PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
Trucks are an important part of our supply chain. We need them to deliver goods across the country, but due to their size and weight, they are far more dangerous than the average vehicle. When drivers fail to properly secure their loads, every driver behind them is potentially in danger. If you’ve been involved in...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
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
