of relevant documentation. 

Most cases get settled during negotiations and only a small percent of personal injury cases ever go to trial.   If your case does go to trial and you win, the judge or jury awards you the money, which is known as damages.  The damages you receive can include compensation for things like medical costs, lost wages and future wage losses, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages.

By settling a case, it means you have agreed to drop any future proceedings against the defendant and will be required to sign a release stating such intentions.  The ABA cautions that every state has their own “statutes of limitations,’ that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit” so it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer ASAP.  Please visit Schiff & Associates to learn how our experienced legal services can help you. 

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

​Source:americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_issues_for_consumers/injury_lawsuit.html 

Have you or a loved one been severely injured or died as the result of a motor vehicle or job-related accident, or suffered a serious brain or spinal cord injury due to an accident?  If you suspect that the injuries or death was caused by someone else’s negligence, you need to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.  Severe injuries can cause permanent disabilities and forever change the way you live and enjoy your life.  

Firms such as Schiff & Associates understand the devastating effects such accidents can have not only on your health but on your ability to make a living now and in the future.  We will put all of our years of experience to work on your behalf to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company or take your case to trial if necessary. 

The scope of our personal injury services includes determining the actual costs of your injuries by working with medical and rehabilitation specialists to ascertain the extent of your current and future losses.  In the case of wrongful death, your settlement may include payment for any guidance, advice, or counsel you have sought to deal with your loss, as well as compensation for current and future income, loss of companionship, and in some cases, punitive damages.

To help you determine if you have a viable claim, we invite you to visit our website to setup a free case evaluation and consultation appointment with one of our experienced attorneys.  Also until we recover compensation for you and your family, you will not pay any attorney costs or fees.  Please take a look at our website to learn more about our extensive professional legal services. 

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Schiff & Associates has been committed to providing the Columbus Ohio area with trusted legal services for over 30 years and proudly offers clients skilled personal injury attorneys who specialize in a variety of practice areas.  Our firm was even recognized in 2013 by Time Magazine as one of the top personal injury firms in the U.S.  In addition the founder of Schiff & Associates, Scott W. Schiff, was included in a 2014 article from Columbus Business First that was a list of “People to Know.”

Our team also includes James E. Arnold who is recognized as one of Ohio’s top trial attorneys.  Since 2001, Arnold has been consistently named by Best Lawyers in America, which highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the US.  He has also been recognized as one of the state’s top litigators in commercial and personal injury litigation by Ohio’s Superlawyers.  Columbus Business First named Arnold as one of “Central Ohio’s Top 100 Lawyers;” and in 2007 he was selected by Lawdragon as one of the “500 Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America.”  

Several of Schiff & Associates’ attorneys such as Ryan Lauer have tried and won cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants in counties throughout Ohio.  Another one of our attorneys, Terry Hummel, has litigated a wide variety of personal injury claims and successfully tried them to juries throughout the State of Ohio.  Our talented team also includes Todd Fitz who is a workers’ compensation expert.  His background includes the perspective of representing injured workers administratively and in court as well as representing employers throughout the state of Ohio on workers’ compensation matters.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about the exceptional team that comprises the firm of Schiff & Associates.  Keep in mind that your initial consultation is free, and as we represent you on a contingency basis, there is no attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation.

​The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

The National Safety Council states that, “slips, trips and falls are one of the most common and costly workplace incidents across all industries.”  In fact slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of workers’ compensation claims in the U.S. and are responsible for sending 9 million people to the hospital annually.  Furthermore, the average cost of a slip and fall is $20,000 per accident and results in 95 million workdays being lost each year according to the EHS Today website.  The Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) statistics show slip and fall incidences account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.

The attorneys at Schiff & Associates have a long history of litigating slip and fall accidents and getting results for clients injured in premises liability cases as well as workplace incidents.  Our workers’ compensation attorneys are experienced in handling every aspect of a BWC claim including interacting with the MCO’s, TPA’s and BWC regardless of the severity of the injury or if the accident resulted in loss of life.  In addition our attorneys will represent you at administrative hearings and courts appeals whenever necessary.

Getting injured and then trying to navigate the complicated process of filing a BWC claim can be extremely difficult on your own.  This is why we offer a free consultation and evaluation of your case with one of our specialized workers’ compensation attorneys.   At Schiff & Associates, we have a long tradition of winning, and we welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your case.   Please contact us today.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source: ehstoday.com/safety/high-cost-slips-trips-and-falls-infographic 

Rear-end collisions can cause a person to suffer from serious spinal damage and many of these injuries can take months to recover from or result in a permanent disability.  They also typically require extensive medical care.  Common injuries are hyperextension/hyperflexion (also known as whiplash) as well as myofascial injury, neck sprain or strain and cervical strain or sprain. 
 
When a vehicle is rear-ended and the driver and passenger are taken by surprise, it can often result in more severe injuries as the individuals did not have time to react and stabilize their spine.  In these cases, there may be damage to the ligaments rather than just to the muscle. 
Rear-end accident injuries can result in neck pain and stiffness; broken bones or ribcage; brain injury; a decreased range of motion; dizziness; shoulder, arm or back pain; headaches, facial disfigurement and more.  
 
Rear-end collisions are often caused by negligence that may be the result of distracted driving or a person driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  The accident may also be caused by aggressive driving that involved excessive speed or tailgating.  However you should know that insurance companies are skilled at reducing the claims of injured parties.  In fact in Ohio we are a modified comparative negligence state, which means if the insurance company can prove you are completely or partially at fault for the accident, the insurer can reduce the damages it pays you, or pay you nothing at all.  This is why if you have been injured in a rear-end collision you need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side. 
 
The attorneys at Schiff & Associates are very experienced at ligating rear-end collision cases and we know how to get the evidence we need to prove negligence.  In addition we work with a team of specialists who help us to determine the type of current and future expenses associated with your injuries.  Before you talk to the insurer, please give Schiff & Associates a call to set up a free case evaluation and consultation with an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney.       
 
The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.
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We are proud of the fact that seventy-one percent of our new clients come from previous clients’ recommendations, or from other lawyer’s referrals, and that means a lot to our team!  At Schiff & Associates, we know that suffering a debilitating injury as a result of someone else’s negligence can affect you for the rest of your life, which is why we are ready to help.  Our team is experienced with recovering the expenses you may have already incurred as well as any future losses associated with the injury. 

We work hard on each and every case as we recognize that the outcome can significantly impact our client’s lives.  In fact when you visit our website, we invite you to take a look at our small sampling of case results we have posted and read about our success in getting clients the settlements they deserve.
 
Recently one of our clients took the time to post a review of their experience with Schiff & Associates legal services.  Jackie writes, “This Company is 100% Ready to Work for You.”  As a first-time client, she found our services through one of our TV ads and wants others to know that her attorney was both professional and easy to talk to.   She ends her comments with a recommendation for our services. 

Another recent comment comes from Hannah who writes, “Great Work, Very Satisfactory!”  She too recently used our services and reports how pleased she was with them.  She states that everyone was very courteous and explained things in a way that made it easier for her to understand.  She finishes by saying, “Overall I was very satisfied with how the work from Schiff & Associates went and I will definitely continue to use them in the future.  I highly recommend their services.”

While these may just be two clients out of our hundreds we help each year, it is what keeps us motivated.  We feel honored to get recommendations from prior clients as well as from area lawyers who know the quality of our work.  Please visit our website to learn more about Schiff & Associates. 

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.