Injury Lawyer: Tim Misny
Hard work and family are words that best sum up the life and times of Tim Misny.
Tim’s humble beginnings originated in Euclid, Ohio. He was born on April 22, 1955 to Andy and Rose Marie Misny. He grew up in a one-bedroom brick bungalow and attended St. Paul’s Elementary School.
At the age of 12 Tim landed his first job at Green Ridge Golf Course in Wickliffe, Ohio, cleaning locker rooms and bathrooms for 50 cents an hour. He saved his earnings so that he could afford to pay his own tuition at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
While at St. Joe’s, Tim was a class officer, editor of the class newspaper, and was recognized as a national merit scholar. He graduated in 1973.
Additionally, in 1973, two major events happened that shaped his life.
Tim enrolled at John Carroll University. His Jesuit training instilled the intellectual discipline that would soon become the bedrock of his legal career as a personal injury attorney. He graduated 1977 with a 3.9 GPA as a Pre-Law Political Science major.
While a full-time student at John Carroll, Tim worked full time as a reporter for the Sun Newspapers, which at the time was the nation’s largest weekly chain of local reporting. He covered a wide range of subjects from political, to sports, and everything in between.
This experience taught Tim the invaluable lessons of being able to ask the right questions and tell a story in a compelling and informative format.
After graduating from John Carroll, Tim enrolled at Cleveland State University John Marshall College of Law. While attending evening classes Tim worked full time in the Euclid Prosecutor’s office. Upon passing the state bar exam in 1981, Tim served as the Assistant Prosecutor for four years.
Truth be told, Tim’s inspiration to become a personal injury lawyer came to him when he was eight years old.
Tim’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Vulich, was an immigrant bricklayer from Croatia. He came to Cleveland to make a better life for his family, and found work as a bricklayer during the construction of Tower City Center.
Tragically, one day the scaffolding that his grandfather was working on collapsed and he fell to his death. His wife, and Tim’s grandmother Veronica, who could not read or write a word of English, was left alone with three young children. Tim’s grandmother took in laundry during the day and cleaned offices at night while single-handedly raising three wonderful children.
One day when Tim was eight years old, Grandma Vulich and Tim made a pilgrimage to Tower City Center which entailed taking three different buses from their home in Euclid.
Upon walking into the Tower City concourse, grandmother took Tim’s hand and pointed up to the magnificent gold-plated ceiling and exclaimed, “Timo, your grandfather helped build this place!”
The young boy said, “Who lives here grandmother?” and Veronica replied, “Sweetheart no one lives here, lawyers have offices here and someday, if you work real hard, you too will have an office here because there will always be people that need you.” As an eight year old, his response was not so profound: “okay, can I have my roasted cashews now?”
Throughout Tim’s childhood he constantly heard stories about the consequences of a tragic wrongful death and how it has a powerful impact on a family for generations.
As a result of that inspiration Tim has dedicated every fiber of his being to personal injury law, so he could help families that have been devastated by an act of negligence.
The inspiration and motivation that was instilled by his grandmother at a very early age is that there will “always be someone that needs you” drives him every single day.
Tim has come to learn that in almost every personal injury case, his experience, hard work, and substantial financial resources oftentimes makes the difference. The difference in whether an injured family receives no compensation in their personal injury claim, or the type of financial compensation that will allow the victim and their family to resume as normal of a life as possible.
The results that Tim has achieved for his clients— $50 million, $42.5 million, $5.25 million, 5 million, 4.5 million, 4 million, $3.5 million and $2.1 million settlements—speak for themselves.
Of equal importance to holding accountable those who expose us to unnecessary harm and danger, Tim’s work actually changes the way medical professionals conduct themselves. In a supernumerary number of cases, the medical malpractice claims that Tim has brought against hospitals and medical professionals has caused them to change the way they practice. In essence, to make it safer so that the tragedy that befell Tim’s clients would never happen again.
At the cornerstone of Tim’s practice is communication. Each and every one of Tim’s clients receive his direct dial cell phone number because his client’s concerns and questions do not conveniently fall within the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, confines.
