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Personal Injury Attorneys in Cleveland

Rated “Best Law Firms” for Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP is a Cleveland, Ohio-based personal injury and medical malpractice law firm. Our team of lawyers share an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients.

We maintain “Best Law Firms” U.S. News Tier 1 rankings for medical malpractice and personal injury law and have won over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients since 1946.

Our deep roots in the industry and our community have earned us our reputation of excellence, while our case results highlight our expertise and commitment.
Our team is driven by a culture of care, united by a shared set of values and commitment to bettering the wellbeing of our clients and community.

We represent individuals, and their families, who have experienced a life-altering event, resulting in significant injury or death. We are the team you can count on to ensure justice is served when others have failed you.

If you were injured wrongfully, you have the right to pursue a claim. We provide legal representation on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there is no fee unless we win. Let our team protect your future.

How Our Team Helps

Our team can offer you sophisticated legal representation for complex cases, including:

If you would like to learn more about how our Cleveland personal injury lawyers can help you with your case, contact us today at (216) 600-0114 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Our Verdicts & Settlements

Our team of lawyers shares an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients.

  • Wrongful Death $15,000,000

    Judgment against a trucking company for tractor trailer collision resulting in wrongful death and personal injuries.

  • Medical Malpractice $8,500,000

    Settlement for delay in evaluating spinal hematoma resulting in quadriplegia.

  • Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death $6,500,000

    Dennis Lansdowne and Dustin Herman obtained a $6,500,000 Verdict in a medical malpractice - wrongful death case.

  • Medical Malpractice $5,100,000

    Verdict, including interest on the judgment, for failure to diagnose injury to the common bile duct.

  • Medical Malpractice $4,800,000

    Verdict, including interest on the judgment, for the wrongful death of a patient who died of a preventable heart attack.

  • Car Accidents $2,100,000

    Verdict on behalf of five children whose parents were killed by a driver who lost control of his car and struck them head-on.

As True Trial Lawyers, We Can Handle Any Case.

Each client who has suffered injustice or harm has been affected in
a unique way. It is our duty to know and appreciate every important detail about how
and why this harm occurred and to see that the client receives the full measure
of justice the law allows.

No Fees Unless We Win

We provide legal representation on a contingency-fee basis,
meaning costs come out of your recovery, not your pocket.

We believe justice is a right, and it should be accessible to everyone. After experiencing a life-changing event, financial distress shouldn’t inhibit anyone from protecting their rights and getting the justice they deserve.

Our comprehensive understanding of effective legal strategies, trial preparation, and presentation have earned us an unrivaled reputation with not only our clients, but throughout the legal community. In fact, our law firm is often referred cases from other attorneys or firms who seek our expertise and assistance with complex issues. When your rights and your future are on the line, you can trust an advocate at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP.

We’ll provide you with a team of trial lawyers who are going to approach your case in the right way: focused on you.

What Is My Case Worth?

Every case is different, and good attorneys will never promise a specific result – although they should help you understand the range of possibilities and the specific facts and law that will affect the final outcome of your case. So, what are some of the factors that will affect the recovery in your case? Consider how a personal injury attorney might review your case.

Evaluating Damages

Attorneys might consider how you've been affected by the injury or wrongful act (i.e., your “damages”).

Your damages might include the cost of medical care required from a car accident, or the monetary value of the loss of mobility you suffered from a surgical error resulting in the loss of use of your legs. It would include the time and income you lost if you were unable to go to work due to the injury. It can even include the suffering an injury inflicted on your spouse or family, especially in the case of a wrongful death.

However, an attorney looking at your case doesn't just add it all up and say, “This is what you'll get.” That's because there's a lot more to a lawsuit.

The Tort & Tortfeasor

Attorneys will consider which of these potential damages were caused by the wrongful act of the potential defendant. This is also referred to as a “tort” committed by a “tortfeasor,” which are just fancy ways of saying “bad act” done by the “bad actor.” You would be the plaintiff.

This can get very difficult when people consider how preexisting issues (i.e. problems with their health) might reduce their recovery. We often have to explain that, while we know the doctor made a careless mistake that caused injury – sometimes even death – the doctor will point out that even if they had done an adequate job, the plaintiff's outcome wouldn't have been any different.

