Ohio Car Accident Lawyer

Drivers in Ohio face various risks on the road, including speeding, distracted driving, and other forms of negligence that can lead to serious accidents. If you or a family member is hurt in a car accident and you believe another driver is to blame, it’s vital to speak with an experienced Ohio car accident lawyer at Kelley Ferraro, LLC at your first opportunity. We can explain your recovery options and help you pursue accountability for your damages.

Representing Car Accident Victims Throughout Ohio

The attorneys at Kelley Ferraro, LLC have nearly 30 years of experience representing injured clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accident claims throughout Ohio. In every case we accept, our goal is to help our client prove liability for their accident and recover as much compensation as possible for their damages. We have recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for past clients and will leverage this experience to your advantage.

You have limited time to respond to a car accident in Ohio, and the first steps you take in the aftermath of a crash are crucial to your recovery. When you hire a car accident lawyer at Kelley Ferraro, LLC to represent you, you will have a responsive legal advocate ready to answer questions and address concerns through every step of your proceedings.

You may have multiple options for recovering compensation for a car accident, but you will need a skilled attorney’s help to reach a favorable outcome. Our firm is ready to help you gather the evidence you need to prove fault, accurately calculate all of the damages you are eligible to claim from the at-fault driver, and determine the most efficient way for you to obtain the compensation you need to recover as fully as possible from your injuries.

Proving Liability for a Car Accident in Ohio

In Ohio, all vehicle accidents that involve multiple drivers are resolved based on who caused the accident. Proving fault may be easier in some cases than others. Whether you remember exactly how your accident happened or you have no memory of the incident due to your injuries, it is vital to hire a car accident lawyer you can trust to build a strong case on your behalf.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol recorded 263,917 crashes statewide in 2025. Most accidents resulted from driver negligence. For example, 8,334 were due to distracted driving, 30,045 to speeding, and 39,447 to failure to yield. Intentional misconduct can also cause accidents. Drunk driving is the most common example of this, and there were 8,745 alcohol-related crashes in Ohio in 2025.

Even if you believe that you are certain another driver is responsible for causing your recent accident, the formal process of holding them accountable for your damages will require various forms of evidence that you will need an attorney’s help to obtain. Some of the evidence you may require includes testimony from witnesses who saw the accident firsthand, vehicle computer data, cell phone records, and the police report.

Liability for some car accidents is contested, and multiple drivers could share liability. For example, if you were hit by a drunk driver but the facts show that you were speeding at the time, the drunk driver is likely to be found more liable for the accident, but you may be assigned a fault percentage.

Ohio enforces a modified comparative fault rule, meaning a plaintiff can still recover compensation if they share fault with a defendant. However, this is only true if they are found less at fault than the defendant. Their fault percentage is deducted from their case award, leaving them with the remainder. If the plaintiff is found more at fault, they lose the ability to claim compensation from anyone else and will be personally responsible for their own damages.

Ultimately, even a seemingly straightforward car accident case can raise complex legal questions and liability disputes, so you should hire a car accident lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. They can address these issues and help you understand your options for recovering compensation.

Filing an Auto Insurance Claim in Ohio

Ohio law requires all drivers to have auto insurance, and a policy must include coverage for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. When a driver causes an accident, their policy can pay for damages they caused up to the policy’s coverage limits. A minimum coverage policy may not fully cover all damages resulting from a serious accident, so drivers should strike a balance between coverage and affordability when choosing policies.

Drivers are also strongly encouraged, but not required, to purchase uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage can allow a driver to claim compensation under their own policy after an accident caused by an uninsured driver. After your accident, your Ohio car accident lawyer can review your insurance coverage and determine how much you can expect from the at-fault driver’s policy, and they will help you file your claim.

It is important to hire a car accident lawyer to help you with your auto insurance claim, as most insurance companies will attempt to settle claims for as little as possible. Insurance companies often attempt to take advantage of injured claimants, hoping to coerce them into accepting a lowball settlement offer. However, if an insurance company sees that you have legal representation, they are more likely to extend a reasonable offer.

Building a Personal Injury Case for a Car Accident in Ohio

You may need to file a personal injury case against the driver who caused your accident to recover as much compensation as possible for your damages. A skilled Ohio car accident attorney can help you prepare your case, gathering the evidence you need to prove liability. Your attorney can also accurately calculate all of the damages you are eligible to claim in your personal injury case, and they will know how to streamline these proceedings.

The goal of any personal injury case is for the injured plaintiff to obtain the compensation they need to recover as fully as possible from the injury they suffered. In most personal injury cases, plaintiffs are eligible to claim compensation for all economic and non-economic damages the defendant inflicted.

Economic damages in an Ohio car accident case are likely to include:

• Property damage. You can seek compensation for the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle. You can also claim compensation for any personal property that was lost in the accident.
  
• Medical expenses. Car accidents often cause serious injuries. The defendant who injured you is liable for the cost of immediate and future medical care you need to recover as fully as possible from your injuries.
  
• Lost income. When you are unable to work because of the injuries you sustained in a car accident, you have the right to claim compensation for your lost wages. If you were severely injured and will not be able to return to work, your attorney can help you claim compensation for lost future earning capacity.

In addition to economic damages, a plaintiff can also seek compensation for non-economic damages. Pain and suffering compensation could form a large portion of your total recovery, especially if you suffered any type of catastrophic injury resulting in permanent damage. Generally, the amount of pain and suffering compensation a plaintiff obtains from a successful case will reflect the severity of the harm they suffered.

In some cases, defendants are required to pay punitive damages to reflect egregious negligence, illegal misconduct, or willful intent to cause harm. This could come into play if the defendant caused your accident through an illegal act like drinking and driving, or if they purposefully hit you with their car in an effort to inflict harm. Your attorney can explain how any such factors may influence your case.

What to Expect From Your Ohio Car Accident Lawyer

When you choose Kelley Ferraro, LLC to represent you in a car accident case, we will gather the evidence needed to prove fault and then determine your recovery options. We excel at resolving complex personal injury cases and approach every case we accept with the intention of helping our client secure as much compensation as state law allows for their damages.

After we help you prove liability, you can rely on us to guide you through the auto insurance claim-filing process. This is usually an injured driver’s first option for recovering their damages. We know the tactics insurance companies often use against injured claimants and will do everything we can to help you secure a fair settlement offer.

When you have grounds to file a personal injury case, our team consists of trial attorneys with decades of experience. We prepare every case for trial, even if we believe we can settle for our client. This strategy strengthens our client’s negotiating position and prepares us should litigation be necessary to resolve the case.

If you are concerned about the cost of hiring legal representation, we take most of these cases on a contingency fee basis. This policy means you pay nothing upfront, and there is no cost to you at all if we are unable to recover compensation for you. When we succeed with the case, the contingency fee is only a percentage of the total recovered from the defendant. This policy makes legal representation accessible and affordable when you need it most.

Ultimately, the aftermath of any car accident can present numerous legal challenges, most of which you will not be able to resolve without an attorney’s help. The team at Kelley Ferraro, LLC has the skills, experience, and professional resources necessary to resolve the most challenging cases, and we are ready to assist with yours. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Ohio car accident lawyer.