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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...
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...
Ventilators are assistive breathing devices, which function much like a bellows. They allow healthcare practitioners to move specific amounts of air in and out of your lungs. This allows patients to breathe when their bodies otherwise could not function. As patients, we rely on healthcare facilities to have working ventilators. Covidien, LP has recently recalled...
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...
