Ryan Injury Attorneys represent injured people across Cuyahoga County, from downtown Cleveland to Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Strongsville, and the rest of Northeast Ohio's most populous county. We have fought insurance companies on behalf of injured Ohioans since 1973, and our office sits in the heart of the county at 55 Public Square in Cleveland.
Where a Cuyahoga County Injury Case Is Filed
A serious injury claim in Cuyahoga County is a civil case. When your damages exceed $15,000, which covers most significant injuries, the lawsuit is filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas at the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland. The Common Pleas court hears civil cases with no cap on damages, so it is the venue for meaningful personal injury litigation. The county's municipal courts, including the Cleveland Municipal Court and suburban courts in cities such as Parma, Lakewood, and Euclid, are limited to civil claims of $15,000 or less and mainly handle smaller matters and traffic cases. We determine the correct venue and handle every filing.
Where Crashes Happen Across the County
Cuyahoga County is wrapped in interstates, and its worst crashes tend to cluster on them. I-90 and the Shoreway carry traffic along the lakefront; I-71 and I-77 funnel commuters in from the south; and the I-480 and I-271 outerbelts move heavy volumes of cars and trucks around the suburbs. The Innerbelt near downtown Cleveland, with its curves and merges, is a frequent collision point. Because these routes cross dozens of municipalities, the police department that responds and the court that hears a resulting case can vary from one exit to the next, which is one more reason to have a lawyer who works across the whole county.
The Injuries We Handle
We represent people with serious and catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death, along with car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian cases. Cuyahoga County has some of the best trauma care in the country, but the cost of that care is high, and insurers work hard to pay as little as possible. We build the medical and financial record needed to pursue the full value of your claim.
What to Do After an Accident in Cuyahoga County
Call 911 and seek medical care promptly, even for injuries that seem minor at first. Document the scene with photos, collect witness information, and report the crash to your own insurer. Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurance company or accept an early settlement offer before your claim has been properly valued. Then call us so we can begin preserving evidence right away.
No Fee Unless We Win
Ryan Injury Attorneys handle Cuyahoga County injury cases on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you, and your consultation is free. Call (216) 777-RYAN.