Fifth Way a Lawyer Can Help Your Case | Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyer Chuck Boyk

A lawsuit can be filed either where the defendant resides or where the incident causing the death occurred. For instance, if a car accident happened in Lucas County and the defendant lived in Wood County, the lawsuit could be filed in either county.

Certain jurisdictions are more friendly to plaintiffs than other jurisdictions. Sometimes that's because certain judges have previously ruled on a particular issue  that might be highly relevant to a Sylvania, Ohio wrongful death case. Your Toledo, Ohio tragic death attorney's experience and insight will be helpful in picking the best court for your Swanton, Ohio fatal accident case.


 For example, in one catastrophic car injury case, we filed suit in Detroit because the company of one defendant was based there. The realization that the case would be tried in front of a plaintiff-friendly Detroit jury forced the defendants to own up to their responsibilities. That resulted in a huge settlement for our client.