Personal Injury

Car Accidents

Taubman Law has successfully litigated hundreds of cases for victims of automotive accidents caused by drivers negligence and settled hundreds of others without the need or resorting to litigation.

We use our skill and resources to reconstruct and demonstrate the cause of the accident to explain how it could have been prevented. We spend the time and resources needed to gather the evidence and medical testimony required to obtain full compensation for our clients from juries and insurance companies. We also investigate all sources of insurance coverage in uninsured and underinsured accidents to obtain compensation which the victim is entitled to.

Recently our firm obtained a settlement for a police officer who was on foot responding to a call and was struck and injured by the cruiser of another city's police officer also responding to the call.

Injured in a car accident? Thousands of people like you are injured or killed every year in car accidents. There were nearly 6,420,000 auto accidents in the United States in 2005. Road accidents are the most popular cause of personal injury claims, and whether you were the driver or passenger in a car accident, or even if you are a pedestrian involved in a car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for pain, suffering and injury caused by a road traffic accident that was not your fault. Before signing any papers contact us to make sure all available insurance has been exhausted at 1-800-219-9533 or 216-621-0794.

Things to do if you're in an accident:

  • Get medical treatment if you do not feel well
  • Call the police and file a police report
  • Exchange information with the other parties
  • Keep a journal of how the accident happened, what you remember and
    how you feel each day
  • Report the accident to your insurance company
  • Don't sign anything or make a statement without being represented
  • Save all records or medical bills, car rentals, and file receipts for services needed
  • Document all lost wages
  • Contact Taubman Law. With more than 30 years of experience our Ohio car
    accident trial lawyers can
  • Ensure that you obtain just compensation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of death between 6-33 year olds in the United States. In 2004, 4008 motorcyclists died and 76,000 were injured. About half of all motorcycles involved in a fatal crash collided with another vehicle. In most cases a motorcycle accident is not actually the fault of the motorcyclists but of the driver of the car, van, truck or other vehicle. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or death and it is extremely important that if you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle accident to contact us immediately. 1-800-219-9533 or 216-621-0794. This is so regardless of whether or not the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.

Truck Accidents

Statistics show that trucks are involved in 1 out of every 9 road traffic accidents. And in 94% of these accidents the occupants of the vehicle with which the truck collided are either injured or killed. There are many reasons why a truck accident might occur. Some of the more common reasons include, driver rushing to meet a tight delivery deadline, a driver tired due to driving for long periods, blind spots, driver stressed and tired, mechanical failure and defective components. Another hazard of a truck accident is in the cargo, even if a truck accident does not involve another vehicle, a chemical or toxic spill can endanger lives. If you've been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck contact us. All truck companies employ top quality experienced law firms to protect their interests. You need Taubman Law to protect your interests.

Plane Accidents

Aviation accidents require immediate investigation; at Taubman Law we have the resources and specialist available to determine liability. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to represent you in your aviation accidents. It is important that evidence be preserved and indentified immediately, such as the Black Box. Also necessary is obtaining expert witnesses as quickly as possible.

Slip & Fall

A key component to any slip and fall case is notice. In order to collect compensation the injured party must be able to show that the defendant knew or should have known about what caused you to fall. Recently we tried a case where a tenant fell through a defective porch rail and injured his knee. We gathered evidence to demonstrate that the landlord knew or should have known that the railing was not sturdy. A jury returned a $95,000.00 award

Dog Bites

Dog bites can cause bodily injuries such as lacerations and less obvious injuries such as, nerve damage, muscle sprains and emotional damage. The owner of a dog is legally responsible to a victim of a dog bite. It is not necessary to show that the dog owner was negligent. At Taubman Law we can recover your medical expenses, future medical treatment for scar reduction, psychological counseling, loss of earnings from work, medications, property damage and pain and suffering. Time is of the essence in these types of cases because the dog and its owner can vanish. It's important to determine if the dog has bitten anyone before, because punitive damage can also be obtained. If you've been attacked by a dog, seek medical treatment immediately and then contact us.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death lawsuit claims that the victim was killed as a result of negligence (or other type of unjust action) on the part of the person or entity being sued, and that the victim's survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the improper conduct. If a loved one was a victim of an unjust act, please don't hesitate to let the experts at Taubman Law help you. We have the experience required to maximize compensation. often times an economist or vocational expert will need to be consulted to properly evaluate damages. Let us help you get through this tough time.