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Cleveland Personal Injury Lawyers | Bashein & Bashein
Bashein & Bashein has been a cornerstone of legal excellence in Cleveland since 1948, specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and catastrophic injury cases. Our firm has recovered over half a billion dollars for clients through settlements and verdicts, including landmark rulings like the Santos v Bureau of Workers Compensation case that impacted 8,000 injured workers. We maintain a 99% case success rate by combining decades of experience with unwavering dedication to client advocacy. Our attorneys, including President Craig Basheina Top 10 Ohio attorney for nine yearsare recognized for their expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes. We prioritize client communication, ensuring transparency throughout the process while handling all legal complexities.Our approach centers on maximum recovery, whether through negotiation or litigation, supported by a team with over 150 combined years of legal experience. We serve Ohio and beyond, representing clients in high-stakes cases involving truck accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace fatalities. Our commitment extends beyond individual cases, advocating for systemic accountability in negligence claims. The firm's legacy of integrity and community involvement underscores its reputation as a trusted legal institution. Bashein & Bashein remains dedicated to achieving justice through strategic litigation and compassionate client support.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Truck Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Catastrophic Injuries
Wrongful Death
Construction Accidents
Product Liability
Dram Shop Claims
Third-Party Lawsuits
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 99% case success rate across decades of litigation
- Recovered over $500 million for injury victims
- Attorneys ranked among Ohio's Top 10 by Super Lawyers
- Client-focused communication throughout the legal process
- Expertise in complex cases including workers' compensation appeals
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Services
Personal Injury
We advocate for clients injured by negligence, covering car accidents to medical malpractice. Our attorneys prove duty breaches to secure compensation for medical costs and pain. With over $500 million recovered, we handle trial preparations and settlement negotiations, ensuring clients receive full coverage for current and future needs.
Workers' Compensation
Our team handles all aspects of Ohio workers' comp claims, from filing appeals to proving occupational diseases. We specialize in complex cases involving third-party lawsuits and catastrophic injuries. With deep knowledge of BWC procedures, we secure medical benefits and disability payments for construction site accidents, equipment failures, and toxic exposure cases.
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent clients with life-altering injuries like spinal trauma and brain damage. Our approach addresses long-term needs through structured settlements and trust arrangements. We document permanent impairments through expert testimony, ensuring compensation covers lifetime care requirements for clients and their families.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm prosecutes complex malpractice cases involving surgical errors and misdiagnoses. We work with medical experts to prove standard-of-care violations, securing funds for ongoing treatment. We handle birth injuries, anesthesia errors, and hospital negligence while navigating Ohio's affidavit of merit requirements for case validation.
Truck Accidents
We investigate large truck collisions, analyzing logbooks and maintenance records to prove carrier negligence. Our team handles multi-defendant litigation involving cargo companies and parts manufacturers. We document driver fatigue and safety violations to build compelling cases for clients sustaining serious injuries in Ohio's most dangerous roadways.
People
Craig Bashein
Managing Partner
Recognized as a Top 10 Ohio attorney for nine years running, Craig has tried over 100 jury trials. He leads our personal injury practice with 35+ years of litigation experience securing multimillion-dollar verdicts.
Richard W. Bashein
Partner
With 30+ years of workers' comp experience, Richard has won benefits for 3,000+ clients. He specializes in appeals and third-party lawsuits, focusing on construction site injuries and occupational diseases.
Thomas J. Sheehan
Attorney
Handling complex injury cases for 25 years, Tom combines trial experience with settlement negotiation skills. He represents clients in truck accident and premises liability cases across Northern Ohio.
Stephan C. Kremer
Attorney
Specializing in catastrophic injuries, Stephan documents life care plans to prove long-term damages. His practice focuses on spinal cord injuries and brain trauma cases requiring expert medical testimony.
John Phillip Hurst
Attorney
With 15 years of litigation experience, John represents clients in wrongful death and product liability cases. He handles complex investigations involving defective machinery and equipment malfunction claims.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all major injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and catastrophic injuries. Our experience spans truck accidents, slip-and-falls, and wrongful death claims requiring complex litigation.
How do workers' compensation claims work in Ohio?
Injured workers must report incidents within 30 days and file a claim with BWC. We help document injuries, appeal denials, and pursue third-party lawsuits when applicable. Benefits include medical coverage and wage replacement.
What makes your catastrophic injury representation unique?
We work with life care planners and economists to document future needs. Our approach secures structured settlements that provide financial security for clients with spinal injuries, brain trauma, and amputations.
Do you handle cases outside Cleveland?
While based in Cleveland, we represent clients across Ohio and nationally in major injury cases. Our attorneys routinely handle cases from Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, and other Ohio metropolitan areas.
How does the firm handle medical malpractice cases?
We require two expert reviews before filing. Our process includes obtaining medical records, commissioning affidavits of merit, and proving care standard violations through expert testimony at trial.
What should I do immediately after a truck accident?
Seek medical attention first. Document the scene with photos and collect witness information. Contact us before speaking to insurance companies to protect your rights during investigations.
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