Posted in Class Action, Health & Wellness, In the news, Product Liability on February 20, 2020

In a new lawsuit, Juul is accused of targeting underage customers in its advertising campaigns.

On February 12, the state of Massachusetts filed suit against the e-cigarette manufacturer and its former parent company – Pax Labs – claiming that the organization aimed its early advertising at children.

Posted in In the news on February 13, 2020

It’s Valentine’s Day season. Love is in the air. According to a news release from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, so too are online scams. “A fake online romance can break your heart and the bank,” Yost said. “Knowing how to spot the red flags can keep bad love from getting worse.” (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury, Class Action, Firm News, Medical Malpractice on January 28, 2020

The Story In early March 2018, catastrophic events at a University Hospitals’ (UH) fertility center permanently changed the lives of approximately 950 patients and their families. A malfunction caused temperatures to rise in a freezer tank containing eggs and embryos. Nobody was present in the lab at the time of the incident. A remote...

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2020

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Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2020

Quote Wizard, a popular insurance comparison website released its Ohio Driver Report for 2019. The report goes over the best and worst driving cities, best and worst drivers by age group, most popular vehicles by age group, road and bridge quality, and car insurance rates. A number of sources were used to score Ohio...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on January 4, 2020

There’s no doubt about it, sledding is tons of fun. It serves as a great winter activity. A day on the hill makes for great family fun and can keep kids occupied for hours at a time. Unfortunately, sledding accidents can also land kids in the hospital. According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more than...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 16, 2019

Winter presents a host of challenges and risks for any driver. Visibility can suffer due to early nightfall, fogged windows and blowing snow. Roads can be incredibly icy; cars can get stuck or may not start. With these and other hazards that come with winter driving, it’s crucial for motorists to be prepared. Below are… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 3, 2019

By William J. Price Terms used to describe injuries in auto accident cases can be hard for those outside of the legal profession to understand. One common example of this challenge is the difference between “asymptomatic” and “symptomatic” injuries. This concept is rarely discussed in everyday life but is a very important factor in...

Posted in Firm News on November 19, 2019

Elk & Elk Attorneys William Price, Michael Eisner, and Amy Papesh will share their extensive experience with Wrongful Death cases at NBI’s Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar in December. The seminar is an intermediate level course designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals, claims managers/adjusters, mediators, and hospital risk managers may also benefit. Registration is $359 and...

Posted in Accident & Injury on November 19, 2019

By William J. Price A personal injury client’s credibility and character have an underestimated impact on the value and outcome of their case. Tensions run high after serious accidents and the physical, emotional, and financial traumas can lead victims to say or do things they usually wouldn’t. Treating people poorly in the aftermath of...