Brian Robert Wilson

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Brian Robert Wilson

5.0
53 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Car accident Lawyer at Canton OH, OH
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

124 15th St. N.W., Canton OH, OH

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

Hundreds of cases involving routine auto accident cases caused by careless or drunk drivers, uninsured and underinsured motorists, including cases tried to jury verdict.

39 years

20%
Medical Malpractice 20%

Numerous litigated cases involving retained foreign objects, botched surgeries, anesthesia errors, medication overdoses and medication errors, and failure to timely diagnose medical conditions

39 years

20%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 20%

Almost all cases have involved the for profit nursing home industry and resident harm in a wide array of circumstances, such as improper transfer of patients from beds to chairs, failure to return patients to hospitals for not being able to meet their specific care needs, etc.

39 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

This includes a wide variety of cases, including motorcycle crashes, workplace injuries, and injuries occurring on premises such as grocery stores, etc...

39 years

20%
Trucking Accident 20%

Numerous lawsuits involving(1) large truck highway crashes involving serious injuries due to impaired or otherwise careless drivers; (2) injuries to tow motor operators by drivers' failure to set or properly set brakes at loading docks; (3) cases against trucking companies and/ or their professional employer organizations(PEO's) or labor leasing services for negligently hiring drivers.

39 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2016
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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 38 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Brian R. Wilson

124 15th St. N.W., Canton OH, OH, 44703-3208

brianwilsonlaw.com/

Brian Robert Wilson's Reviews

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Posted by Susan | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A Lawyer's Lawyer

I had a concussion from an accident that was not my fault. Medicare refused to pay unless we completed paperwork which I couldn't fathom. An attorney friend stepped in to help, but after 31/2 years we couldn't get the insurance company to give us the time of day. Our friend sent us to Brian. We... found out the driver was claiming the accident was my fault. They were driving a jeep; I was in the crosswalk crossing legally. There was a witness, but they had retired and moved to Florida. Somehow, Brian found them. He talked to my neurologist. He filed the suit. He was with me through the deposition process. When I was too tired to go on, he continued the battle. He worked for 9 months on my case and got a good settlement out of court. He doesn't quit. What I like best about him is that he's low-key and so likeable--even opposing counsel liked him. He doesn't bully or threaten because he doesn't need to. He uses the law to get the justice needed.

Posted by Diane | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding!!

I was involved in a head on collision and hospitalized during the Covid pandemic, after a call from the insurance company to my husband, we realized that the insurance company didn’t have our best interest. I had numerous inquiries from all different lawyers, but we went a different route and looked... for a good lawyer, we found Brian Wilson after doing our homework. From the first call from my Nursing Home room I knew we had the right one, in Mr. Brian Wilson and his office staff. Whatever I needed he was there, the phone calls, the questions we asked, Brian was always knowledgable, professional and empathetic to the pain and loss I was going through. Our case took a very long time, partly because of the Covid protocols, but we always had faith in Brian. Brian stood firm and worked very hard, thru all the shenanigans that the insurance company came up with, and got us a very nice settlement and conclusion to the case. Trust me you can’t go wrong on choosing Brian Wilson as your attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

CAR ACCIDENT

I was injured in a car accident and I needed help. A friend recommended Attorney Brian Wilson. Brian is the most professional, knowledgeable, caring person I've had the opportunity to meet. I consider Brian a friend and would strongly recommend his firm and staff. Thanks Brian for everything.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2019 | Personal Injury

Provided legal advice and direction. Reviewed Insurance settlement documents.

Brian was recommended to my wife and I by an estate lawyer we have dealings with. Our daughter was rear ended in 2017 resulting in a concussion and whip lash. The statute of limitations was fast approaching and we were handling the claim ourselves. I contacted Brian so we would have an attorney shoul...d we need to file a lawsuit. I explained the situation and all we had done. He gave me very good insight into the process moving forward and what we could expect. Once we had a settlement offer, he reviewed it and made some recommendations which we had the Insurance company include in the final document. He was very personable and answered all my questions without making me feel dumb. I would definitely recommend him if you require an attorney with his experience.

Posted by Jessica | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Would highly recommend Brian Wilson

I was in a very minor car accident that left me with a lot of pain and injured my neck. I did not think I needed to hire an attorney and tried to be honest with all companies that contacted me regarding my accident. Working through the process on my own, I finally realized I needed help navigating th...e insurance world to pay for my medical bills. My husband and I met with three different law firms and Brian by far was the best. He was honest, fair, empathetic, and worked hard to help my case. I was thankful for his honestly, integrity, and expertise. He was great at supporting my claims and guiding us through the whole process. He made the journey much easier for my husband and I as I healed both physically and emotionally from the accident. In the end, we were 100% satisfied with the law services provided by Brian Wilson and his staff. We are extremely thankful for his help and would gladly recommend his services.

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Brian Robert Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Smith

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Brian for a number of years. He is a lawyer's-lawyer. By that I mean that he is respected by friend and foe alike. His clients are in good hands."

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Jeremy Burnside

Car accident lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch personal injury attorney in Ohio. I'd put Brian's know-how about how personal injury cases are supposed to be handled in the top tier of all personal injury lawyers in Ohio. He cares about his clients, to boot."

