Confident in his calling to become a lawyer, Matt concentrated his study on pre-law courses while in college at Ohio University where he excelled academically and received a degree in Legal Communication. Matt was then awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend The University of Akron School of Law from which he received his Juris Doctor.

Matt represents clients in many different types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and dog bites. He is currently a member of the Ohio Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association.

While in law school, Matt worked at an insurance defense law firm as a clerk and then as an attorney after passing the bar exam. Matt now uses the knowledge and training he gained during his years working with insurance companies to benefit our clients.

Matt prides himself on his willingness to fight for the rights of the injured. When he is not working hard on behalf of his clients, Matt loves spending time with his family and is a devoted husband and father.

Contact:    mcarty@elkandelk.com

 

Matthew J. Carty's Recent Settlements and Verdicts

 

Back Injury in Failure To Control Vehicle Case Settles for $95,000.00
Client, age 20, was a passenger in a vehicle when another vehicle, that had failed to travel at a safe speed, lost control of the vehicle and went left of center, striking client. As a result of the collision, client suffered a protruding disc, low back strain, and a contusion of the chest wall.  

 

Strained Shoulder and Back in Rear-end Collision Case Settles for $56,500.00
Client, age 70, was driving his vehicle when another drive failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead, thereby causing a rear-end collision with client. Client suffered a strained shoulder and back as a result of the accident.