Although dogs can be friendly, loyal pets, they can also cause serious harm when they attack. Dog bites may result in scarring, muscle damage, nerve damage and infections. These conditions, including cellulitis, can result in lifelong damage and may even be life-threatening. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, seek medical treatment immediately. Even if...Continue reading

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...Continue reading

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...Continue reading

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...Continue reading

Sometimes plaintiffs are afraid of filing a personal injury case, because they have a criminal record. While some criminal offenses could be relevant to your civil claim, they will not bar you from filing suit to recover damages. Talking to the Law Offices of Tim Misny is the easiest way to find out whether your...Continue reading

When you file a personal injury case, the statute of limitations has a critical effect on your case: if you wait too long, you won’t be able to file your case at all. That means that you won’t be able to recover damages, you won’t be able to hold the negligent parties responsible and you...Continue reading

Buying a new car is usually an exciting time for drivers—but when your vehicle immediately starts malfunctioning, you might just have a “lemon.” “Lemon laws” refer to laws regarding cars with recurring problems, which the dealership cannot remedy. Ohio’s lemon laws state that dealerships must comply with lemon laws if there is “…any defect or...Continue reading

Choosing the right attorney for your personal injury, workers’ compensation or nursing home abuse case is a tall order. If you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before, you might not be sure what signs indicate a great lawyer, and which are red flags. On top of that, you have to use your time wisely...Continue reading

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...Continue reading

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...Continue reading