Posted in Consumer Protection on October 15, 2021

As adults get older, they become more susceptible to financial scams. Approximately 5 million adults 65+ are financially abused every year at an estimated loss of $36.5 billion. Here are different types of financial scams and how older adults can avoid them.   Types of Financial Scams Impersonators Scammers will call stating that they...

Posted in Firm News, Speaking Engagements on October 11, 2021

Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley, and Senior Partner David Elk are prepared to present their extensive experience at the Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation: A Focus on Unique Legal Issues, Structural Challenges, and Resolution Platforms at the end of October. Cleveland, Ohio Embryo Litigation Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 4, 2021

October 3-9, 2021, is recognized as National Fire Prevention Week. This week is an excellent time to refresh on how to prevent fires and stay safe in the event of a fire. While fires happen all year round, they tend to increase during the fall and winter with more time being spent indoors.  ...

Posted in Leisure on September 30, 2021

With the start of fall and Halloween around the corner, finding the perfect place to get a jack-o-lantern can be difficult. We want to make that easier and provide our top picks for pumpkin patches around Ohio that the whole family will enjoy. Northern Ohio Leaders Farms 0064 Co Rd 16, Napoleon, OH 43545...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 27, 2021

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what happens when playful barking and biting turns aggressive. Over 4.5 million people are attacked or bitten by a dog each year, with 51% children ages 5-9. Unfortunately, children are more at risk of being bit because they have difficulty understanding dog body language and mistake aggression for...

Posted in Automobile, In the news on September 23, 2021

Autonomous cars are vehicles made to drive on their own in the absence of a standard driver. These vehicles were created to prevent human error while driving, which makes up around 94% of serious accidents. Since the start of 2021, 970 accident fatalities have occurred in Ohio compared to 864 in 2020. Weighing the...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on September 20, 2021

September 19-25 is recognized as Child Passenger Safety Week to bring awareness on keeping children safe in the car. Car crashes are the leading cause of death in children under 13, with at least two children killed and 374 injured every day. In 2019, based on crashes where children have died, 38% of them...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on September 13, 2021

Injuries and accidents happen every day in the workplace. In 2019, approximately 2.8 million nonfatal and 5,333 fatal work injuries occurred. Employees who suffer from job-related injuries or illnesses can obtain workers’ compensation from the employer in monetary reward. We’ve compiled a list of mistakes that could ruin the chances of receiving necessary compensation....

Posted in In the news, Leisure on September 9, 2021

As the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we’ve decided to compile a list of events happening around Ohio that pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11.   Event Name Time City Memorial Stair Climb 8:46 AM Akron Commemoration 8:30 AM Beavercreek Ceremony 8:30 AM Bowling Green Memorial Service 12:00 PM...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness on August 31, 2021

COVID-19 and RSV are complicated illnesses that share several symptoms, and with cases on the rise for both viruses, it may be hard to differentiate between the two. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious lung disease. This virus typically stays in the body between 3-7 days presenting symptoms, such...