Thus, the claim is reduced to just the harm the mistake caused. Callous? It seems so when you're the one injured, or when a doctor failed to diagnose your family member's cancer. But you can only hold the tortfeasor responsible for the harm they caused, and the defendant will have an attorney (often an insurance company attorney) doing everything they can to reduce their liability.

Determining Cause

Attorneys will consider whether the defendant's act that caused the injury was actually a wrongful act. For example, a doctor might accidentally perforate your bowel during surgery, but in some cases, that's considered a normal risk of a particular surgery. People are only “liable,” – that is, responsible for damages – when their behavior is “negligent” or unreasonable.

In the medical field, this is called the “standard of care,” or what a doctor must do in order to be reasonable. Medical malpractice attorneys, working with medical professionals, will be able to help you figure out whether the doctor violated the standard of care. If not, responsible attorneys will tell you not to file suit.

Gathering Proof

Attorneys must consider, and share with you, whether there is evidence to prove all the above. Often what we believe in our hearts is very different than what we can prove to a stranger sitting on a jury.

Calculating Expenses

Attorneys will consider all of the expenses, such as paying for an expert witness to prove causation and the court reporter to transcribe deposition testimony to prepare the case for trial, and compare them against the potential recovery. Responsible attorneys will tell you when they believe, after all is said and done, that you won't actually see a recovery worth the time and trouble of a lawsuit.

Should you file a lawsuit? You won't know until you talk to an experienced personal injury attorney in Cleveland. Contact our award-winning trial lawyers for a free and confidential case consultation. Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Ohio?

According to the Ohio Revised Code section 2305.10, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in the state of Ohio is two years. The statute of limitations is a law which limits how long injury victims have to file a personal injury claim before they lose their legal right to do so.

More specifically, this means you have two years from the date your injury occurred to file your claim. Losing your right to file a claim also means losing your right to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. It’s important to note that there are exceptions that can change this time limit. Some of the most notable exceptions include:

  • If the injury victim was a minor at the time of the accident
  • If the alleged negligent party leave the state of Ohio before the lawsuit can be filed
  • If your injury was caused by a defective product

The statute of limitations has a big impact on your ability to file a claim so it’s important to speak to a skilled attorney about the specifics of your case as soon as you can.

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP offers free, no-obligation consultations so you have nothing to lose by contacting our firm today!

    I was having a hard time finding someone to represent me. I was frustrated. But after SS&L took my case, I was treated VERY well! Ericka Campbell is a rockstar! She was phenomenal at communicating with me. Spangenberg Shipley & Liber are the utmost professionals!
    - William R.
    I was recommended by another firm to Spangenberg Shibley & Liber. I felt like I had no chance against a large pharma company. SS&L treated me well and I felt supported. They provided clear guidance & had strong communication with me. Ericka was GREAT! She was an excellent communicator and had a great memory. I would absolutely recommend Spangenberg Shibley & Liber. They were thorough and effective!
    - Brian R.

    Our family will be forever grateful for the excellent services provided by Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP. We’re blessed to have connected with such an outstanding team that included Stuart Scott, Dustin Herman, and Patricia Frietchen to manage multiple legal issues on behalf of our elderly and disabled parents. Their genuine kindness and sensitivity provided much-needed comfort throughout, and their superior legal skills, advocacy, and professionalism are exemplary! Words cannot express our deepest appreciation for their services!

    - Tim S.
    Before you took my case, I was feeling helpless and hurt. But your team showed me respect and kindness from the very beginning to the end. I felt secure and confident that my case would be handled correctly, whether I won or not, because of your consistent professionalism and courtesy in all team members, from the receptionist to my attorney, Mr. Jeremy Tor. Thank you again for everything you did. Even just listening to me helped a lot.
    - Zandra S.
    I was feeling uncertain but after I met with Nick I felt at ease & confident. Communication was great, I was constantly informed and everyone was genuine & compassionate. Kelley Algott was great and every time we reached out to her she responded right away. She was extremely helpful. I would recommend Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber to my family & friends because they are compassionate and hardworking!
    - Sonja S.
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