The Personal Attention And Skilled Legal Help You Need After A Car Accident

It is all too easy to feel overwhelmed and alone in the aftermath of a car accident. Your injuries may have left you in pain and unable to work. You keep getting calls from insurance companies wanting details about the crash. Bills are piling up and you don’t know how they are going to get paid.

Thankfully, you don’t have to face this alone. The right attorney can make a huge difference in your case and its outcome. In Cleveland and throughout northeast Ohio, contact Tayfel & Associates, LLC. Our team has been aggressively advocating for the injured since 2008, and we have earned a reputation for providing personalized attention and dedicated representation to each of our clients. We will do the same for you.

Thorough Investigation And Preparation After Any Type Of Car Crash Scenario

Our attorney has represented car crash victims injured in a wide variety of auto accident scenarios, including:

• Drunk driving accidents
• Crashes caused by distracted driving
• Accidents attributed to speeding and aggressive driving
• Intersection crashes caused by running red lights or otherwise disobeying traffic signals
• Drowsy and fatigued driving accidents
• Passenger injuries in crashes involving rideshare drivers (Uber and Lyft)
• Crashes with commercial vehicles (delivery vehicles, taxis, buses, etc.)
• Car accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists
• A car accident while driving for work

No two cases are identical, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Our attorney conducts a thorough, swift and independent investigation into the details of the crash to determine how it happened and who was at fault. He then uses this information to build a trial-ready case against the at-fault driver and their insurance company.

Choosing An Experienced Car Accident Lawyer Can Maximize Your Compensation

The insurance company is not on your side and doesn’t have your best interests in mind. They care about their own bottom line. Their goal is to find a way to reject the claim or to resolve it as quickly and cheaply as possible.

They will likely make you a quick settlement offer, and it will almost certainly be for far less than you need and far less than your claim is worth. Without an attorney, insurers likely won’t even entertain the idea of negotiating with you. Instead, they will lead every conversation with you, trying to get you to admit that you were partially or primarily at fault for the crash, which would reduce their own liability.

Being represented by a lawyer means that you don’t have to speak directly with the insurance company or worry about saying something that could limit your legal options. You’ll also have a fierce negotiator on your side who knows the law, knows the value of your case and has experience going up against major insurers.

Why Choose Tayfel & Associates For Your Car Accident Claim?

You have no shortage of choices when it comes to personal injury lawyers. But there are numerous reasons why our firm has been trusted by so many clients throughout northeast Ohio.

We make it easy and no-risk to explore and exercise your legal options. We offer free consultations to all prospective clients, and we take car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we help you recover money. When that happens, our fees are paid as a percentage of your total compensation. Our success is directly tied to yours.

We are also a local firm that understands the needs of our clients and offers personalized attention and advocacy. Our founding attorney is an Ohio native and an active member of the Cleveland legal community. He will treat you and your case with the attention and work ethic you deserve.

Answers To Commonly Asked Car Accident Questions

Below, we’ve answered some questions you might have about your legal options following an Ohio car crash.

How does fault work in Ohio?

In Ohio, car accidents are handled under the “fault” system. This means that the person who is determined to be at fault for the accident (and their insurance company by extension) is responsible for paying the costs of the accident.

In all personal injury matters, Ohio also recognizes a legal principle known as comparative negligence, which means that if you are partially at fault for the accident, you can still seek compensation from the person who was primarily to blame.

The only downside is that your available compensation is reduced in proportion to your assigned fault. For example, if you win or settle your case but are found to be 10% at fault, you can still recover 90% of the damages you were seeking. Our attorney fully investigates the details of your accident to build a compelling case against the other driver with the goal of maximizing your compensation and minimizing your assigned blame.

How much time do I have to file a claim?

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Ohio, it’s important to know that there are time limits on when you can seek compensation. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations, and in Ohio, it typically expires two years from the date of a crash in most cases. This means you have up to two years to file a personal injury lawsuit.

You might think two years is plenty of time, but it’s crucial to consult an attorney and start the process as soon as reasonably possible. Getting an attorney involved quickly can help you preserve evidence and witness testimony and avoid mistakes with your claim. As mentioned above, your lawyer can also be a liaison between you and the insurance companies.

Is it always better to go to court than to accept a settlement?

No, it’s not – It depends on the details of the case and the willingness of defendants to negotiate in good faith. The truth is that most personal injury claims are settled ahead of trial, as this tends to be the most efficient and cost-effective resolution for all involved. However, you should avoid working with any attorney who nearly always pushes for a settlement because they aren’t willing to go to trial.

Our firm has a strong track record of success on behalf of our clients, and that is partially because we are ready to take any case to trial. We litigate a higher percentage of cases than we settle, and insurance companies know not to underestimate our legal team.

Contact A Cleveland Car Accident Attorney And Leave The Hard Work To Us

To take advantage of a free initial consultation with our skilled auto accident lawyer, call our Cleveland office at 216-545-9274 or send us a message online. We’ll focus on your financial recovery while you take care of your health and your family.