Overview

SuperLawyers, the peer-nomination rating service that designates only the top attorneys in a given state, has recognized the attorneys at Obral Silk & Pal, a distinction that places the firm’s lawyers among an exclusive tier within Ohio’s legal community. The firm operates from offices in Cleveland and Akron, covering two of Ohio’s largest legal markets, and brings over 96 years of combined personal injury experience to the cases it handles across both cities.

The firm can be reached at 216-529-9377. Representation is provided on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront cost to clients.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents in Cleveland and Akron

Car accident representation is central to Obral Silk & Pal’s practice in both of its markets. In Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, the firm handles multi-vehicle crashes, intersection accidents, and rear-end collisions, working with accident reconstructionists to establish how crashes occurred and with medical experts to document the full scope of injuries. In Akron and Summit County, the firm investigates fault, gathers electronic data from vehicles where available, and builds the factual record needed to support a damages claim.

Ohio applies a modified comparative fault rule that allows an injured person to recover damages as long as they are found less than 51% responsible for the accident. If a client bears some portion of fault, their recovery is reduced proportionally to their fault percentage. For example, a client who is found 20% at fault and who has sustained $100,000 in damages would recover $80,000. The firm’s case preparation addresses comparative fault arguments proactively by building strong evidence of the other driver’s negligence.

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability

Property owners in Ohio are required to maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, a premises liability claim may arise. Obral Silk & Pal handles slip and fall cases in Cleveland arising from wet floors, uneven pavement, inadequate lighting, and failure to maintain safe property conditions.

Ohio’s modified comparative fault applies to premises liability cases as well as vehicle accidents. Property owners and their insurers frequently argue that the injured person was inattentive or should have noticed the hazard. The firm builds cases designed to establish the property owner’s knowledge of the dangerous condition and the reasonableness of the injured person’s conduct.

Wrongful Death

Ohio wrongful death law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to bring claims against parties whose negligence caused a person’s death. These claims provide compensation for the financial and personal losses that surviving family members suffer as a result of the death. Obral Silk & Pal handles wrongful death cases in Cleveland arising from car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability incidents.

The damages in wrongful death cases extend beyond the economic losses and encompass the loss of the deceased person’s society, companionship, and guidance. Projecting these damages over the period the deceased would have been expected to live requires careful analysis and often expert testimony on economic and actuarial questions.

Other Personal Injury Matters

The firm handles the broader range of personal injury cases that arise in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. The over 96 years of combined experience that the firm’s attorneys bring to their practice covers the variety of negligence-based claims that clients in Cleveland and Akron bring.

Attorney Profiles

The attorneys at Obral Silk & Pal have been recognized by SuperLawyers, a designation that is based on peer evaluation among Ohio attorneys and is limited to a small percentage of the legal community. This recognition reflects the regard in which the firm’s attorneys are held by other lawyers in Ohio’s personal injury bar.

The firm’s combined experience of over 96 years spans both Cuyahoga County and Summit County courts, giving the attorneys practical familiarity with the judicial environment in which their cases are tried and the procedural culture of the courts where they practice.

Location & Service Area

Obral Silk & Pal Personal Injury Lawyers operates from two offices:

• 55 Public Square, Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH 44113
• 221 Springside Drive, Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333

The Cleveland office is located in one of the city’s most recognizable downtown addresses, and the Akron office provides a corresponding presence in Summit County. Together, the two locations position the firm to serve clients in both Cuyahoga County and Summit County without requiring travel between the two cities.

The firm can be reached at 216-529-9377. The firm’s website is 216lawyers.com/

Client Focus

Obral Silk & Pal serves individuals and families in Cleveland and Akron who have been injured in accidents or who have lost a family member to someone else’s negligence. The firm’s two-office structure reflects a commitment to serving both cities rather than asking Akron-area clients to travel to downtown Cleveland for meetings and court proceedings.

The SuperLawyers recognition that the firm’s attorneys carry signals something that prospective clients reasonably care about: that their potential attorneys are regarded positively by the broader legal community in Ohio, not just in their own self-assessment. Peer recognition among attorneys in the same practice area is one of the more meaningful markers available to someone selecting a personal injury lawyer.

Ohio’s modified comparative fault rule means that injured clients in Cleveland and Akron are not automatically barred from recovery just because they played some role in an accident, but it also means that how fault is allocated significantly affects the size of any recovery. The firm’s approach to case preparation is structured to minimize the allocation of fault to its clients by building thorough evidence of the opposing party’s negligence.

FAQ

What is Ohio’s modified comparative fault rule and how does it affect my car accident case?

Ohio’s modified comparative fault rule allows you to recover damages in a car accident or premises liability case as long as you are found to be less than 51% at fault for the accident. If you bear some share of fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. For example, a 30% fault allocation reduces a $200,000 recovery to $140,000. The firm builds cases with attention to this rule, focusing on establishing the other party’s negligence as comprehensively as possible.

The firm has offices in both Cleveland and Akron. Which location handles my case?

The firm has offices at 55 Public Square, Suite 1700 in downtown Cleveland and at 221 Springside Drive, Suite 100 in Akron. Cases are typically handled by the office most convenient to the client’s location, with attorneys familiar with the courts in that county. Cuyahoga County cases are handled through the Cleveland office, and Summit County cases through the Akron office.

What recognition have the firm’s attorneys received?

The attorneys at Obral Silk & Pal have been recognized by SuperLawyers, a peer-nomination rating that designates only the top attorneys in Ohio. This recognition reflects the evaluation of other attorneys in the legal community.

Does the firm handle wrongful death cases in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio wrongful death law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to bring claims against parties whose negligence caused a family member’s death. Obral Silk & Pal handles wrongful death cases in Cleveland and the surrounding area arising from car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability incidents.

What does it cost to retain the firm?

The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront attorney fees. Fees are collected only if the firm recovers compensation. Prospective clients can call 216-529-9377 to discuss their case.

Closing

Obral Silk & Pal’s presence across Cleveland and Akron, combined with over 96 years of attorney experience and peer recognition from SuperLawyers, positions the firm as an established resource for personal injury claimants in northeastern Ohio. The two-office structure serves a practical purpose: Cuyahoga County and Summit County are distinct legal markets with their own court systems and procedural cultures, and a firm with offices in both cities can serve clients in each without asking them to bridge the gap. Ohio’s modified comparative fault framework makes thorough case preparation the central variable in determining recovery, and the firm’s depth of combined experience in that framework is what its clients rely on when injuries bring them to the door at 55 Public Square or 221 Springside Drive.