The Law Offices of Tim Misny
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most people are familiar with some aspects of lawsuits, such as filing the initial paperwork (the complaint), settlements, selecting a jury and going to trial. In between filing the complaint and settling the case, the parties will participate in the discovery process. When a lawsuit is initiated, all parties must exchange certain information with each...
Many people who watch crime shows know that a prosecutor must prove charges “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Unfortunately, these same people may feel intimidated because they expect the same proof burden when pursuing personal injury damages. Fortunately, civil cases depend on “preponderance of the evidence”—not “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Read on to learn about the...
