Posted in Class Action, Workplace Injuries and Claims on May 16, 2019

On April 27, Youngstown-based Falcon Transport shut down operations without warning, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs, pay, or benefits. Many of its truckers were stranded around the country after being told to stop working immediately.   Elk & Elk is representing affected employees in a class action to recover back pay and a variety… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Product Liability on May 14, 2019

  On May 13, a California jury awarded a massive $2.055 billion verdict in the latest lawsuit claiming popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer. The damages were awarded to plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who have been fighting cancer for nearly a decade. Alva Pilliod was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in 2011…. read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 22, 2019

By William J. Price In personal injury cases, clients often worry that things from their past will come back to haunt them. They sometimes feel embarrassed, angry, or resentful sharing certain types of information with their lawyer.

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice on April 4, 2019

Think back to your last medical appointment. Was your doctor typing away at their computer? Did you feel like they were rushed or distracted? Were they more focused on filling in the digital forms than they were on your symptoms? Before you knew it, your time was up and they hurried off to see the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 29, 2019

  On March 27, a federal jury awarded more than $80 million to a California man who claimed his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was caused by the popular weed killer Roundup, marking the end of his month-long, two-part trial. Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – was found liable for failing to warn consumers that Roundup could… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 21, 2019

A federal jury recently found the popular weed killer Roundup® was a “substantial factor” in causing a California man’s cancer. The decision came at the end of the first phase of a two-part trial focused on whether Roundup caused plaintiff Edwin Hardeman’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and whether Monsanto – the maker of Roundup – is liable… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 13, 2019

By William J. Price For years, you’ve suffered pain from severe arthritis, an old back injury, or some other condition. Your doctors always said you’d need surgery at some point down the road, but there was no need to rush it. Then, you were hurt in an accident. During your recovery from your recent injuries,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2019

When people think of animal bites, they often think of dog bites. This is especially true when we think about pet bites. However, other types of pets can bite, too. And like a dog bite, they can lead to severe injuries and massive medical bills. For instance, one woman attempted to feed a cat that… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 22, 2019

Falls are unpredictable. As we age, they become potentially more dangerous. A fall can result in a wide range of serious injuries, including back injuries, broken hips or limbs or a traumatic brain injury. Falls are especially common in the winter, when sidewalks and outdoor surfaces are often covered with a layer of ice and… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 22, 2019

We probably all know someone who thinks they are a much better driver than everyone else. They maintain that everyone else on the road is disrespectful, slow and bad at driving. They are the only ones who know how to drive well. However, these same drivers who admire their own driving capabilities above all others… read more