Accidents happen very suddenly and can leave injured victims in a distressed state as they seek to deal with the physical and emotional consequences, as well as the financial challenges that result. As injured parties attempt to seek redress for the injuries sustained, they encounter a complex and frustrating legal process at a time when they are most vulnerable. At the Law Offices of Malek & Malek our Columbus personal injury attorneys provide kind and compassionate personal injury legal services as well as persistent and aggressive representation. We advocate on behalf of injury survivors, helping them to achieve the personal injury compensation they need to recover from their injuries and regain their former quality of life. Our Columbus, Ohio Personal injury lawyers are skilled at handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including: Construction Site Injuries – Construction sites can be very dangerous places. The Columbus Ohio Personal Injury attorneys at Malek & Malek have been successful at getting compensation for construction site injuries under both the Workers’ Compensation system in addition to claims against the careless contractors and others who ignore the construction safety rules. Semi-Truck Crashes – Everyday thousands of drivers in Ohio share the road with semi-trucks. Crashes inevitably occur because of a safety violation on the part of a truck driver. Contact the Columbus personal injury attorneys at Malek & Malek if you have been involved in a crash with a semi-truck. Dog Attacks – According to the CDC around 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Of those 4.5 million victims, half are children. The goal of the lawyers for dog attacks at Malek & Malek is to ensure you receive fair and just compensation for your pain and suffering. Tenant-Renter Injuries Caused By the Carelessness of A Landlord – Common injuries to tenants and renters include falls due to unsafe entrances, stairwells, lack of code mandated handrails. Carbon monoxide poisoning and death can result from furnaces that have not been properly maintained by the landlord. The Columbus personal injury attorneys at Malek & Malek aggressively represents tenants and renters. Slip & Fall Injuries – If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident, you are entitled to just compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbus Ohio at Malek & Malek will aggressively fight to get the relief you deserve. Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Crashes – Talk with a Columbus car accident lawyer or auto accident lawyer at Malek & Malek before you settle your claim with an insurance company please Insurance companies pay out as little money as they can. They do not always consider the long term effects of injuries when settling claims. Injuries Caused By Inadequate Security at Store, Shopping Center Or Apartment – If a business such as a nightclub or apartment complex is aware of criminal activity and they do nothing, they are responsible for any harm to customers, tenants and guests from the criminals. This includes shootings and violent assaults. Personal injury law can be time-consuming and overwhelming for the injured and their family members. We discourage personal injury clients from attempting to navigate the complex legal channels on their own. Contact Our Columbus Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys At Malek & Malek, our personal injury lawyers in Columbus, Ohio provide a free initial consultation and clients pay no attorney fees unless they recover. Contact our personal injury law firm today and take comfort knowing you are being cared for.

RELATED CASE RESULTS

$280,000.00 Settlement

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CASE: Our client was operating a Honda Motorcycle when struck by a careless driver. Our client suffered a fractured femur, fractured right clavicle, multiple abrasions and bruises.

RESULT: The attorneys of Malek & Malek were successful in reaching a $280,000.00 settlement for the client.

$250,000.00 Verdict (Last Offer Pre-Trial: $25,000.00)

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CASE: Our client was a young mother who went to a corner convenience store to get some cough medicine for her sick child. It was near closing time and as she was shopping, a masked man entered the store. The man had a gun and demanded cash from the store clerks. Instead of just turning the money over in the cash register, the store clerks pulled out a gun and started shooting. At least one shot was returned by the armed robber. Our client was struck in the arm. The armed robber fled and was never apprehended. Malek & Malek initiated a lawsuit against the convenience store for negligence. The large firm lawyers hired by the insurance company argued that it was the robber’s bullet that struck our client’s arm. They also argued that our client had a pre-existing injury to her arm and that they had no responsibility.

RESULT: On the morning of the trial, they made a one-time offer of $25,000.00. The jury returned a verdict for $250,000.00 against the convenience store and for our client.

$825,000.00 Post-Verdict Settlement (Last Offer Pre-Trial: $2,000.00)

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CASE: Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was side swiped by a semi-truck. After the impact, the driver of the motor vehicle (which had been side swiped by the semi) pulled over to the side of the road to assess the damage. The passenger exited the vehicle as well. While assessing the damage to the vehicle, the passenger fell off the overpass to the ground below and sustained significant injuries. Malek & Malek immediately initiated an investigation. While there were never any citations issued, Malek & Malek was able to determine that a specific semi driver was in the area around the same time that the initial impact occurred. A lawsuit was filed against the semi driver and the trucking company he worked for. The trucking company lawyers argued that their driver was not involved in the crash. Furthermore, they blamed our client for his own injuries, arguing that had he been more careful, he never would have fallen from the overpass.

RESULT: On the morning of trial, the trucking company lawyers offered only $2,000.00 to make the case go away. After several days of trial the jury returned their verdict finding that the trucking company and their truck driver were 90% responsible. The case settled post-trial for $825,000.00.

$3.75 Million Settlement

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CASE: Client was shot by an armed robber in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The bullet penetrated his spine, paralyzing him from the neck down. The armed robber fled the scene and was never apprehended. Attorneys of Malek & Malek sued the apartment complex for failing to provide reasonable security to the tenants and their guests.

RESULT: The attorneys of Malek & Malek were successful in reaching a 3.75 million dollar settlement for the client.

$6.5 Million Settlement

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CASE: Client lost ten of his family members in an apartment fire on the west side of Columbus. A team of investigators hired by Malek & Malek determined that the fire had been intentionally started as a result of an arsonist. A lawsuit was filed by Malek & Malek. After multiple depositions, it was discovered that the apartment complex had known about several prior arson events and that management was aware of a significant crime problem in the apartment complex. It was shown that the management and owners of the apartment complex had taken few, if any, measures to prevent a foreseeable arson event from occurring.