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This is where we gather information about the incident, your injuries and damages, and investigate who's at fault.
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Losing a loved one to wrongful death or being the victim of a personal injury is frustrating and overwhelming. Hiring an experienced wrongful death lawyer or personal injury lawyer will put you at ease so you can focus on healing. Frank represents wrongful death and personal injury victims mostly in the Mentor, Cleveland, Akron, and Lorain Ohio areas.
In 2023, Ohio recorded 213,185 traffic accidents, with 1,007 fatalities and 5,231 serious injuries. If you have suffered a severe injury or lost a loved one in an Ohio traffic accident, it's crucial to understand your rights and seek compensation for your damages.
If you lost a family member due to someone else's negligence or recklessness, you may file a wrongful death claim. The Piscitelli Law Firm will explain how these claims work in Ohio and how to hold the at-fault party financially liable for your losses.
Between 2018 and 2022, Ohio had 18,980 motorcycle accidents, causing 5,926 injuries and 927 deaths, per Ohio State Highway Patrol. Motorcycle crashes rose steadily. If injured due to another's fault, Piscitelli Law Firm helps seek compensation.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol remains a major cause of motor vehicle accidents in Ohio. In 2023, there were over 8,300 alcohol-related accidents, resulting in at least 314 fatalities according to OSHP's Crash Dashboard data.
According to USPS data, Cleveland ranks among the top cities for dog attacks on postal workers. In 2023, as many as 43 workers were attacked by dogs in the Cleveland area alone. Across the state of Ohio, a total of 311 postal workers were injured in dog attack incidents during that year.
For adults, public falls are embarrassing and risky, potentially causing injuries and missed workdays. Victims of negligence in maintaining safe spaces can seek compensation for damages in Ohio. Learn about slip and fall cases, filing claims, and the importance of legal assistance.
When an accident causes life-altering injuries and permanent disability, the victim may file a catastrophic injury claim. Learn how these claims differ from standard personal injury claims under Ohio law and how to pursue compensation with Frank's guidance.
The World Health Organization reports over 180,000 deaths annually due to serious burns worldwide. Survivors often face long-term or permanent impacts on their lives. If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, Frank at Piscitelli Law Firm can guide you through Ohio's burn injury claims process to seek maximum compensation.
With a 95% success rate, Frank is proud to say he consistently delivers remarkable results for his clients.
From a $260,000 boat crash settlement to a $35 million win for false advertising of a food product, his successes speak volumes.
He also tackles wrongful deaths, catastrophic injuries, car, motorcycle, and trucking accidents, burn injuries, dog bites, slip and fall incidents, and more on a regular basis.
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Mr Piscitelli was amazing. My father was killed in a motorcycle / truck accident. With the help of Mr. Piscitelli we were able to sue the company whose driver hit my father, killing my father. It was a difficult fight to get them to settle. Mr. Piscitelli was in constant contact with me and allowed me to finally have some closure. He is caring, sympathetic and empathetic. He went above and beyond. Asking how my son and I were coping, he worked with the other lawyers...
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A wrongful death or personal injury attorney represents clients who were victims of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior. Frank focuses on wrongful death and serious personal injury cases. Frank helps clients with a variety of aspects related to their case, from gathering evidence to establishing liability to assisting with the process of filing an insurance claim, negotiating settlements, and representing the client in court proceedings if necessary.
Frank has 30 years of experience and knows the law that impacts wrongful death and personal injury claims, and we are here to help victims understand these laws and to provide trusted legal advice to ensure that our client’s rights are protected and that they are not taken advantage of by the other party. Above all, we are here to be legal allies for every client, helping each one of them receive the compensation they deserve to turn the page on a difficult chapter of their lives.
A wrongful death or personal injury claim can often be a confusing process, as it is not always clear whether you will be dealing with an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit. Most personal injury cases may be resolved through an insurance claim. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident caused by someone else, you may need to file an insurance claim with the negligent driver’s auto insurance carrier. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a grocery store, you may need to file a claim with the store’s business insurance carrier.
However, in some cases, the insurance company may deny your claim or make an unreasonably low settlement offer. This is when you may need to take legal action and file a personal injury civil lawsuit with the help of an attorney. Frank can assist you in both situations, fighting for your rights as a victim even if your case does not end up going to trial.
As a first-generation Italian in the United States, Frank is no stranger to tough times. His father’s family moved to Cleveland from Italy on May 22, 1958, with a few articles of clothing, some personal items, and very little money. His family shared a home with three other related families but happily worked long hours doing jobs that involved physical labor just to put food on the table. There was the promise of hope and opportunity, which was missing before his family moved here.
When you’ve been hurt or even lost a loved one because someone else was negligent, hiring an attorney is not a luxury but a necessity. Many insurance companies are not interested in doing what is best for claimants and will spare nothing to protect their own bottom line, even if that means picking your claim apart to find reasons to pay you much less than what you deserve.
Dealing with all of that while you are injured and trying to recover at the hospital or at home often proves to be too much for most clients. Frank has vast experience negotiating with insurance companies and taking care of all aspects of a personal injury case on behalf of clients. By hiring an attorney for your case, you will get the peace of mind of knowing we are looking after your best interests and fighting for top compensation for you so you can put your focus back on what matters most – recovering and spending time with your loved ones.
