$1.4M
Truck Collision
Recovery for a driver with spinal injuries after a commercial truck ran a light. Settled before trial once liability was clear.
Injury and disability law for Columbus and central Ohio
Clear Guidance
When You Need It Most
We represent injured, ill, and disabled people in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and Social Security disability matters. Straight answers, fast contact, and no fee unless we win.
No fee unless you win
18+ years in practice
Ohio Bar
Plaintiff-side only
How We Help
We focus on the cases that injured and disabled people in Columbus and central Ohio actually face. Choose the area closest to your situation.
Personal Injury
Car and truck crashes, falls, and other injuries caused by someone else's negligence. We handle the insurer so you can focus on recovering.
Learn moreMedical Malpractice
Serious harm from a misdiagnosis, surgical error, or substandard care. These cases are demanding, and we take them on with the right experts.
Learn moreWorkers Compensation
Hurt on the job and facing a denied or underpaid claim. We help you get the benefits and treatment you are owed under Ohio law.
Learn moreSocial Security Disability
Unable to work because of illness or injury and your claim was denied. We guide you through appeals and the hearing before the judge.
Learn moreNot Sure Where You Fit?
Many situations cross more than one area. Tell us what happened and we will point you in the right direction, even if it is not us.
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Talk to us before you talk to an insurer or sign anything. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation.
Request oneResults, Stated Plainly
A few representative recoveries for clients. Every case is different, and what we recovered for one client is not a promise about another.
$675K
Medical Malpractice
Resolution for a family after a delayed diagnosis. The case turned on the records and two treating specialists who testified.
Benefits Restored
Disability Appeal
A twice-denied Social Security disability claim approved at the hearing level, with back benefits paid to the client.
Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. These descriptions are general and omit identifying details to protect client privacy.
Why People Choose Us
When you are hurt or out of work, the firm you call should make the next step easier, not harder.
We Represent People, Not Insurers
This is a plaintiff-side firm. We do not defend insurance companies or employers. Our work is for the injured and disabled person, full stop.
You Can Reach a Person
A real conversation, not a form into a void. We answer calls, return messages, and keep you informed about what is happening in your case.
No Fee Unless You Win
We work on a contingency fee for injury cases. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. The first consultation is always free.
What Clients Say
A few words from people we have represented. Reviews are shared with permission and lightly edited for length.
"After my accident the insurer kept calling and I felt pressured. Hartwell & Reyes took it over the same week, dealt with the adjuster, and got me a fair result. I always knew what was happening."
Personal injury, Columbus
"My workers comp claim was denied and I did not know what to do. They explained the appeal in plain terms, handled the paperwork, and stayed patient with all my questions. The benefits came through."
Workers compensation, Reynoldsburg
"Two denials had me ready to give up on disability. They prepared me for the hearing, gathered the right records, and the judge approved my claim. I am grateful someone took it seriously."
Social Security disability, Columbus