Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 29, 2021

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

Posted in Accident & Injury, Leisure on June 22, 2021

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

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on June 22, 2021

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident on June 15, 2021

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident on June 8, 2021

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...

Posted in In the news on June 4, 2021

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury, In the news on June 2, 2021

Pandemic restrictions are easing and summer is almost here. For teens, that means more places to go, lots of free time, summer jobs and activities, and spending time with friends. For new teen drivers, summer also means more time to spend behind the wheel. Getting a driver’s license is an exciting accomplishment for teenagers, but… read more

Posted in Consumer Protection on June 1, 2021

Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent home improvement contractors. After major weather events, consumers often seek out contractors for home repairs. BBB says in instances like these, be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees and fly-by-night businesses. Scams usually start off with a knock on the door,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 24, 2021

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling—and encourage more folks to give biking a try. It’s also a great time to promote safe motorist and bicyclist behavior. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recognizes bicycling as a legitimate form of transportation and encourages the safe use and...

Posted in Automobile on May 17, 2021

As the economy reopens and we return (hopefully) to pre-pandemic “normalcy,” it’s safe to say that more people will be back on the roads. So then, what better time than now to review some safe driving tips? In this blog, we’ll look at ways to deal with common road hazards. Bad Weather Slow down...