Facing a legal matter can be one of the most confusing and stressful experiences of your life. Depending on the situation, it may also be one of the most consequential. If you got hurt in an accident someone else caused or stand accused of a crime, now is not the time to feel like you need to deal with the situation on your own. You need an attorney who’s ready to provide the compassionate, attentive legal support you deserve.
Founded in 2008, Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, is a trusted law firm serving clients in greater Columbus, Ohio. We handle personal injury and criminal defense matters with sensitivity and a commitment to securing justice, and we have extensive experience in courts throughout the state. Contact us today to arrange a consultation to discuss your case with an attorney.
Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, represents people in a wide range of personal injury cases. Every situation is unique, but each one involves the same basic principle: someone’s careless or wrongful conduct caused harm to another person, and the injured person deserves justice and compensation.
Accounting for over 500 serious injuries in one recent year, car accidents remain one of the most common sources of personal injury claims in Franklin County. These cases typically arise when a driver is distracted, speeding, impaired, or in violation of traffic laws and causes a collision. Ohio law allows you to recover compensation even if you bear partial responsibility, but only to a point. As a result, you need an attorney who’s prepared to fight back against attempts to pin more of the blame on you and prevent you from recovering.
Collisions involving commercial trucks often have devastating consequences because these vehicles are so large, and accidents often occur at high speeds. Adding further complexity to these cases is the fact that multiple parties aside from the driver may bear some responsibility, including the trucking company, cargo loaders, and vehicle maintenance contractors. The trucking industry is also heavily regulated, and you need a lawyer who has experience investigating how the facts of these accidents intersect with federal and state guidelines.
Cyclists’ considerable vulnerability means even low-speed crashes with motor vehicles can lead to severe injuries. Many of these incidents occur at intersections or when drivers fail to yield or check their blind spots. Ohio law grants cyclists the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, but proving a driver’s negligence may require showing a violation of those rules. Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, may also look into issues with roadway design and signage that can make accidents more likely.
Motorists may cause accidents by failing to notice motorcyclists when changing lanes or turning left. Attorneys handling these cases must often work to overcome biased assumptions regarding the inherent recklessness of motorcyclists by demonstrating their adherence to traffic laws and safety practices. Helmet use, insurance coverage, and the specific mechanics of the collision are all issues that can influence how the court assigns fault in these cases.
The human body is no match for a moving vehicle. When drivers are distracted, speeding, or ignoring crosswalks and traffic signals, they can cause catastrophic, life-altering harm to pedestrians. While pedestrians have strong legal protection, Ohio law still requires them to use reasonable care, which can become a point of contention if a driver claims they were outside a crosswalk or crossing against the light. Our attorneys often turn to eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage to support claims against negligent drivers.
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to do so and accidents result due to uneven flooring, unsafe stairways, poor lighting, or negligent security, we seek to hold them accountable for the harm they cause. Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, takes premises liability cases involving a wide range of property types, including school grounds, playgrounds, swimming pools, stadiums, shopping malls, retail establishments, hotels, government properties, and private residences with trampolines, for example.
Youth Sports Injuries
Youth sports injuries can occur when coaches, organizations, or facilities fail to take reasonable precautions to protect young athletes. These cases may involve unsafe playing conditions, inadequate supervision, or the improper management of head injuries such as concussions. While participants in sports accept some level of inherent danger, some conduct goes beyond those risks, such as ignoring safety protocols or failing to provide proper medical attention.
Sexual assault injury claims are distinct from criminal proceedings. They focus on holding perpetrators and, in some cases, institutions civilly liable for the physical and emotional harm suffered. These cases can arise in a variety of settings, including workplaces, schools, medical facilities, and residential complexes. Key legal issues often center on the at-fault party’s failure to protect or maintain a safe environment, and sometimes their negligent hiring or supervision practices. Civil claims can proceed regardless of whether a criminal conviction occurs, and the evidentiary standard – a preponderance of the evidence – is lower than in criminal court.
When another party’s negligence or misconduct results in a person’s death, their surviving family members have the right to pursue justice and accountability. Vehicle accidents, defective products, medical negligence, and workplace incidents are some of the types of cases that may warrant a wrongful death claim. Ohio law allows certain survivors to recover damages for the loss of the decedent’s income and support, as well as for their own anguish.
Being accused of a crime can threaten your freedom, reputation, and future opportunities – and the consequences only grow more severe if you’re convicted. Whether the accusation involves a misdemeanor or a serious felony, having skilled legal representation can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case. The criminal justice process can be overwhelming, especially for someone unfamiliar with court procedures and the risks associated with forgoing strong legal support.
Your criminal defense attorney at Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, will work to protect your rights from the moment an investigation begins through every stage of your case. We’ll gather and analyze the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and fight to hold law enforcement accountable for any violations of your constitutional rights. We’ll also negotiate with prosecutors when appropriate and prepare thoroughly for trial when necessary.
When you trust us with your case, you’ll receive personalized attention and clear communication – you deserve to understand what to expect at each step, from arraignment to pretrial hearings to potential sentencing. We defend clients accused of offenses such as operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), drug charges, assault, theft, and other serious crimes. Let Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC, help you work toward the best possible resolution to your case.
If you need help holding an at-fault party responsible after an injury accident or fighting back against criminal charges, turn to the team at Ross, Midian & Breitmayer, LLC. We have extensive experience in the Ohio court system and are proud to serve clients in Columbus, greater Franklin County, and throughout the state. Contact us 24/7 to schedule an initial consultation with an attorney and discuss your legal rights and options.
