The Law Offices of Tim Misny
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When elderly loved ones enter a nursing home, they deserve competent and compassionate care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is rampant throughout Ohio. Do you know how to recognize bedsores, their stages and what to do when it happens? The best way to protect your loved ones is to learn the signs—and to have the Law...
The recent tragic death of Tyre Sampson brings new attention to amusement park safety. Unfortunately, deaths and injuries at theme parks are not new developments. In 2016, 30,000 emergency room visits were due to theme park injuries. Ohio is not immune to these incidents: a ride malfunction in 2017 killed one person and injured several...
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are popular, but they have a dark side. People riding e-bikes are more likely to sustain internal injuries and face hospitalization after an accident. These accidents are also three times more likely to involve pedestrians. However, as people become more concerned about global warming and fuel prices, they are more likely...
The majority of dogs are loving, loyal creatures who would never intentionally cause harm. However, even the smallest dogs can cause great harm when provoked or attacked. Dog bite injuries can require physical therapy, reconstructive surgery and other serious interventions. Victims may choose to file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner to recover some of...
Boats, like any vehicle, require safety precautions and careful operation. Accidents can happen to even the most experienced boaters. As the weather warms up, more Ohio residents will head out to lakes and rivers for spring and summer fun. Do you know what to do if you’re involved in a boating accident? Ohio boating accident...
The legal concept of negligence dominates personal injury law, from medical malpractice to nursing home abuse. Negligence simply means that someone had a duty to avoid causing other people harm, and they failed in that duty. For instance, a driver has a duty to follow the rules of the road and avoid taking any risks...
When you’re injured as a passenger in a car crash, getting compensation for your injuries can be confusing. Clients often ask who they should file a claim against: the driver of the other car, their driver or both? The Law Offices of Tim Misny has decades of experience assisting accident victims. If you were injured...
Relaxing in a bed with freshly washed sheets is something we often take for granted. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, however, they may not get the same treatment. While younger generations may find unwashed sheets merely unpleasant, nursing home residents are at high risk for illness and infection. Because our...
Distracted driving is a major problem. The Ohio Department of Public Safety issued a bulletin stating, “In 2017, 13,997 drivers in Ohio crashed while being distracted by something within their vehicles. Fifty-one (51) of these crashes were fatal and resulted in 55 deaths. Another 4,668 drivers were in injury crashes resulting in 6,988 injuries. The...
Driving a car is inherently risky. No matter how careful we are, there’s always the possibility of an accident. That’s why the state of Ohio requires children under eight to use proper car seats or booster seats. According to Forbes, “More than 500 children a day — or about 183,000 a year — get injured...
