MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Being involved in a car accident can change your life in an instant. Between medical bills, missed work, and insurance disputes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
At Skeldon Law, we help injured drivers, passengers, and families navigate Ohio’s complex motor vehicle laws. We determine fault, prove negligence, and work to secure fair compensation for your losses — so you can focus on recovery.
Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash?
If you’ve been injured in a collision caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim.
At Skeldon Law, we’re dedicated to helping you recover what you’re owed, including:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages or diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
You don’t have to face the insurance companies alone. We handle the details so you can focus on healing.
Skeldon Law Can Advocate for You
Dealing with the aftermath of a crash can be confusing and stressful. Between insurance adjusters, medical bills, and complex legal language, you need someone who can protect your rights and ensure you’re treated fairly.
Skeldon Law has extensive experience representing individuals who have suffered serious and life-changing injuries from motor vehicle accidents. We guide clients through every stage of the process from investigation and claim filing to negotiation and litigation with compassion and expertise.
Understanding Motor Vehicle Law
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Law governs the rights and responsibilities of those involved in vehicle collisions. It focuses on determining who is at fault and ensuring that victims of another driver’s negligence receive fair compensation.
At Skeldon Law, we prioritize the key legal elements that affect your recovery: fault, liability, insurance claims, and compensation.
Fault and Liability
Determining who is at fault is a critical step in any car accident case. Establishing liability is essential to recovering damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Ohio follows a comparative negligence rule, meaning each party’s share of fault can affect the amount of compensation they receive. Our firm investigates the details of your case, gathers evidence, and works to ensure that liability is assigned fairly.
Insurance Claims
After an accident, each party typically files a claim with their insurance company to seek compensation for damages.
Once the negligent party is identified that driver’s insurance is responsible for covering the injured party’s:
- Medical bills
- Vehicle repairs
- Lost income
- Other crash-related expenses
These payments are limited by policy terms which is why having an experienced attorney on your side makes a significant difference when negotiating with insurers.
Traffic Laws and Fault
Traffic laws play a crucial role in determining responsibility after a crash.
Violations such as speeding, running a red light, or failing to yield often serve as strong evidence of negligence.
If a driver breaks traffic laws and that violation contributes to a collision, it can directly affect fault and liability in your case.
Negligence
Negligence occurs when a driver fails to exercise reasonable care on the road, resulting in harm to others. Common examples include:
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use, eating)
- Driving under the influence
- Reckless or aggressive driving
- Ignoring traffic signals or road conditions
When negligence leads to injury, the responsible driver can be held legally accountable for your damages.
Statute of Limitations
In Ohio, car accident victims have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline, known as the statute of limitations, protects your right to seek compensation.
Waiting too long may result in losing your ability to recover damages, so it’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
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If you’ve been hurt, feel overwhelmed, or don’t know what to do next, you deserve a legal team that treats you like a person, not a case number. At Skeldon Law, we guide you through each step of the process, answer your questions, and fight for the results you deserve.
