Ohio Personal Injury Laws
Ohio applies a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and caps non-economic damages in most personal injury cases at $250,000 (or three times the economic damages up to $350,000 for certain catastrophic injuries). Medical malpractice cases have the same non-economic cap. Ohio's major industrial cities produce a significant number of workplace injury and products liability claims.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Fault Rule
Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$250,000
Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Settlement Amounts in Ohio
Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Ohio.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $20,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $16,000 |
| Dog Bite | $32,000 |
Key Ohio Personal Injury Statutes
- •Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2305.10 (statute of limitations)
- •Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2315.33 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
- •Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2315.18 (non-economic damages cap)
Damage Caps in Ohio
Ohio caps non-economic damages at $250,000. This means pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages cannot exceed this amount in most personal injury cases.
For medical malpractice cases specifically, Ohio caps damages at $250,000.
Injury Claims in Ohio
Learn more about specific injury types and how Ohio law applies to each.
Major Cities in Ohio
Personal injury attorneys in Ohio serve clients in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.