Youngstown Personal Injury Attorneys

What Could Your Personal Injury Case Be Worth?

The value we place on these categories of damage will inevitably be different from the insurance companies’ view of the matter. We will argue and fight to convince the insurance company or a jury of your perspective regarding damages.

Representing Clients in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties

Any injury can cause disruption and difficulty for you and your family. If you have been in an accident in which you suffered serious injury, or if you have lost a loved one in a preventable accident, we are prepared to provide the experienced, award-winning advocacy you deserve.

In today’s climate, as bad as the accident may have been, we can guarantee that the insurance companies will not offer you enough money to adequately compensate you for your pain and suffering. Insurers will twist the facts of the case to make it seem that you are fault or partly at fault, and they will always minimize the extent of your injury and losses.

We negotiate with insurance companies, and in the rare instances it is needed, we fight them in court to make sure you receive a fair settlement or verdict.

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Ohio?

In Ohio, pain and suffering can be calculated can be determined by the following ways:

• Setting a daily pain and suffering rate
• Multiplying economic damages for medical expenses and lost wages by a factor of 3 to 5 that reflects the severity of pain and suffering

Setting a daily plan and a suffering rate works when it appears that settlement negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company intends to drag out settlement negotiations. Waiting the entire time for the personal injury case to resolve can cause plenty of distress to an individual and their family. Charging the insurer $100/day that a negotiated settlement is not reached compensates the accident victim and applies pressure on the insurer to act quickly and in good faith.

The second method works best when an accident victim incurs relatively low economic losses but experiences significant pain and suffering. An example would be medical bills totaling $11,000 could serve as the basis for a $55,000 pain and suffering damages award when the accident victim develops PTSD or a chronic pain syndrome.

No Fees or Costs Unless You Win

We don’t charge any fees unless and until we win your case. Our professional fees are based on a reasonable percentage of the amount we obtain for you. If you have been in a serious accident, please call our office for an immediate free phone, home, or office consultation.

You will benefit from our experience to make sure you promptly receive the highest amount of compensation possible. We will investigate every lead and use all resources available to win your case.

We will do everything possible to settle your personal injury or wrongful death case out of court. Based on our experience, reputation, past success, and diligent preparation of each case, most of our cases are settled without going to trial.

Understanding Pain and Suffering Compensation

When pursuing a personal injury claim, it's important to understand how pain and suffering compensation is calculated in Ohio. Pain and suffering refers to the physical and emotional distress caused by an injury, and it is an important factor in determining the value of your case. Our experienced Youngstown personal injury attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of pain and suffering compensation to ensure you receive fair and just compensation for your injuries.

Factors that may be considered when calculating pain and suffering compensation include:

• The severity of your injuries
• The impact of the injuries on your daily life and activities
• The emotional and psychological effects of the injuries
• The duration of your recovery and any long-term effects

At Hartwig Law, LLC, we are committed to advocating for our clients and fighting for the compensation they deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury case.