Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

Re: personal injury law

You must not have been represented during the license suspension issue, since restitution cannot be traded for a license suspension. You still owe the money and there is no doubt to that. Don't ever go into a courtroom without a lawyer.

Re: personal injury law

You should talk directly to an attorney asap. This is especially true if the accident was not your fault. You may have a number of remedies available.

The short answer to your question is that the traffic case where you were ordered to make restitution is separate and apart from the "civil" action where the "other accident participant" has sued you.

I would want to know quite a bit more information. Was anyone injured in the accident? Were there any witnesses? Did the other party have insurance?

I have been representing injurd people and those wrongly accused of crimes for over 30 years. You can call for a free no obligation telephone conference or email me your contact information and I can call you. In any event-you need to talk directly to an attorney as soon as possible. There are serious time issues that need to be dealt with as well as protecting your ability to get your license reinstated!

Good Luck

DHD