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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.

We maintain “Best Law Firms” U.S. News Tier 1 rankings in the areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation. Through sophisticated legal representation in complex cases, we have earned a reputation for excellence, both in and outside of the courtroom.

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.

If you were injured wrongfully, you have the right to pursue a claim. When your rights and your future are on the line, you can trust an advocate at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP. Let our team protect your future.

How Our Team Helps

Our lawyers can help you resolve a variety of legal issues, 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.

  • 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 Malpratice/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 handle cases on a contingency-fee basis,
meaning costs come out of your recovery, not your pocket.

Our practice spans multiple areas and specialties, encompassing everything from toxic torts and contract disputes to wrongful death and life-changing birth injuries. We also handle mass tort and class action cases nationally. Our law firm is often referred cases from other attorneys who seek our knowledge and assistance with complex issues. Our in-depth, comprehensive understanding of effective strategies, trial preparation, and presentation can serve to benefit you.

When it comes down to who you can trust with your case, you need someone who is an experienced scholar of the law, someone who has the meticulous knowledge, aggressive litigation, and talented ingenuity that sets personal injury attorneys apart. When your rights and your future are on the line, you can trust an advocate at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP.

When Your Rights & Future Are On The Line, You Need True Trial Lawyers.

What Is My Case Worth?

Every case is different, and good attorneys will never promise you 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

First, the attorney 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

Second, the attorney 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, for example, 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 she 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 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 and insurance company attorney) doing everything they can to reduce their liability.

Determining Cause

Third, the attorney 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

Fourth, attorneys must consider, and share with you, whether there is evidence to prove all of 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

Finally, the attorney 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. You can contact us, or another attorney. 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 Shibley & Liber are the utmost

    - William R.

    SS&L treated me well and I felt supported.

    - Brian R.

    Our Family will be Forever Grateful!

    - Tim S.

    Attorney Tor and the whole team at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, including the receptionist, made me feel welcome, comforted, and confident throughout my case. They showed me respect and kindness from start to finish.

    - 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.

    - Sonja S.
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