Personal Injuries

Some of the most devastating injuries happen to children or to adults in ordinary circumstances.  Dog bites, swimming pool accidents, being injured by common household products, or suffering a slip and fall due to the negligence of an individual or a company can have life-altering consequences.  Your personal and professional life can be greatly affected.  For injured children and their families, the injuries and trauma can have an enormous impact.  The inability to live the life you had before and make a living creates stress on top of those physical injuries.  At Contrada & Associates in Toledo, Ohio, we help our clients secure the compensation they deserve and represent you and your family with care and compassion when you need it most.

Injuries to children

Charlie and Carol Contrada have extensive experience representing injured children and their families.  We understand the challenges of caring for an injured child, and we work with parents and guardians to protect their children’s rights, both now and as they grow and recover from their injuries.  We work to protect your child’s legal interests and have extensive experience working with families of injured children.

Dog bites

Tragically, some of the worst injuries we have seen are children bitten by dogs.  Permanent disfigurement, scarring, and emotional trauma affect the child and the entire family.  If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, we at Contrada & Associates can help. We have the understanding and compassion you want and the experience you need to help you and your family.

Amusement park accidents

With many high-profile amusement parks not far away, many people flock to the parks and other locations for a day of enjoyment.  But that enjoyment can quickly turn to tragedy when a poorly maintained or defective ride seriously injures someone.  Safety should be the top priority.  If any amusement park loses sight of that priority, its operators should be held accountable for any injuries and damages that result from their carelessness.

Swimming pools and playgrounds

Swimming pools and playgrounds should be a source of enjoyment and fun, but sadly can result in terrible injuries from falling or near drowning.  Poor pool conditions or maintenance can cause illness.  Equipment failure or defective design of slides, ladders, and pool toys can result in accidents.  Swimming pool owners and operators need to take action to correct hazardous conditions and promote safety.  They may be liable for accidents and injuries that happen in and around their pools.

Household appliances, toys, and toxic substances

Ordinary household items and toys can and do cause serious injuries.  When products cause injury due to design or manufacturing defects or failure to warn about proper use, you may have a claim against the manufacturer.  Harmful and toxic substances need to be properly labeled.  At Contrada & Associates, we have the experience to protect your right to be safe in your own home.

Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can be a serious matter. Restaurants, cafeterias, and clubs have a responsibility to ensure the safety and health of their patrons. Eating tainted food, or food improperly handled or prepared in unsanitary conditions can cause violent illness and, in some cases, death. If you suspect something you ate or drank has caused you to become ill, call us immediately. We can help track the source of the agent causing your illness, and will hold the person or business accountable.

Compassionate and caring representation for you and your family

At Contrada & Associates, our attorneys represent clients who have suffered injuries due to a dog bite, bicycle accident, trampoline accident, defective household product, or fire. Your life has changed and you may not be able to work or live a normal life. You are entitled to damages from the negligent party. For more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss an injury you suffered, please call us at 419-841-4400 or 866-841-4400 or click here to contact us online.