Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Dublin, OH
If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury in an accident, finding the best path forward can be completely overwhelming. The medical bills start immediately. The timeline for recovery is uncertain. And in many cases, the ability to return to work, or to live the same life as before, is genuinely in question. These are not ordinary personal injury cases, and they should not be handled that way.
Brenner Law Offices has been representing seriously injured clients in Ohio for over 30 years. Our Dublin, OH personal injury lawyer team handles catastrophic injury cases involving the most serious, life-altering harm, and we fight for compensation that reflects the full, long-term impact of those injuries. Consultations are free, and there are no fees unless we win your case. Contact us today to get started.
Why Choose Brenner Law Offices for Catastrophic Injury Cases in Dublin, OH?
Experience Handling Serious Injury Claims in Ohio
Catastrophic injury cases are different from routine personal injury claims. The stakes are higher, the medical evidence is more complex, and the insurance companies defending these cases tend to fight harder. You need a personal injury attorney in Dublin who has been doing this work for a long time.
Founding attorney Todd Brenner has handled personal injury and insurance cases across Ohio for over 30 years, including cases involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. He is licensed in Ohio and has represented clients against some of the largest insurers operating in the state. Named an "Ohio Top Lawyer" for eight consecutive years and recognized as a "Top Rated Midwest Lawyer" by the National Law Journal in 2013 and 2017, Todd brings a record of recognition that reflects consistent performance across serious cases. He is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association, and holds a 5-star rating on lawyers.com.
Adam J. Hubble has been practicing law for over 30 years with extensive litigation experience across insurance, liability, and claims recovery matters. In catastrophic injury cases, where insurers routinely dispute the extent of harm and challenge future damages projections, Adam's courtroom background is a real asset.
Results That Reflect What's at Stake
Catastrophic injury cases involve substantial damages, often including future medical care, long-term rehabilitation, and permanent loss of earning capacity. Brenner Law Offices has helped injured clients recover millions of dollars across personal injury and liability matters, including seven-figure recoveries. We build cases with the full picture in mind, working to account for every current and future cost your injury creates.
What Our Clients Say
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"Todd, my attorney through my accident settlement, was extremely professional and helpful throughout the entire process. I had a really bad traffic collision that wasn't my fault with major injuries, and Todd was one of the first lawyers we were able to find with good reviews. After the settlement with the insurance companies, I believe he earned a much better review for making the process much easier to understand and process. His commitment to client first is top tier. 10/10" — Jarrod Zanon
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Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle in Dublin
Catastrophic injuries are defined by their severity and permanence. These are injuries that change the entire trajectory of a person's life. Our Dublin catastrophic injury attorneys handle all of the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries. TBI ranges from severe concussion to permanent cognitive impairment. Victims may lose the ability to work, communicate, or live independently. These cases require medical evidence that accounts for long-term neurological effects, not just acute treatment costs.
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Partial or complete paralysis following an accident affects every aspect of daily life. Future care costs in these cases are enormous, and we work with life care planners and medical professionals to build a damages picture that reflects the full lifetime impact.
- Burn injuries. Serious burns require multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and months of rehabilitation. We help people who have suffered burns in car accidents, building fires, industrial explosions, and other incidents where another party's negligence was responsible.
- Amputations and limb loss. Traumatic amputations, whether from machinery, motorcycle accidents, or truck collisions, carry lifelong consequences including prosthetics, adaptive equipment, and permanent loss of function. We pursue compensation that accounts for all of it.
- Degloving and severe soft tissue injuries. Among the most serious and painful injuries a person can sustain, degloving injuries involve the tearing away of skin and tissue and typically require extensive surgical reconstruction. These cases are often undervalued by insurers who are unfamiliar with the true cost of treatment and recovery.
- Back injuries and spinal fractures. Not every back injury is catastrophic, but fractures involving the vertebrae, herniated discs requiring surgery, or injuries causing permanent nerve damage can qualify. When a back injury permanently limits a person's ability to work or function, it deserves to be treated as the serious claim it is.
- Wrongful death. When a catastrophic injury proves fatal, the victim's family may have grounds for a wrongful death claim under Ohio law. We handle these cases with the care and seriousness they deserve.
Ohio Legal Requirements for Catastrophic Injury Cases
Several Ohio laws directly affect how catastrophic injury claims are pursued and what injured parties can recover.
Statute of Limitations. Under Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10, injured parties have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio. In wrongful death cases, Ohio Revised Code § 2125.02 provides a separate two-year period running from the date of death. Missing either deadline ends your right to recover, regardless of how serious the injury was.
Comparative Fault. Ohio applies a modified comparative negligence standard under Ohio Revised Code § 2315.33. If an injured person is found to be 51% or more at fault for the accident, they cannot recover. If they are 50% or less at fault, their recovery is reduced proportionally. In catastrophic injury cases, defendants frequently argue the injured person shares fault specifically because the damages at stake are so high. We anticipate those arguments and build cases that account for them.
Damages Caps. Ohio places caps on non-economic damages in some civil cases under Ohio Revised Code § 2315.18. However, there are exceptions for catastrophic injuries, including permanent and substantial physical deformity, loss of use of a limb, or permanent physical functional injury that prevents the injured person from independently caring for themselves. Many serious catastrophic injury cases fall within those exceptions, which means non-economic damages are not capped. Understanding how that statute applies to your specific injury matters significantly to the overall value of your claim.
The Ohio Legislature's official code is the authoritative source for these statutes, but applying them to a specific set of facts requires legal judgment built on real case experience.
What Damages Are Recoverable in a Dublin Catastrophic Injury Case?
Catastrophic injury cases typically involve the largest damage calculations in personal injury law, precisely because the harm extends so far into the future.
Economic Damages include all past and future medical expenses: surgeries, hospitalizations, rehabilitation, in-home care, assistive devices, and prescription costs over the injured person's lifetime. Lost wages from time already missed and lost earning capacity going forward are also recoverable. In cases where the injury is permanent, vocational experts and life care planners are often needed to calculate the true long-term financial impact. Ohio law allows recovery for all of it.
Non-Economic Damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the ongoing psychological impact of living with a permanent injury. As noted above, Ohio's cap on non-economic damages does not apply when the injury qualifies as catastrophic under the statute. These damages can be substantial, and they deserve to be presented with the same rigor as economic losses.
Punitive Damages are available where the defendant's conduct was reckless or malicious. In cases involving trucking accidents where federal safety regulations were ignored, or crashes caused by impaired drivers, the facts sometimes support a punitive damages claim. We evaluate that possibility in every serious case.
Insurance companies know that catastrophic injury claims are expensive, and they work hard to limit their exposure from the start. Adjusters may make early contact, request recorded statements, or make a quick settlement offer before the full extent of the injury is even known.
Contact Brenner Law Offices
Catastrophic injury cases require immediate attention. Evidence needs to be preserved, medical records need to be organized, and the legal strategy needs to account for the long-term nature of the harm. Brenner Law Offices offers free consultations for catastrophic injury cases throughout Dublin, OH, and there are no fees unless we win. Contact us now to get started.