Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Community Outreach, In the news on January 12, 2023

Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a new legislation to help stop drivers from texting while driving. The new bill will take effect in less than 90 days. DeWine mentioned that the law would change the culture around distracted driving in Ohio and help reduce preventable fatalities that come with distracted driving. Texting and driving...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on January 11, 2023

2022 Total Traffic Fatalities in Ohio* 1,165 Leading Causes of Fatal Crashes OVI-Related: 49.6% Speeding: 29.1% Failure to Yield: 11.4% Distracted: 2.9% Deer: 0.4% Counties with the Most Crash Fatalities Franklin County had the highest amount of fatal crashes in 2022, followed by Cuyahoga and Hamilton Counties. Franklin: 118 Cuyahoga: 81 Hamilton: 71 Montgomery:...

Posted in Firm News, Probate & Estate Planning on January 10, 2023

Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed 23 bills into law and vetoed one. Of those 23 bills signed were Elk + Elk’s Amy Papesh and colleague Susan Richlak’s House Bill 279. The bill revives the law regarding wrongful death claims. House Bill 279 In June of 2021, Papesh and Richlak testified before the...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness, In the news on December 29, 2022

It’s the end of the year, and as we say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023, we wanted to share our most-read blogs of 2022. From school bus safety to preparing for winter storms, find out which blogs made our top five. Top 5 Blogs of 2022 When is it safe to pass...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Health & Wellness, Motorcycle Accident on December 22, 2022

It looks like there will be snow for Christmas, after all! A significant winter storm will most likely affect northern Ohio, beginning early Thursday morning and lingering into early Christmas day. The storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow, and chilly temperatures with it. This will be the coldest Christmas in over two decades...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on December 15, 2022

While the holidays can be a joyous occasion for many, they can also be dangerous. Many families spend their holidays traveling, increasing their risk of getting into an accident. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 371 people may die on U.S. roads this holiday. Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over While alcohol plays...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 7, 2022

Black ice is a glaze that forms on surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, and driveways due to snow, water, or ice melting and re-freezing. It is called black ice because it tends to look like the ground underneath it, making it difficult to spot. The fact that it’s so hard to see makes it...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on November 30, 2022

As you begin or continue your holiday shopping, The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns shoppers about the risk of scammers targeting victims. The BBB stated that online shopping losses are estimated to exceed $380 million this year, and the age group at the highest risk is 18 to 24-year-olds, as many scammers use fake...

Posted in Accident & Injury on November 23, 2022

It’s one of the busiest days for shopping, and the influx of many shoppers can be extremely dangerous. In total, there have been 125 injuries and 17 deaths associated with Black Friday sales. Here are eight tips on how to make your Black Friday shopping safer for you and your loved ones. Parking Watch...

Posted in Health & Wellness, In the news, Leisure on November 21, 2022

Each year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is dedicated to giving back to the community. GivingTuesday is a global movement of generosity where anyone and everyone can participate. What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. Founded in partnership with the United Nations Foundation in New York City, it...