About
Lowe Trial Lawyers

For 50 years, Lowe Trial Lawyers has represented injured people and families across Northeastern Ohio and throughout the state. We know justice is personal, whether it means fair compensation, answers, accountability, or being heard. Our mission is simple: to provide unwavering legal support so you can focus on healing and rebuilding.

Our Story: A Legacy of Advocacy Since 1976

Lowe Trial Lawyers was founded in 1976 with a clear purpose: to put injured people first. For 50 years, our firm has represented clients in Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio, and across the state, helping people navigate the legal and personal challenges that follow serious accidents. We understand that behind every case is a personal story, and we have built our practice around listening to those stories, protecting our clients’ rights, and holding wrongdoers accountable.

Our approach is rooted in hard work, honesty, and teamwork. Recognized by respected legal organizations such as Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, we combine decades of advocacy with modern, trial-ready representation, preparing each case with the care and strategy it deserves. When you choose Lowe Trial Lawyers, you partner with a firm committed to helping you pursue your vision of justice and the compensation you deserve.

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  • You Get Straight Answers from the Start

    We explain your options in clear, practical language from the first conversation. You will understand whether you may have a case, what comes next, and how we can help.

  • You Are Kept Informed

    You should never feel left in the dark about your own case. We communicate clearly, explain the process, and help you understand each important decision along the way.

  • You Pay Nothing Upfront

    Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. That means you can get legal guidance without taking on upfront financial risk.

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A Law Firm You Can Trust When Everything Feels Uncertain

For nearly 50 years, injured people and families have turned to Lowe Trial Lawyers for clear answers, honest guidance, and strong advocacy. Tell us what happened — we are ready to listen and help you understand what comes next.

Results That Speak
for Our Clients

Product Liability

$10.4M

Partner James A. Lowe won a landmark $10.4 million verdict against Ford Motor Company for a client rendered quadriplegic when her Explorer's seat collapsed upon rear impact — the recliner mechanism sheared off and she was thrown backward out of her seatbelt.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Defective Vehicles

Product Liability

$5.0M

A scrapyard laborer lost both legs above the ankles when struck by the bucket of a defective excavator operating without motion alarms in a dangerously confined yard, resulting in a $5 million settlement.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Machinery Accidents

Product Liability

$4.3M

A truck driver was permanently blinded and severely injured when a defectively designed hatch lid on a tanker trailer failed to hold under pressure, drenching him in hydrochloric acid.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Defective Products

Truck Accident

$4.0M

Attorney Ryan Fisher secured a $4 million settlement for a driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck from behind on the highway by a semi-tractor operator.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Truck Accidents

Car Accident / DUI Accident

$3.0M

A laborer setting traffic barrels at a nighttime construction site was struck by an intoxicated driver leaving a Cleveland Indians game, suffering serious brain and orthopedic injuries — multiple insurers ultimately contributed to a $3 million resolution.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Drunk Driving Accidents

Medical Malpractice

$2.5M

In possibly the largest malpractice verdict in Butler County history, Lowe Trial Lawyers won a $2.5 million judgment against a surgeon whose negligence caused a patient to bleed to death during a cardiac procedure.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Surgical Errors

Motorcycle Accident

$2.3M

Attorney Ryan Fisher secured a $2.3 million settlement for a husband and wife riding a three-wheeled motorcycle who were T-boned by an SUV driver who ran a stop sign — and a security video proved the driver's fault.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Motorcycle Accidents

Medical Malpractice

$2.0M

During a routine childbirth, a physician failed to recognize clear signs of fetal distress on the monitor strips, resulting in a newborn suffering a traumatic brain injury that was entirely preventable.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Birth Injuries

Medical Malpractice

$2.0M

A family physician's misreading of a chest x-ray led to a tuberculosis diagnosis instead of lung cancer, causing a critical two-year delay in proper treatment that cost the patient dearly.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Cancer Misdiagnosis

Product Liability / Car Accident

$1.6M

A defective seatbelt design allowed a teenage girl to be ejected from the vehicle during a rollover, causing life-altering paralyzing injuries — and Lowe Trial Lawyers held the manufacturer responsible.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Defective Vehicles

Product Liability / Wrongful Death

$1.5M

A defective latch-type handle on a commercial refuse truck allowed the passenger door to inadvertently open while in motion, resulting in a passenger's death when he was pulled under the vehicle's tires.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Vehicular Fatalities

Workplace Injury

$1.45M

Attorney Ryan Fisher secured a $1.45 million settlement for a client who suffered a serious workplace injury, recovering full compensation for medical costs, lost income, and the permanent impact on quality of life.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Industrial Accidents

Medical Malpractice

$1.2M

Lowe Trial Lawyers secured a $1.2 million trial verdict against a surgeon who failed to timely recognize and treat post-operative complications, resulting in serious and preventable harm to the patient.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Post-Operative Complications

Workplace Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury

$1M+

A factory worker suffered a traumatic brain injury due to defective and dangerous safety equipment at his plant, and Lowe Trial Lawyers recovered more than $1 million on his behalf.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Industrial Accidents

Medical Malpractice

$900,000

An emergency room physician failed to recognize the signs of an impending heart attack and discharged the patient prematurely — the patient went home and died of the cardiac event the ER doctor missed.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Heart Attack Misdiagnosis

Car Accident

$800,000

Lowe Trial Lawyers obtained an $800,000 settlement for a client who sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident in Ohio, recovering compensation for significant medical costs and lasting impact on quality of life.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Car Accidents

