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...

Posted in Firm News on June 18, 2019

On June 13, eight Elk & Elk team members were recognized during a ceremony for legal professionals who recently earned their Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification. Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley gave the keynote address during the event. OSBA CEO Mary Amos Augsburger and OSBA Paralegal Specialty Board Chair Vincent Holzhall...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 5, 2019

Just weeks after Mount Carmel Health System’s new location opened its doors in Grove City, the hospital is under fire for putting patients at risk. At least 16 people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after being hospitalized at Mount Carmel Grove City, and one of those patients has died. The hospital was ordered to take… read more

Posted in Firm News on May 28, 2019

  By William J. Price Ohio drivers – prepare for good news: For more than a century, the state issued you two plates for any newly purchased car – one for the front bumper and one for the rear. Next summer, this will be a thing of the past.

Posted in Health & Wellness on May 24, 2019

  According to the annual AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast, 2019 could see the second-highest number of holiday travelers on record. Almost 43 million Americans will be skipping town for a weekend getaway, with over 1.6 million in Ohio alone. This number counts people who plan to travel more than 50 miles between Thursday, May… read more