The Law Offices of Tim Misny
I'll Make Them Pay!
How careful are you when you’re on the road? A sobering new statistic from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sure to be a prudent reminder. Traffic fatalities soared 10 percent last year, to a 16-year high. 42,915 people died in fatal traffic collisions in 2021. Furthermore, the NHTSA reported “fatal multivehicle pileups...
The University of California has settled more cases against one UCLA gynecologist, bringing the total payout amount to $700 million so far. This is a national record for the largest payout from a public university—although the University of Southern California, a private college, is paying $1 billion over thousands of lawsuits against their own gynecologist....
Driving alongside semi-trucks can be intimidating: they’re large, heavy and have slower reaction times than traditional vehicles. When semis jackknife, they can cause multi-vehicle accidents. In fact, in February 2022, a jackknife accident on I-71 occurred when the driver “was ‘crowded’ by another vehicle and jack-knifed while attempting to avoid an accident.” Understanding how jackknife...
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in America. About one in five American worker deaths occurs in construction. Even non-fatal injuries are prevalent: about six percent of all injuries which require time off work are due to construction. You might be surprised to learn that about a quarter of construction workers stated...
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...
For most Ohioans, driving is a necessity. Every time you’re out on the road, there’s a chance that you could be involved in a car accident. While you can avoid most accidents by following the rules of the road and defensively driving, it never hurts to understand what kind of accidents are most common. Ohio...
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...
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...
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...