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Ronald Burdge

Car accident lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian Wilson. He has years of solid experience, attorneys respect him, clients like him, and his answers to questions that are published at Avvo.com clearly show that he knows accident law and likes to make sure his clients understand it too. And he has published a very well written Avvo Legal Guide on how to find the right personal injury lawyer too. If you have a question about personal injury law, he is your answer. I recommend him to you."

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Ian Scharg

Car accident lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wilson is a highly competent attorney and represents his clients extremely well."

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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wilson is a very knowledgeable attorney."

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Amy Wells

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate attorneys that I know. He knows the law and pursues justice for his clients without exception."

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Robert Mues

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Brian on several matters including publishing an excellent article he wrote for my Ohio Family Law Blog about important language to consider when drafting a divorce seperation agreement. He hit a "grand slam" with the article about homeowner's and auto insurance considerations that family law practioneers might find very helpful. He takes excellent care of his clients and is very knowledgable!"

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Jennifer Matyac

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Magill

Workers compensation lawyer

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Mark Smith

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Michael Inscore

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeremy Burnside

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Topper

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Richard Schulte

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Esther S. Weissman Optimist Award, Ohio Association for Justice

2019

Ohio Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Ohio SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Ohio SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2015

Super lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Selected as an OhioSuperLawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Distinguished Service Award, Ohio Association For Justice

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Selected as OhioSuperlawyer in 2008, SuperLawyer

2007

Selected as an OhioSuperlawyer in 2007, SuperLawyer

N/A

Ohio SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - 2016

Partner, Nicodemo and Wilson, LLC

1991 - 2007

Partner, OKEY Law Firm LPA

1987 - 1991

Asociate, Herbert, Treadon, Benson, and Frieg

Associations

Ohio Association of Justice

Trustee

Stark County (OH) Academy Of Trial lawyers

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v Trucking Company

Settlement two weeks before trial

Estate Of Doe v. Anonymous Nursing Home

Confidential settlement

Peek v. Estate Of Phillips

Jury verdict $55,000 (insurance company's last offer before trial was $25,000)

Estate of Doe v. Physician and Outpatient Facility

Confidential settlement

John Doe v. Trucking Company

Confidential settlement

Sullivan v. Awender

$185,000 verdict

Britton v. Mestel

$190,000 verdict

John Doe v Trucking Company/ Professional Employer Organization

$3.99 million settlement

Estate of Jane Doe v. Nursing Home

$250,000 settlement

Jane Doe v. ABC Medical Institution

Confidential Settlement

Jane Doe v. Anonymous Dr and Hospital

$4,585,000 Settlement

John Doe v. Anonymous Dr.

$3,000,000 settlement

Jennifer Doe v Transportation Co

Settled two weeks before trial

Dupratt v Stipek

settled after lawsuit filed

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Education

1984

Kent State University

Bachelor Of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Advanced Insurance Law Seminar

Dealing With Self-Funded ERISA Subrogation Claims

2019

OAJ Podcast Series

Podcast Interview: "Lessons Learned From 30 Years Of Trial Practice"

2015

Ohio Association for Justice 2015 Winter Convention

Focus Groups In Personal Injury Cases

2014

Stark-Summit Association For Justice

Should You Sue Your Subrogated Carrier?

2014

Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention

Should You Sue Your Subrogated Carrier?

2013

2013 Advanced Insurance Coverage Seminar

Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage Issues In Advanced Insurance Cases

2012

Ohio Association For Justice Winter Convention

Handling Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists' Claims: From Discovery To Deposition

2012

"Insurance company math and your full coverage auto policy"

Radio Interview

2009

Trial Practice Seminar

2008-09 Case Law Update

2009

2009 Trial Tactics Seminar

Dealing With Curve Balls At Trial

2008

TV Appearance

Tort Reform In Ohio

2008

Trial Practice Seminar

Jury Bias And Jury Selection

2008

OAJ Regional Seminar

Political Subdivision Liability: Maximizing Damages

2007

Radio Interview

Sexual Predators Lurking In Schools: School Immunity

2007

Focus Of The Case: What Juries Think-- OAJ Seminar

Jury Selection

2006

Masters Of Voir Dire (Jury Selection) Seminar

Effective Jury Selection

2005

Stark County Bar Association Seminar

Evaluating Nursing Home Cases

2004

Ohio House Of Representatives, House Judiciary Committee

Testimony Opposing S.B. 80 (Tort Reform Bill)

2004

Ohio House Of Representatives Civil And Commercial Law Committee

Testimony In Support Of H.B. 348

2004

Ohio Association For Justice State Convention

Liability of Professional Employer Organizations(PEO's) In Trucking Accidents

2004

Ohio Association For Justice Seminar

Evidentiary Issues At Trial

2003

Stark County Association For Justice Annual Seminar

Trial Tactics

2001

Stark County Association For Justice Annual Seminar

Personal Injury Lawsuit Tips

1998

Stark County Association For Justice Annual seminar

Conducting Focus Groups

1997

Stark County Association For Justice Annual Seminar

Defense Medical Exams

Publications

2009

Ohio Association for Justice DIsmantling The Intercompany Arbitration Paper Tiger

2008

Ophthalmology Management Navigating The Attorney-Physician Relationship in Litigation

2005

Ophthalmology Management Journal When Physicians Lose Malpractice Cases

2003

Ohio Lawyer Looking Through The Lens of The Jury: Jury Instruction Reform

2003

Ohio Trial Magazine Post Settlement Interest: The Forgotten Child of R.C. 1343

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