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Keeping Kids Safe in the Car

We have good news and bad news. The good news – when it comes to crashes, children are much safer than they used to be. The number of child passenger deaths has declined by more than half since 1975. The bad news – motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for children....

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Major Kidney Transplant Error at University Hospitals

What happened at UH? After a major medical mistake, two University Hospitals (UH) “caregivers” are on leave pending an investigation. On July 2, there were two kidney transplants taking place at UH. A kidney meant for one patient was negligently given to and transplanted into the wrong person. Now the other patient has to...

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Pedestrian Safety: Statistics & Tips – 2021 Update

Despite fewer cars on the roads last year, pedestrian fatalities increased. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that there were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a nearly five-percent increase from 2019. Per mile driven, pedestrian fatalities increased just over 20% in the first half of 2020 with risky driving to blame. Pedestrian fatalities have...

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5 Vacation Scams to Avoid

When planning a vacation, be on the lookout for false promises and a sense of urgency. You don’t want to pay for something that doesn’t exist. Better Business Bureau (BBB) published its list of five vacation scams to watch out for when making travel plans. 1. Vacation Rental Con Be wary of listings for...

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Grilling Mistakes You May Be Making

July is national grilling month. There’s no better way to celebrate summertime than gathering with friends and family and firing up the grill. Keep your guests safe and avoid these common grilling mistakes. Common Grilling Mistakes 1. Grilling under the influence 37% of grillers admit they’ve fired up a grill while having a few cocktails…. read more

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4th of July Fireworks Around Ohio

Independence Day is almost here, which means it’s time to find out what festivities are going on around you. Whether you’ll be spending the day at a backyard barbeque or traveling into the city for the local fireworks display – there’s no wrong way to celebrate. How will you be celebrating the 4th of July… read more

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Summer Driving: Vehicle Safety Checklist

Summer is here, which means people are driving more and traveling for vacations. Which makes it a great time to review this vehicle safety checklist from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Before you get in the car and drive off, make sure everything is in good working order. Summer Driving Checklist Battery...

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You’ve Been in an Accident. Now What?

Being involved in an accident is stressful. It’s natural to wonder what steps you should take in the aftermath of such an event. However, first things first – try to remain calm and focused. The Ohio car accident attorneys of Elk & Elk have compiled a list of things to do at and after...

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Deer in the Headlights: Avoiding Animal-Vehicle Collisions

Nearly hitting (or actually colliding with) an animal on the road is a nerve-racking experience. The fact is, animal-vehicle collisions are sad, dangerous and costly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates there are more than 1.5 million deer-vehicle collisions each year, resulting in 150 human deaths, tens of thousands of injuries and more...

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What happened to David Elk?

Over the past year, a few questions have come up about our Senior Partner, David Elk. “What happened to the other Elk?” “What happened to David Elk?” We’re happy to report that Dave is still hard at work but wanted to slow things down and focus more on the important things in life, like...

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