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Car accidents can cause collapsed lungs, a potentially fatal condition if left untreated. At the Law Offices of Tim Misny, we always advise clients to seek medical treatment immediately, and closely monitor their condition—including when a collapsed lung is a possibility. This condition may require additional medical treatment, including surgery. Here’s why you should take...
With the increased cost of gas and climate concerns, more people are choosing electric vehicles for their day-to-day driving. There are certainly plenty of high-profile cases in which electric vehicles, like Teslas, suddenly catch fire or explode. But how does this compare to gas-powered cars? Here’s what you need to know about electric vs. gas...
Many of us must rely on prescription drugs to treat health conditions. People of all ages use prescription drugs to treat anything from temporary health issues to long-term diseases and ailments. In turn, we trust that our healthcare providers and the drug manufacturers have done their best to avoid causing harm. How common are prescription...
Modern medicine has provided us with longer, more comfortable lifespans. Medical devices are a common way to help patients heal from injuries, improve mobility, sleep better and more. While most patients benefit from their medical devices, there’s always a chance the products can be defective. Whether the products include defective components, designs or were manufactured...
Riding a motorcycle can be a fun experience, which is why Ohio drivers have registered over 380,000 bikes within the state. Unfortunately, the characteristics that make motorcycles so fun also contribute to dangerous accidents, life-altering injuries and fatalities. Motorcycles simply do not offer the same level of protection other vehicles can. Motorcycle deaths rose 55...
We all know about the dangers of distracted driving in cars, whether that’s texting and driving, fiddling with the radio or even watching videos on your phone. It only takes a half-second of inattention to find yourself in a collision. With the popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes), some riders are confused about the rules. Are...
A semi truck carrying 74,000 pounds of chicken crashed on State Route 14 earlier this month. Fortunately, neither the driver, nor his service dog nor anyone else was injured in the accident. According to authorities, the truck tipped over due to its heavy load. This accident highlights a common cause of semi truck accidents. Because...
Serious burns don’t simply leave scars. Burn victims frequently have lifelong complications. This study, which examined the long-term effects of serious burns, reports that burns “may have long lasting impact…with persisting problems related to scarring, contractures, weakness, thermoregulation, itching, pain, sleep, body image and psychosocial wellbeing. In addition to the direct consequences of the burn,...
You’re driving carefully, following all the rules of the road. Suddenly, one of your tires blows out, causing you to lose control of your vehicle. You hit another car, which causes injuries to you and the other driver. Who’s at fault? Many personal injury cases are based on a theory of negligence: someone failed to...
Few new parents ever expect their child to suffer a birth injury. Unfortunately, they are more common than you think: according to Johns Hopkins, brachial plexus injuries occur at a rate of one to two births per 1,000 live births. Depending on when the brachial plexus injury is caught and diagnosed, some children regain most...
