About Gervelis Law Firm — Personal Injury Columbus Ohio
Gervelis Law Firm is a personal injury Columbus practice that has served Ohio communities for decades. The firm represents people hurt in auto accidents and other negligence cases across Franklin County. Its attorneys focus on holding negligent parties accountable. Because the name is well known statewide, many clients come through referrals. The team handles each claim with attention to medical costs and lost income. For example, they gather records, build the timeline, and press insurers for fair value. You can also compare other firms on the Columbus attorney directory.
The firm covers a wide range of injury matters across central Ohio. They are prepared to litigate when insurers refuse fair offers. Free consultations let you learn your options early.
What Clients Say
Many Franklin County clients arrive by referral and say the firm’s statewide reputation held up in practice: steady follow-up, plain answers about how the timeline and medical costs affect value, and a team that pressed insurers rather than accepting the first offer. Reviewers describe respect during a stressful stretch, not a case-file number.
Personal Injury Columbus — Practice Areas & Services
- Auto accidents — a top source of injury claims in Franklin County.
- Negligence and premises liability — including slip and fall cases.
- Wrongful death — representing families after fatal incidents.
- Insurance disputes — negotiating directly with Ohio carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a personal injury lawyer in Columbus cost?
Most Columbus injury firms, including Gervelis Law Firm, work on contingency. You pay nothing unless the firm recovers money for you. Initial consultations are usually free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Ohio?
Ohio generally allows two years from the injury date to file a lawsuit. Claims against government entities can have shorter deadlines. Speaking with a lawyer early protects your rights.
Where are Columbus injury cases heard?
Most Columbus civil injury cases are filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas downtown. Smaller claims may go to the Franklin County Municipal Court. Your attorney manages every filing and hearing.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Columbus, Ohio
- Statewide crashes: Ohio recorded 250,370 crashes in 2024, with 7,211 causing serious injury or death — Ohio Traffic Safety Office
- Fatalities: 1,156 people died on Ohio roads in 2024 — Ohio State Highway Patrol
- Peak month: May had the most crash injuries and deaths in 2024 — Ohio State Highway Patrol



