Ohio's Recreational User Immunity Statute

A lot of folks get outside in the fall to hunt, run cross country, or race cyclocross. Many times, these activities are on private land. Let’s talk about who is responsible if someone is injured.

Ohio has a “recreational user” statute – RC 1533.181 – which grants immunity to private landowners for injuries to recreational users on their land. This includes people who hunt, fish, camp, hike, ride bikes, and play games. There is no obligation for the landowner to make the land safe nor is there liability for any injury caused by an act of another recreational user.

The Ohio legislature enacted the recreational user statute to encourage landowners to allow access for recreational pursuits on their private, open property – without the associated liability for injury.

The exception, however, is if the private landowner charges some type of fee or receives some other benefit in exchange for access to land.

If you have questions about personal injury claims please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

What is a Survival Claim?

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses R.C. 2305.21 and the damages an estate can recover for claims that survive someone's death.

R.C. 2305.21 provides “causes of action for . . . injuries to the person or property. . . shall survive; and such actions may be brought notwithstanding the death of the person entitled . . . thereto.” In other words, survival claims are to recover damages suffered by the decedent before his or her death including, but not limited to:

  • Medical expenses

  • Lost income

  • Pain and suffering

These damages become part of the estate, subject to creditors, and are distributed according to the decedent’s will. 

If you have a question on a wrongful death or survival claim, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Tips on Treating after a Personal Injury

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, provides some common sense tips relative to your treatment following a personal injury.

SPOILER ALERT: show up and follow your doctor's recommendations.

If you have sustained an injury as a result of someone’s recklessness or carelessness, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Ohio Statute of Limitations for Dog Bite Claims

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses the statute of limitations and how much time you have to file a lawsuit for injuries related to a dog bite.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice as to the statute of limitations in your case. If you want to know the statute of limitations applicable to your case, contact an attorney.

If you have sustained an injury as a result of a dog bite or attack, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Ohio Statute of Limitations for Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses the statute of limitations and how much time you have to file a lawsuit for injuries related to a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice as to the statute of limitations in your case. If you want to know the statute of limitations applicable to your case, contact an attorney.

If you have sustained an injury in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

The Winter Rule: Slip and Fall Injuries on Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses Ohio’s “Winter Rule” and when a property or business owner is responsible for your injuries related to a slip-and-fall on an icy sidewalk or parking lot.

If you have sustained an injury after a fall on an icy sidewalk or parking lot, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Claims in Ohio

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses slip and fall claims in Ohio, what an injured person must prove, and what a landowner has to do to protect you from injury.

If you have sustained an injury from a fall, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.