Posted in Firm News on October 18, 2019

  Elk & Elk attorneys are often invited to share their extensive experience in personal injury law and related subjects at seminars and continuing legal education programs across the state. Learn from Attorney William Price at these upcoming events: NBI Continuing Legal Education Seminars   Jury Trials 101: A How-to Guide for a Successful...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 30, 2019

Throughout the month of September, we’ve been sharing safety tips to protect our students in and around their schools and buses. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our September School Safety Series. By Michael Eisner Whether you’re running late for work or hurrying to get the kids home after school, drop-off and...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 18, 2019

By William J. Price Impaired driving kills and injures thousands of innocent people across the country each year. According to the CDC, 29 people die in crashes involving a drunk driver each day – one death every 50 minutes. Each of these deaths is an avoidable tragedy, and a recent crash that made headlines...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 11, 2019

  Do you know when to stop for school buses? If you’re running late on your commute or already frustrated with traffic, it’s tempting to blow off the rules and hope for the best. But is shaving a minute or two off your commute worth the risks? Between 2008 and 2017, more than 1,200...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 6, 2019

In recent weeks, Clevelanders may have noticed electric scooters coasting the streets again. After Bird’s controversial attempt to launch its service last August, the electric scooters were quickly removed from the city. Concerns included where people should ride, where the scooters should be left, and whether they should be allowed in traffic. Now, popular...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 3, 2019

Throughout the month of September, we’ll be sharing safety tips to protect our students in and around their schools and buses. Stay tuned for more posts in our September School Safety Series. By Michael Eisner Have you ever wondered why speed limits are so low in school zones? When it comes to car accidents...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 21, 2019

By William J. Price Medication is often a key factor to track in your auto accident case. The kind of medication, the amount you are prescribed, and the number of pills you receive can all help to establish how severely you were injured in the accident. For example, say you weren’t taking any medication...

Posted in Firm News on August 15, 2019

Elk & Elk is excited to announce Managing Partner Jay Kelley and Partner Marilena DiSilvio were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition. Jay Kelley Managing Partner Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016 for his representation of plaintiffs in both the Personal...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 26, 2019

How many hours should truckers be allowed to drive in a day? The Department of Transportation is in the process of easing the drive-time rules regulating how long truck drivers can work without rest. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service, long-haul drivers of commercial...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 25, 2019

By William J. Price Many of us are forced to live with chronic pain caused by pre-existing conditions. Nerve damage, arthritis, and ongoing symptoms from previous injuries are just a few of the health problems you may have faced in the months or years leading up to your accident. Symptoms caused by pre-existing conditions...