Construction Accident / Truck Accident

$635,000

A Cuyahoga County jury returned a $635,000 verdict for a traffic flagger whose shoulder was struck by a negligent truck driver at a construction site, leaving him with CRPS and permanent loss of arm use.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Construction Accidents

Medical Malpractice

$600,000

After a hospital administered a dangerous excess of morphine following surgery and nursing staff failed to monitor the patient, a serious overdose caused respiratory depression and brain injury.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Medical Malpractice, [3] Medication Errors

Construction Accident

$584,000

A Cuyahoga County jury awarded $584,000 to a construction worker struck by a vehicle on the job site, with the verdict adjusted to reflect a 30% finding of comparative fault attributed to the worker.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Construction Accidents

Bicycle Accident

$550,000

Despite police citing the cyclist for the accident, attorney Ryan Fisher secured a $550,000 recovery for a cyclist who suffered orthopedic injuries when struck by a motorist — proving the driver's negligence despite the police report.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Bicycle Accidents

Car Accident / DUI Accident

$500,000

After being seriously injured by an intoxicated driver, a young woman discovered her insurance agent had negligently failed to secure uninsured motorist coverage — and Lowe Trial Lawyers recovered an additional $500,000 from the agent.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Drunk Driving Accidents

Workplace Injury

$225,000

A workplace injury left a client with permanent loss of use of a limb — Lowe Trial Lawyers pursued the claim through Ohio's system and secured a $225,000 award recognizing the lasting physical impairment.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Industrial Accidents

Workplace Injury

$209,700

A workplace accident left a client with permanent functional loss of use of his left arm — Lowe Trial Lawyers built the case around the client's own testimony about daily pain and limitation, securing a $209,700 award.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Workplace Injuries, [3] Industrial Accidents

Car Accident

$173,000

Lowe Trial Lawyers secured a $173,000 settlement for a client injured in an Ohio automobile accident, recovering compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering caused by the collision.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Motor Vehicle Accidents, [3] Car Accidents

Premises Liability

$130,000

Lowe Trial Lawyers recovered $130,000 for a client injured on a homeowner's property due to the owner's failure to maintain reasonably safe premises, holding the homeowner accountable for negligence.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Premises Liability, [3] Slip and Fall

Car Accident / Wrongful Death

Confidential

A mother driving with her two-month-old daughter was rear-ended by a pickup truck hauling thousands of pounds of steel; the vehicle erupted in flames — bystanders saved the mother, but the infant could not be rescued.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Vehicular Fatalities

Product Liability / Traumatic Brain Injury

Confidential

A 27-year-old graduate student suffered a permanent, catastrophic brain injury when an Iron Gym exercise bar fell from its mounting during use, sending him crashing to the floor — a product defect that partner James A. Lowe pursued to a confidential settlement.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Defective Consumer Products

Wrongful Death

Confidential

Shortly before trial, attorney Ryan Fisher secured a seven-figure settlement for three mentally challenged group home residents and a police officer burned in an arson fire after the caretaker on duty had fallen asleep and failed to alert them.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Fire Deaths

Wrongful Death

Confidential

Attorney Ryan Fisher secured a seven-figure settlement for the family of a man fatally electrocuted while working with equipment that was supposed to have been de-energized before he began work.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Workplace Fatalities

Product Liability

Confidential

A woman suffered major injuries when her vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck a parking garage wall — her airbag failed to deploy and her seatbelt failed to lock, throwing her violently into the steering wheel.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Airbag Defects

Product Liability / Wrongful Death

Confidential

An adult driver died when his vehicle's airbag deployed suddenly without any collision, causing him to lose control and leave the roadway — a clear product defect that Lowe Trial Lawyers pursued to a confidential settlement.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Vehicular Fatalities

Product Liability / Car Accident

Confidential

A young woman was rendered quadriplegic when her vehicle rolled over and her seatbelt — attached to the door — came open during the rollover, taking the seatbelt with it and leaving her completely unrestrained.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Product Liability, [3] Defective Vehicles

Product Liability / Car Accident / Wrongful Death

Confidential

A defective seatbelt allowed its stitching to tear loose during a rollover, releasing an extra 15 to 20 inches of webbing and resulting in the wrongful deaths of both a husband and wife.

[1] Personal Injury, [2] Wrongful Death, [3] Vehicular Fatalities
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Our Dedicated Legal Team:
Meet Your Attorneys

When you hire Lowe Trial Lawyers, you are not hiring a faceless, inexperienced case-processing operation. You are hiring a team of attorneys with advanced knowledge and skill who understand that every injury case represents a real person, a real family, and a real need for answers.

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James A. Lowe

Founding Partner
  • Fellow of International Society of Barristers
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • America’s Top 100 Attorneys
  • Super Lawyers, Top 100 Ohio
  • Trial Lawyer Superstar, Cleveland Bar Association
  • Best Lawyers in America, 1993-present

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Lawyers

We Are Ready to Help
Across the State

Lowe Trial Lawyers represents injured people and families throughout Ohio. Whether your case involves a serious crash, a catastrophic injury, or another act of negligence, our team is ready to help you understand your rights and take the next step.

We serve clients in and around:

  • Cleveland 
  • Chardon
  • Lorain
  • Youngstown
  • And more than 88 other cities across the state!
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Tell Us What Happened. We’ll Help You Move Forward.

After a serious injury, it is normal to have questions about who’s responsible, insurance, medical bills, and what your case may be worth. Start here with us. Tell us what happened, and we will listen, explain your options, and help you understand the next step. 

Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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