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Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- Injured Persons Will Be Denied Full Reimbursement for Medical Bills
- Ohio Supreme Court Sides With Insurance Industry Again
- Uninsured Motorist Coverage No Help When Injured By A Person With an Immunity
Medical Malpractice
- License Revocation Proceedings Lag Against Doctor
- Arizona Legislature Considers Law To Increase Proof in a Medical Malpractice Case
Nursing Home Neglect
Unsafe Products
General
- Liability of Bars For Acts of Drunken Patrons Broadened
- Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Big Business Against Injured Workers
News
- Social Host Not Responsible For Death of Intoxicated Social Guest...
Posted on 5/19/2010 - COURT RULES THAT STUDENTS' ACTS DID NOT CONSTITUTE HAZING...
Posted on 4/5/2010 - Claim aganst ambulance driver allowed despite emergency status...
Posted on 3/22/2010 - Benjamin Barrett Sr. and David Miraldi Named Ohio Super Lawyers...
Posted on 3/19/2010 - Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Are Coming Under Attack...
Posted on 10/12/2009
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Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- Caps On Damages Restrict Injured Person's Right To Receive Full Damages
- Basic Guide to Auto Insurance Coverages After A Car Crash
- Losses and recoveries when your car has been damaged
- Liability Insurance Policy - The Family Member Exclusion
- Searching For Insurance
Medical Malpractice
- Physician Who Was Professor of Medicine at a State University Was Immune from Medical Negligence Claim
- The Ohio Supreme Court Places Additional Limits In Medical Malpractice Cases
- Lorain County Jury Awards $1,250,000
Nursing Home Neglect
Employment Law
- Worker Allowed To Bring Claim Against Employer For Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Ohio Appeals Court Finds No Age Discrimination
- Recovery for Terminated Employees
Injuries from Dog Attacks
Injuries from Unsafe Premises
- Gas station owner not responsible for client's injuries from slip on oil spill.
- Restaurant Not Responsible to Injury to Patron from fall from raised platform where table was located
- Construction Injury Leads to Settlement
Firm Newsletter
- Miraldi and Barrett Fall 2009 Newsletter
- Miraldi and Barrett Spring 2010 Newsletter
- Miraldi & Barrett Summer 2009 Newsletter
General
People in cities and towns like those in Lorain County, Ohio - and nearby Erie County, Cuyahoga County and Huron County - should know they don't have to go to Cleveland to find top notch, professional legal help. The trial lawyers of Miraldi & Barrett Co. are recognized leaders in Ohio personal injury and employment law. We have been fighting for the people in cities like Lorain, Elyria, Sandusky and Norwalk for more than 60 years.
Highly Rated
Both Benjamin Barrett Sr. and David Miraldi have been recognized by their peers as excelling in the field of negligence and personal injury law. Both were named Ohio Super Lawyers in 2010. This rating is based solely on the evaluations of other attorneys and judges. This honor is limited to the top 5 percent of attorneys in their field. Both Ben and David have achieved an AV rating, the highest category possible from Martindale-Hubbel, again a rating based on peer review.
Competitive Contingency Fees
Most attorneys charge a certain percentage, usually one third of the recovery if the case is settled prior to suit, and forty percent if the case has to be filed. At Miraldi & Barrett, our fees are often less than those charged by other attorneys. We may charge a lower percentage if:
Fault is not disputed,
Your injuries are undoubtedly caused by the other person's negligence, and/or
The amount of available insurance does not fully compensate you.
We look at the totality of the circumstances and arrive at a percentage that is reasonable and fair to both you and the attorney. Before entrusting your case to another law firm, please give us a call.
We help residents of northeastern Ohio in cases of:
Through the years we've built a record of success by aggressively obtaining outstanding results for our clients while providing the personal attention that one would expect from a locally owned business. By being selective about the cases we accept, we can insure that your case will receive the individual attention that it deserves.
Building a relationship with our clients is our top priority. If you need an attorney, call us at 1 800 589 3023 for a free consultation. Once we take on your case, we'll be with you every step of the way.
Our experience doesn't cost more.
Partners David P. Miraldi and Benjamin F. Barrett Sr. have deep roots in the communities along the shore of Lake Erie and have been acknowledged by their clients and peers alike as among the best Ohio has to offer.
As a founding partner in the firm, Mr. Barrett is one of the premier trial lawyers in the state. In 1986, he was inducted into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, an organization that accepts less than one percent of practicing lawyers. Mr. Barrett has also been repeatedly recognized as one to the top attorneys in Ohio by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine and has been cited as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Ohio by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has handled complex injury litigation throughout the Buckeye State.
