PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is often an agonizing decision. Many people would prefer to care for their elderly relatives on their own. When they need 24/7, long-term care, however, it may not be possible for the average person. Choosing the right nursing home is crucial—and so is knowing what kind of...Continue reading
Earlier this month, two people were killed in a three-car accident near the Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. At 6pm on a weekday, one car was headed westbound on East Broad Street. The driver tried to turn into Mount Carmel East, striking a pickup truck traveling eastbound at the intersection. The resulting crash pushed...Continue reading
Healthcare practitioners have a legal duty to give care commensurate with their knowledge, training, skills and experience. When they fail in that duty and it causes a patient actual harm, that may be considered malpractice. Wrongful death, on the other hand, is a death that results from legal negligence. Medical malpractice can result in wrongful...Continue reading
Most drivers have had at least one experience where they’ve had to take quick action to avoid an accident, thanks to another driver on the road. When someone merges into your lane without looking, fails to yield or cuts you off, often, the only option is to swerve to avoid hitting them. What happens if...Continue reading
Chronic pain is a difficult condition to live with. People with chronic pain typically don’t “look” sick, even if they’re experiencing significant pain daily. According to the CDC, at least 50 million American adults have chronic pain—but it’s rarely diagnosed, since doctors focus on more obvious conditions. If an accident left you with chronic pain,...Continue reading
Car accidents can cause collapsed lungs, a potentially fatal condition if left untreated. At the Law Offices of Tim Misny, we always advise clients to seek medical treatment immediately, and closely monitor their condition—including when a collapsed lung is a possibility. This condition may require additional medical treatment, including surgery. Here’s why you should take...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
Many of us must rely on prescription drugs to treat health conditions. People of all ages use prescription drugs to treat anything from temporary health issues to long-term diseases and ailments. In turn, we trust that our healthcare providers and the drug manufacturers have done their best to avoid causing harm. How common are prescription...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
Riding a motorcycle can be a fun experience, which is why Ohio drivers have registered over 380,000 bikes within the state. Unfortunately, the characteristics that make motorcycles so fun also contribute to dangerous accidents, life-altering injuries and fatalities. Motorcycles simply do not offer the same level of protection other vehicles can. Motorcycle deaths rose 55...Continue reading