Columbus Personal Injury Lawyer
It can happen in an instant—a serious car crash, an unexpected slip and fall, or another type of accident can completely derail your life. The physical and emotional pain, financial burden, and lifelong impact of personal injuries can be overwhelming to deal with–but you don’t have to go it alone.
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Mark S. Gervelis, Esq.
Last Updated:
- August 29, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm With My Personal Injury Case in Columbus?
- Our Columbus Personal Injury Attorneys
- What Do I Need to Prove in a Columbus Personal Injury Case?
- Why Should I Work with the Gervelis Law Firm for my Columbus Personal Injury Case?
- How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Columbus?
- What Compensation Is Available in a Columbus Personal Injury Case?
- Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Columbus, Ohio, the Gervelis Law Firm can help. Our attorneys are committed to fighting for injured accident victims, righting the wrongs they’ve experienced, and getting them the fair and just compensation they deserve. You don’t need to go far to get help with your case–our Columbus office is centrally located on Dublin Road, and we can assist you virtually or in person.
Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm With My Personal Injury Case in Columbus?
Since 2000, Gervelis Law Firm has been serving Ohioans in personal injury cases, helping them navigate the rough waters of insurance negotiations, legal complexities, and medical bills. Our expertise in handling personal injury cases is clear in our results–some of our most successful settlements include:
- $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.
- $900,000 for the family of a driver who died from injuries suffered 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.
- $200,000 for a driver who sustained multiple fractures when a dump truck ran a stop sign and struck her car.
Our Columbus 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 has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2007-2012 and 2014-2016. Mark’s areas of expertise include plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability laws.
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 represents those 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 and received his law degree from the University of Akron. He 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.
What Do I Need to Prove in a Columbus Personal Injury Case?
To succeed in a personal injury claim, you must prove the following four elements:
- Duty: You must determine who caused the accident and prove that they owed you a legal duty to act in a reasonably prudent manner and avoid causing you harm.
- Breach of duty: You must prove that the at-fault party breached that duty by failing to meet the necessary standard of care.
- Causation: You must present evidence that the at-fault party’s breach caused your accident and resulting injuries.
- Damages: You must prove that you suffered losses from your accident and injuries. These include financial damages and the impacts on your life. The amount of damages you can recover will depend on the extent of your injuries and how they affect your daily life.
Why Should I Work with the Gervelis Law Firm for my Columbus Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury case, an attorney can help a victim maximize their recovery in numerous ways, including investigating, collecting hard-to-obtain evidence, talking with the police and other witnesses, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and, if necessary, taking the case to trial.
The personal injury attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm have over 25 years of experience fighting for personal injury victims to get the justice they deserve. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. High-quality legal representation can give you the peace of mind you need to heal from your injury.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Columbus?
Ohio’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of an accident or injury to file a lawsuit, but there are some exceptions. However, It’s important to file a claim and seek legal help as soon as possible after an accident occurs. Evidence can become harder to acquire the longer you wait. In addition, witnesses can become more difficult to reach, and their memories can fade.
A knowledgeable and skilled attorney can determine the deadline that applies to your case and file it on time. Moreover, they can act quickly to preserve critical evidence to give you the best shot at maximum recovery.
What Compensation Is Available in a Columbus Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury claims are designed to compensate you for all the losses stemming from your accident. These are called compensatory damages and include both economic and non-economic damages. Some of the things you may be eligible to receive compensation for include the following:
- Economic damages: medical bills, property damage, lost wages, costs of rehabilitative care, lost earning capacity, funeral and estate expenses
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
Depending on the circumstances, you may also be entitled to punitive damages if the defendant engaged in malicious or egregious misconduct. These damages punish the wrongdoer and deter further wrongdoing.
Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
At the Gervelis Law Firm, we work tirelessly to earn our clients’ trust by keeping them informed, handling every case with integrity, and sticking to our guiding principle—clients’ needs always come first.
With personalized attention from when you call us until your case is closed, we’ll meet with you at your home, the hospital, or wherever is most convenient to get you the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our attorneys are here for you when you need us most.
Contact us today online or by calling 866-622-4096 for a free consultation.
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