The thought of bringing a claim for a wrongful death or catastrophic injury against major institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and/or Metro Hospital—to name a few—can be daunting. Big corporations have an insurance company backing them, trying to belittle your serious injury and all personal injury cases. Those trepidations are relieved when Tim shoulders the burden.
After contacting Tim, all that the client needs to worry about is getting well. Tim will call upon his 40+ years of experience representing victims of injury claims to navigate through the labyrinth of the personal injury laws and process.
Tim cannot turn back the hands of time to prevent the tragedy that has befallen a family, but he can, however, provide comfort in knowing that the appropriate parties will be held accountable. Moreover, the family will receive significant compensation to cover a myriad of ongoing concerns such as lost wages, future medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Recently, Tim successfully resolved a medical malpractice claim in mediation for a four year old boy, in excess, $5 million. The young boy’s father told Tim that he was impressed with the passion that he had demonstrated throughout the process. A passion he has always had, that other personal injury lawyers just don’t. Tim’s response was that he fights for every child in a birth injury and/or medical malpractice claim as if he’s fighting for his own child.
Tim and his wife Stephanie are blessed with their son Max, and twins Gus and Ruby.
With 20 offices throughout the state, Tim regularly visits clients at his office, hospitals, work places, restaurants, and at their homes. If you or a loved one were made a victim, Tim would be happy to meet with you at a time and place that is most convenient for you. If you have a question regarding your case, you may submit it here or contact the office for a free consultation.
Areas of Practice
Birth Injury
Tim specializes in birth injury cases. These are particularly heart-wrenching situations where newborns or mothers suffer harm during pregnancy and/or childbirth, due to medical negligence or malpractice. Injuries to newborns can range from brachial plexus injuries to cerebral palsy, and may result from mistakes made by healthcare professionals during labor or delivery. Tim advocates for the rights of the affected families, and helps them seek financial compensation to cover medical expenses and lifelong care required for these injuries.
Catastrophic Injury
Tim is dedicated to representing individuals who have experienced catastrophic injuries, which are often life-altering and result in permanent disabilities or significant impairment. Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, or amputations, can have profound physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the victims and their families. Tim’s goal is to provide victims with legal support to secure the compensation they need to cover their extensive bills, ongoing treatment, and rehabilitation.
Medical Malpractice
As a personal injury lawyer in Cleveland and throughout Ohio, Tim has a particular distain for medical malpractice cases, where healthcare providers have failed to meet the standard of care, leading to harm or injury to patients. These cases encompass a wide range of issues, including misdiagnoses, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and birth injuries. Tim will work tirelessly to hold healthcare professionals accountable for their negligence, and help his clients obtain compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from medical errors.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases are particularly emotionally charged, as they involve the tragic loss of a loved one due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. As a personal injury lawyer, Tim specializes in wrongful death claims, and has a mission to support grieving families by seeking justice and compensation on their behalf. He works diligently to ensure that the surviving family members receive the financial support they need to cope with the loss and its associated expenses.
Accidents
Tim’s practice as a personal injury lawyer encompasses a wide range of accident cases, including car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and various other accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Tim represents clients who have suffered injuries and helps them navigate the legal complexities involved in seeking compensation. He works to ensure compensation is awarded for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering resulting from these accidents.
Motorcycle Accidents
Also specializing in cases involving motorcycle accidents, Tim recognizes the unique challenges that motorcyclists face on the road. These accidents often lead to severe injuries due to the vulnerability of riders. His role is to advocate for injured motorcyclists and help them obtain the compensation they deserve, whether the negligence lies with other motorists, road conditions, or defective equipment.
Workers’ Compensation
Tim helps employees who have been injured while on the job with their workers’ compensation claims. The aim is to ensure injured workers receive the benefits they are entitled to, including coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and disability benefits, without the need to prove fault. Tim understands the importance of supporting workers through the workers’ compensation process.
Class Action Lawsuits
In his practice, Tim handles class action lawsuits which involve representing a group of individuals who have suffered similar injuries or damages due to the actions of a single defendant or entity. These cases offer a collective legal approach to efficiently and cost-effectively seek compensation for a common grievance. Tim’s role is to lead and coordinate the legal efforts on behalf of the plaintiffs to achieve a fair resolution for all involved.