This is a general road map of the life of many cases. Each case is different. Your case may not follow this road map. The time each case is in each stage of the road map can vary depending on the facts and nuisances of each case.
Intake and investigation stage
This is where we gather information about the incident, your injuries and damages, and investigate who's at fault.
Retention and pre-settlement stage
Once we are retained, we notify all insurance carriers, lawyers, and potential medical lien holders that we have been retained and we request various documents and information. This is also the stage where your are getting treatment for your injuries. When your treatment is completed, we gather your medical records, medical bills, and other damage information.
Presuit suit settlement
After receiving all the necessary information to evaluate the case, we present the insurance company an opportunity to settle the case before filing a lawsuit. Sometimes mediation is involved.
Lawsuit
If your case doesn't settle, then when appropriate, we will file a lawsuit.
Frank is focused primarily on helping personal injury victims protect their rights to fair compensation. We serve clients in Mentor, OH, and surrounding areas and can assist with the following case types:
Our office offers free consultations, so even if you are not sure that you have a case or need answers to questions concerning your personal injury claim, reach out to us.
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Read MoreFrank focuses on putting his clients first and working to defend their interests, whether that means negotiating with an insurance company to secure a fair settlement or rolling up our sleeves and preparing to represent our clients in a trial. We are dedicated to providing respectful and professional service along with aggressive representation for cases of any complexity.
The office is conveniently located in the heart of Mentor, OH, just 5 minutes from the Wildwood Cultural Center and Park, 6 minutes from the City of Mentor City Hall, and 35 minutes from the Cleveland International Airport (CLE). Frank represents clients in Mentor, Cleveland, and across all of the northeast Ohio area. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your case.
A statute of limitations is like a legal deadline that defines how much time a person has to file a legal claim. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. This means that a person injured in an accident must file a claim within two years of the date of the accident, or they may be barred from recovering damages. In certain cases, such as when the victim is a minor, the statute of limitations may be tolled, giving victims more time to file a case. It is always a good idea to take prompt action and contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to improve your chances of securing compensation.
In general, personal injury victims may receive compensation for standard damages (which include economic and non-economic damages) as well as punitive damages in some cases. Economic damages are meant to compensate a person for financial losses they have suffered due to an injury. This includes lost wages if they are unable to work, medical expenses, and the cost of any necessary long-term care. In contrast, non-economic damages provide compensation for subjective losses that are hard to quantify, such as pain and suffering. Punitive damages are typically awarded in cases where the defendant acted recklessly or with willful disregard for the safety of others. Ask an experienced personal injury attorney which type of damages may be available for your case.
A personal injury case is filed when someone is injured due to a negligent or wrongful act of another party. It is a civil action, and the injured person is entitled to seek damages from the other party by proving the defendant’s negligence was the direct cause of their injuries. A wrongful death case is when someone dies due to a negligent or wrongful act of another party. This is a civil action much like a personal injury case, but because the victim succumbed to their injuries, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased person seeks damages from the other party. The damages are awarded to the decedent’s estate and distributed to their beneficiaries in accordance with Ohio’s intestacy laws.
After filing an insurance claim, it is best to be careful if you are asked to give a recorded statement to the insurance company. It is not unusual for insurance carriers to try to use what you said in a recorded statement against you in an attempt to reduce the amount of compensation they owe you. They may also try to take your words out of context in an attempt to show that you are partially responsible for the injury or accident or that your injuries and damages are not as severe as you claim. If you are not comfortable talking to the insurance company, an experienced personal injury attorney can handle all communications on your behalf.
A skilled personal injury attorney will focus on resolving your case in the most efficient manner possible without sacrificing your chances of receiving maximum compensation. Many claims are settled before they even reach the courtroom, especially when a client is represented by a personal injury lawyer who the insurance companies know can take them to trial if necessary. When you are dealing with a complex personal injury claim, it is in your best interest to be represented by a personal injury lawyer, even if your case does not end up going to trial.
The time it takes for a personal injury victim to receive a settlement can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case and whether the victim is filing an insurance claim or taking the case to the courtroom. Insurance claims can usually be settled in less time than most personal injury lawsuits. Some insurance companies may issue a settlement check in a few weeks or months after the claim is submitted. In contrast, a personal injury lawsuit can take a year or longer to resolve but typically results in higher settlements than an insurance claim. A personal injury lawyer can give you a better idea of how long your particular claim may take to be resolved.
Personal injury claims are based on negligence, meaning the plaintiff (the victim) has to prove that the basic elements of negligence apply to their case. For a successful claim, the plaintiff needs to be prepared to demonstrate that the defendant owed them a duty of care and that their duty of care was breached when the defendant acted with negligence or recklessness. Next, the plaintiff should prove that the defendant’s breach of duty of care was the direct cause of their injuries and damages and that the defendant is, therefore, financially liable for the plaintiff’s injuries and losses. A personal injury lawyer can assist with the process of gathering evidence to prove negligence for your case.
Many clients worry about how much money they may receive for their case, especially if they have been unable to work due to their injuries. In general, the value of any single claim is determined by the severity of the claimant’s injuries and the resulting economic and non-economic damages. The more serious the injuries and the more significant the damages incurred, the higher the value of the case may be. However, each personal injury case is unique – some may require filing multiple insurance claims, some may have more than one at-fault party, and some may even include compensation for punitive damages. The only way to get a better idea of your case value is to speak to a personal injury lawyer.