How long does a personal injury case take in Ohio?
Most Ohio car accident claims settle 6–12 months after medical treatment ends. Cases that require filing a lawsuit typically take 12–24 months. The controlling factor is medical: no experienced lawyer settles before your treatment is complete or your future care needs are known, because you cannot reopen a settled claim.
Ohio's statute of limitations for most injury claims is two years from the accident, so serious cases are filed well before negotiations conclude. Filing preserves your rights and often improves the offer.
Beware of quick-settlement offers in the first weeks. They are priced on incomplete information, and the discount is yours.
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