Car Accidents in Ohio
Ohio's roadways see over 280,000 traffic crashes each year. Whether your accident happened on I-71, in a downtown intersection, or on a quiet residential street, Ohio law gives you the right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. Acting quickly matters — evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and Ohio's two-year statute of limitations starts ticking the moment the crash happens.
What you should know
We connect Ohio drivers and passengers with experienced auto accident attorneys who understand state-specific issues like comparative negligence, mandatory insurance limits, and how Ohio's modified-comparative-fault rule (51% bar) affects your recovery. Our attorney network handles cases on contingency — you pay nothing unless they win.
What typically causes them
- Distracted driving (texting, infotainment systems)
- Speeding on Ohio interstates and freeways
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Aggressive lane changes and tailgating
- Weather-related crashes (snow, ice, fog)
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Drowsy driving on long highway routes
Injuries we see
- Whiplash and neck strain
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord and back injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Lacerations and burns
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
Steps to take after a car accidents
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Call 911 and request police and EMS
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Get medical attention even if you feel fine
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Photograph everything: vehicles, injuries, road conditions
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Get the other driver's insurance, license, and contact info
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Collect witness names and phone numbers
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Do NOT admit fault or apologize at the scene
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Notify your insurance company — but be careful what you say
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Speak with an Ohio accident attorney before signing anything
Ohio is an at-fault (tort) state. The driver who caused the crash — and their insurance company — pays for damages. Ohio's modified comparative negligence rule means if you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters will use this rule against you. An attorney levels the playing field.
Compensation may include medical bills (past and future), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and in egregious cases, punitive damages.
2 years from the date of the accident for personal injury (Ohio Revised Code 2305.10). Property damage claims have a 2-year limit as well. Wrongful death claims also have 2 years.
Don't let an Ohio car accidents ruin your future.
The clock is ticking on Ohio's 2-year statute of limitations. Get a free, no-obligation case review now.