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Personal Injury Laws in Ohio

Key rules and deadlines for injury claims in Ohio. All calculators below are pre-filled for your state.

Filing Deadline (General PI)

2 Years

From the date of accident for most injury types.

Negligence Rule

Modified (51% Rule)

Modified Comparative (51% Rule) — barred if 51%+ at fault

Non-Economic Damages Cap

$350,000

Ohio limits pain & suffering damages to $350,000 for most general PI claims.

Dog Bite Law

Strict Liability

Owner is liable regardless of prior knowledge of aggression.

Calculators Pre-Filled for Ohio

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