Canfield Personal Injury Lawyer
Being injured in an accident can completely derail your life. The physical pain, emotional distress, medical bills, and insurance questions pile up quickly, and trying to deal with the financial burden of injury on top of trying to recover can be overwhelming. If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to pay for the consequences.
- Free Consultation
At Gervelis Law you will always receive a free consultation and you don’t pay unless you win!
Legally Reviewed by:
Mark S. Gervelis, Esq.
Last Updated:
- October 24, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why Should I Hire Gervelis Law Firm for My Personal Injury Case in Canfield?
- Our Canfield Personal Injury Attorneys
- What Do I Need to Prove in a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
- What Evidence Is Needed to Prove a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
- What Are the Benefits of Working With a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case?
- What is the Time Limit to File a Personal Injury Claim in Canfield?
- What Types of Compensation Can You Receive in a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
- Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
Though the process can be complex, filing a personal injury case with the help of a skilled attorney can help you recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and the accident’s overall impact on your life. At Gervelis Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting for our clients’ rights in any personal injury accident, from car crashes to slip-and-falls. Our Canfield office is centrally located downtown on Boardman-Canfield Road, and we can assist clients virtually or in person.
Why Should I Hire Gervelis Law Firm for My Personal Injury Case in Canfield?
For nearly a quarter of a century, Gervelis Law Firm has been successfully handling personal injury cases for accident victims across Ohio. Our Canfield personal injury attorneys can review your case and your legal options and answer any questions you may have about the claims process. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and you won’t pay anything unless we win your case.
Some notable successful results we’ve recovered for our clients include the following:
- $3,499,000 for the family of a motorcyclist who sustained fatal injuries after hitting and becoming entangled in wires at 35 mph. A cable company was installing a cable across a two-lane roadway with no warning signs, causing the accident.
- $1,000,000 for a motorcyclist who was ejected from his bike after being struck by another driver. The motorcyclist sustained fractures that required multiple surgeries to heal.
- $900,000 for the family of a driver who sustained fatal injuries in a seven-car pile-up caused by a semi-truck on a Fulton County highway. The truck driver had entered a construction zone without slowing for traffic, causing the crash.
Our Canfield Personal Injury Attorneys
Mark S. Gervelis
The founder of Gervelis Law Firm, Mark S. Gervelis, is board-certified in trial advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. He has been practicing law in Ohio since 1976 and was recognized by Super Lawyers from 2007-2012 and 2014-2016. Mark’s areas of expertise include plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability law.
David Michael Tschantz
A lifelong Ohio resident who grew up in Akron, David Michael Tschantz has been practicing civil litigation at Gervelis since 2011. He has focused on representing people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, including cases involving complex orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. David attended John Carroll University in Cleveland for undergraduate studies before receiving his law degree from the University of Akron and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014-2016.
Stephanie M. Mehle
Before joining the Gervelis team in 2015, Stephanie M. Mehle attended Kent State University for political science and justice studies and the University of Akron for law school. She represents people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, including those with catastrophic injuries.
About Our Canfield Office
The Columbus office of Gervelis Law Firm is located in the “River’s Edge Building,” right along the scenic Scioto River, just north of the Grandview neighborhood. This office is part of a larger office suite shared with several other businesses, creating a professional and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors will find the office pet-friendly and equipped with a lobby and restrooms for convenience. There is an elevator for accessible entry, and the building is monitored by security cameras. One of the unique perks of this location is its proximity to the Lower Scioto Greenway, a beautiful hiking and biking path that runs alongside the river—perfect for a scenic walk before or after a visit. Appointments are scheduled by request, and consultations can be held in person or online.
To reach the office, look for Building D in the River’s Edge complex. The best landmark is the group of flags (American flag and armed service branches) near the entrance. Follow the drive toward the large office suite building, and you can enter through any door and head to the second floor where the Gervelis office is located. Ample parking is available, and for quick stops or refueling, there’s a Marathon gas station just north of the building. Although there are no public transportation options nearby, the office is easily accessible via I-680.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Our Canfield Office
What is the best way to find our Canfield office?
Our Canfield office is located at the Starr Centre, off of Rt. 224 and near Boardman Rd and the Tippecanoe intersection.
What are some amenities near the office?
There is a Sunoco at the Tippecanoe and 224 intersection for visitors to fill up on gas.
Are there any public transportation options near the office?
There is a SRTA stop at Seville Drive close to our office.
Are there any scenic views or outdoor areas near the office?