A resident of Avon and a second generation partner in the firm, Mr. Miraldi is a member and past president of the Lorain County Bar Association as well as a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Ohio Association for Justice. Like his partner, Mr. Miraldi has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer and has received the highest rating from Martindale Hubbel, the oldest peer-reviewed rating system in the country. He, too, has been involved in many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. His practice includes negligence, product liability, and medical claims as well as litigation of insurance coverage disputes, employment termination claims, and insurance bad faith claims.
Our office is located at 6061 S. Broadway Ave., just minutes from I-90 (State Route-2). Our building provides easy access and free parking for our clients. View the map.
Please read our client testimonials:
"My friends told me that I needed to get a lawyer located in Cleveland to handle a serious injury case. My friends apparently were not aware of your firm. Your knowledge, your personal attention, and the result you achieved for me were outstanding. When you add this to the convenience of having an attorney located in Lorain County, I could not have made a better choice. Thank you."
Robert S. of North Ridgeville, Ohio
"You were very great to work with and I was very satisfied with the outcome result. Thank you."
Catherine G. of Elyria
"You were a blessing to us - thanks for your compassionate help!"
Katie K. of Lorain
"It was gratifying to have an attorney that stuck it out with me even during the hard times and did not take the easy way out!"
Paul
"We were impressed with your total honesty from the very first meeting."
Olga D. of Lorain
"Thank you for your great service. You helped us when no one else would."
Shannon H. of Amherst
Miraldi & Barrett Co. serves clients in Lorain County (Cities: Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Amherst, Avon, Oberlin, Vermillion, Sheffield, Wellington, La Grange, Grafton); Erie County (Cities: Sandusky, Huron, Perkins Township); Cuyahoga County (Cities: Cleveland, Westlake, Rocky River, Fairview, North Olmsted, Lakewood); Huron County (Cities: Norwalk, Bellevue, Milan).
Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
With a focus on individual attention in Ohio car, truck and motorcycle accident cases, Miraldi & Barret Co. gets results. For more than 60 years our skilled attorneys have been fighting for the rights of people living in and around Cleveland who’ve been injured on the roads. With us, there is no fee unless you recover damages. Call 1 800 589 3023 for a free consultation.
Medical Malpractice
At Miraldi & Barrett, Co., we get results in Ohio medical malpractice cases through an emphasis on personal attention and energetic legal representation. We believe the people living in and around Cleveland deserve the highest quality medical care or we’re will to go to court to make sure. Our lawyers have decades of experience in medical malpractice cases, but our experience doesn’t cost more. With us, there is no fee unless you recover damages. Call 1 800 589 3023 for a free consultation.
Nursing Home Neglect
At Miraldi & Barrett Co., our skilled attorneys have been litigating Ohio nursing home neglect cases for decades. We understand that the residents at long-term care facilities are among societies most vulnerable members, who deserve protection from faulty care, neglect and abuse. Our clients pay no attorney fees unless we obtain a financial verdict or settlement in their cases. Call us today at 1 800 589 3023 for a free consultation.
Employment Law
At Miraldi & Barrett Co., we have the experience and knowledge to handle all your Ohio employment law needs. If you’re going to court in Ohio for a worker’s comp claim, sexual harassment suit or wrongful termination case, we can help. With a 60-year track record of fighting for the rights of our clients, we get results. There is no legal fee unless you win your case. Call us today at 1 800 589 3023 to discuss your options.
Injuries from Dog Attacks
Dog attacks from vicious dogs or the neighbor's seemingly peaceful dog can lead to disfiguring scars as well as emotional trauma. Recoveries from these injuries are becoming more difficult as insurance companies seek ways to exclude coverage for these situations. At Miraldi & Barrett, we have been a leader in Lorain County in making recoveries for our clients when they have been attacked and bitten by dogs.
Free Evaluation
Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation about your personal injury legal needs.
Miraldi & Barrett Co., LPA
6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1112
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Miraldi & Barrett Co., LPA
6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1112
Toll Free
800.589.3023
local
440.233.1100
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440.233.8527
FAQs
Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
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The 17 year old driver whose car struck my car had been involved in an auto accident just three months before. Are his parent's responsible for my injuries, too?
- I hit my head during the collision, but did not lose consciousness. I've had headaches and find it difficult to concentrate. This has gone on for several months. My family doctor tells me not to worry about this. Could this be the result of the car crash?
Can juries award as much money as they think appropriate in serious automobile or truck crashes?
Medical Malpractice
- What is the time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim?
- What kind of documents will I need for a malpractice case?
- How is medical malpractice determined?
Injuries from Dog Attacks
General Claims Questions
I signed a release with the insurance company several weeks agao and now just discovered that I will need surgery for a herniated disc in my neck. Can I re-open the claim?
- What is the time period for filing a claim?
- How long does it take to settle a claim?
Injuries from Unsafe Premises
Injuries from Unsafe Products
- What do I do with the defective item?
- What type of product documents do I need?
- The company said it exercised extreme care when manufacturing the product. Do I still have a case?