Car accident
Car Accident Attorneys in Cincinnati, Ohio
The firms in this guide
1. Gregory S. Young Co., LPA
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, dangerous property accidents
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, multi-vehicle pileups, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury cases
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense documentation, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: The firm was established in 1958 by Gregory Young’s grandfather and father, representing three generations of personal injury practice. The firm exclusively represents injury victims and does not represent insurance companies. They have 11 attorneys and 13 offices across greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, Columbus, and Toledo areas. The firm maintains a litigation department of attorneys focused exclusively on taking cases to court.
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Multiple office locations throughout the region)
Contact: (513) 838-4562 | (888) 469-6437 | https://www.younginjurylaw.com/
Consultation: Free initial consultation available 24/7, contingency fee basis (no fee unless recovery), home and hospital visits available
2. O’Connor, Acciani & Levy
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, slip and fall accidents, workplace injuries, product liability
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, intersection accidents, highway accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical lien resolution, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, punitive damage claims, wrongful death claims, loss of consortium claims
Background: The firm has over 30 years of experience defending the rights of injured people throughout Ohio. The legal team includes Jordan R. Wolfe, Kory A. Veletean, Barry D. Levy, Elizabeth L. Acciani, Henry D. Acciani, Dennis C. Mahoney, and Rick J. O’Connor. The firm has handled personal injury cases since 1992 and focuses on providing individualized attention to each case.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: https://www.oal-law.com/
Consultation: Free consultation, contingency fee basis (no payment unless case is successful)
3. Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, intersection accidents, highway accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, insurance carrier analysis, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, loss of consortium claims, loss of enjoyment of life claims
Background: The attorneys have handled personal injury claims for more than 30 years and have been nationally recognized. Attorneys have been selected for inclusion among Ohio’s and Kentucky’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Certified members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100. Perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo. Partner attorney Charles Rittgers has more than 45 years of legal experience as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney.
Location: Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
Contact: (513) 496-0134 | https://www.rittgers.com/cincinnati/car-accidents/
Consultation: Free case evaluation, contingency fee basis (clients pay nothing unless favorable settlement or verdict obtained)
4. Young, Reverman & Bolotin
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog attacks, mesothelioma, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, multi-vehicle accidents, commercial truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, permanent disability cases
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense documentation, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: The firm provides personal injury representation throughout Hamilton County and Ohio. The attorneys thoroughly assess claims and advise on full compensation options, including non-economic damages. The firm uses Ohio’s modified comparative negligence rules strategically to protect client recovery.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: https://accidentlaw.com/ohio-injury-lawyers/cincinnati-personal-injury-lawyer/
Consultation: Free no-obligation consultation available 24/7, contingency fee basis (no upfront attorney fees or out-of-pocket costs)
5. Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.
Practice Focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, workplace injuries
Case Types Handled: Rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone accidents, highway accidents, intersection accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries
Legal Services: Insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, accident reconstruction, medical expert consultation, property damage claims, lost wage recovery, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: The firm has over 50 years of experience representing injury victims. The attorneys work with a team of nurses, doctors, accountants, accident reconstructionists, and other experts to build comprehensive cases. The firm has recovered significant settlements and verdicts for clients, including substantial recoveries for rear-end collision victims and catastrophic orthopedic injuries.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Contact: (513) 370-5807 | https://www.elkandelk.com/cincinnati/car-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free no-obligation consultation available 24/7, 365 days a year, contingency fee basis
Seat Belt Evidence, City Vehicle Claims and Bar Liability for Cincinnati Car Crashes
A Cincinnati car crash claim can raise how Ohio lets a jury weigh an unbuckled seat belt, when the city is liable for its employee’s driving, and when a bar that served the at-fault driver can be sued. Ohio also sets the liability minimums the other driver had to carry.
Seat Belts in a Car Crash Case
Under Ohio Revised Code 4513.263(B), the driver and any front seat passenger must wear a properly adjusted seat belt, and under (G) the fine is $30 for the driver and $20 for the passenger. Under (F)(1), the failure is not used as evidence of negligence or contributory negligence, but the trier of fact may find it contributed to the harm and reduce damages for noneconomic loss; under (F)(2), it is admissible in a design defect or crashworthiness claim against the vehicle’s manufacturer, designer, distributor or seller.
A City Employee’s Driving
Under Ohio Revised Code 2744.02(B)(1), subject to 2744.03 and 2744.05, a political subdivision is liable for injury caused by an employee’s negligent operation of a motor vehicle within the scope of employment, with full defenses, under listed conditions, for police, fire and emergency medical drivers responding to emergencies. Under 2744.05, punitive damages are not awarded, insurance and other collateral benefits are deducted, and damages other than actual loss are limited to $250,000 per person except in wrongful death actions.
When a Bar Can Be Sued
Under Ohio Revised Code 4399.18, for a crash away from the premises, a liquor permit holder is liable only if it knowingly sold to a noticeably intoxicated person or in violation of the underage sales law, and the intoxication proximately caused the injury, both shown by a preponderance of the evidence.
The Other Driver’s Liability Minimums
Under Ohio Revised Code 4509.51(B), an owner’s policy must cover at least $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more persons and $25,000 for injury to or destruction of property in one accident.
Cincinnati Car Accident Questions
How long do I have to sue the other driver?
Two years after the cause of action accrues for bodily injury or injury to personal property under Ohio Revised Code 2305.10(A), and two years after the death for wrongful death under 2125.02(F)(1), subject to the listed exceptions in each section.
Can I recover if I was half at fault?
Yes. Under Ohio Revised Code 2315.33, recovery is barred only if your fault was greater than the combined tortious conduct of all other persons. For example, imagine $70,000 in damages and 50 percent of the responsibility on the injured driver: the recovery would be $35,000.
Does Ohio require uninsured motorist coverage?
No. Under Ohio Revised Code 3937.18(A), a motor vehicle liability policy may, but is not required to, include uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage or both.