Our office is located near Mill Creek Metro Parks, a popular park for Canfield residents that features golf courses, biking trails, scenic drives, nature preserves, and many other activities.
What measures do you have in place to accommodate and protect clients?
Our office has a lobby and bathroom in order to ensure our guest’s comfort during their visit. We also offer accessible entry through our rear entrance for individuals with disabilities. Our office and building is also equipped with surveillance cameras to ensure our guests’ protection.
What Do I Need to Prove in a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
To succeed in a personal injury claim, you typically must establish the four elements of negligence: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
- Duty: First, you must prove that the defendant owed you a legal duty. Typically, everyone has a duty to act reasonably prudently under the circumstances and prevent harm to others. You must first determine who’s responsible for causing the accident. For instance, this could be another driver in a car accident or a property owner in a slip-and-fall accident.
- Breach of duty: You must prove that the at-fault party failed to meet the necessary standard of care by action or omission and breached the duty owed to you.
- Causation: You must provide clear evidence that the at-fault party’s misconduct directly caused your accident and injuries. Evidence might include eyewitness testimony and video surveillance establishing the at-fault party’s negligence. It may also include medical records and expert witness testimony establishing a link between the at-fault party’s negligence and your injury.
- Damages: You must demonstrate that your injuries resulted in damages. These can be financial costs or other impacts on your life, like pain and suffering. The damages you can recover depend on the extent of your injuries and how they affect your daily life.
What Evidence Is Needed to Prove a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
After a personal injury accident, you should gather several types of evidence as soon as possible to strengthen your case and maximize your potential recovery. Some of the most common pieces of evidence to collect include the following:
- Medical records and bills
- Photos of the accident scene, damages, and injuries
- Videos of the accident, including footage from surveillance, traffic, and dashboard cameras
- Police reports
- Accident reports
- Expert opinions and testimony
- Accident reconstruction reports and testimony
- Insurance forms
- Witness testimony
- Proof of lost wages, such as paystubs and bank statements
What Are the Benefits of Working With a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case?
Since 2000, the attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm have been fighting and winning personal injury cases for Ohio victims. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you’ll pay us nothing unless we win your case. Our lawyers will review your case, file your accident claim, investigate the circumstances of the accident, gather evidence to support your claim, consult expert witnesses to help establish liability, negotiate with insurers on your behalf, and litigate your case in court if settlement negotiations stall.
Our 5-Star Reviews
What is the Time Limit to File a Personal Injury Claim in Canfield?
Under Ohio’s statute of limitations, you have two years from the date of an accident or injury to file a lawsuit, although there are some exceptions. However, it’s important to seek legal help and file a claim as soon as possible after an accident occurs. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to acquire evidence, and witnesses can become more difficult to reach. The sooner you file your claim, the better the outlook is for your financial future.
What Types of Compensation Can You Receive in a Canfield Personal Injury Case?
When seeking compensation in a personal injury case, you may be entitled to three categories of damages: economic, non-economic, and punitive. Economic damages compensate for objective financial losses, non-economic damages compensate for the non-quantifiable impacts on your life, and punitive damages punish the defendant for certain egregious conduct.
- Economic damages: These include medical expenses, property damages, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and funeral and estate expenses.
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, disfigurement
- Punitive damages: In rare cases, a court may award punitive damages if the at-fault party’s actions or omissions demonstrated “malice or aggravated or egregious fraud” or the party “knowingly authorized, participated in, or ratified” the action or omission that caused the injury.
The compensation you may receive depends on the severity of your injuries, the circumstances of the accident, how the accident has impacted your life, and whether you were partially at fault.
Notably, Ohio law provides for a modified comparative negligence system, under which you cannot recover damages if you share more than 50 percent of the blame for an accident. You can recover damages if you are 50 percent or less to blame for your injuries, but your recovery will be reduced in proportion to your share of the fault for the accident.
Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
At Gervelis Law Firm, our experienced Ohio personal injury attorneys help accident victims daily in Canfield and across Ohio. We know what evidence to look for, what questions to ask, and how to turn that information into a strong legal case. We’re uniquely positioned to provide aggressive, experienced, and effective legal representation to our clients, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Contact us today for a free consultation by calling 866-622-4096 or using our online form.
AVAILABLE 24/7
FREE CASE EVALUATION
"*" indicates required fields
CASE RESULTS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
RELATED PAGES
Gervelis Law Firm – here for you when you need us most.
Your best interests always come first at Gervelis Law Firm. Contact us and find out how we can help you.
