Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 18, 2018

Elk & Elk Partner Marilena DiSilvio recently shared her extensive experience in the area of birth injuries in an interview with Super Lawyers. This article originally appeared on superlawyers.com.   By Judy Malmon Awaiting the birth of a baby is an exciting time that brings with it countless things to think about, including planning for labor and delivery…. read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on April 17, 2018

After receiving thousands of complaints about Essure, the FDA has taken further action to restrict the sale and distribution of this form of birth control. Essure is a permanent contraceptive device, manufactured by Bayer, and is implanted into the fallopian tubes. The device consists of two metal coils, which, when inserted, cause inflammation. Scar tissue… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 17, 2018

There is no day that it is safe to drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. However, there are certain days that we routinely seen spikes in such behavior. While these days can be somewhat predictable, it is still all but impossible to stop every driver from getting behind the wheel if they are high… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 12, 2018

If you have a loved one in a nursing home facility, you likely expect that the facility will provide the care they promise and treat your loved one with the dignity he or she deserves. Tragically, this doesn’t always happen. Patients and residents in too many nursing homes across Ohio fall victim to neglect and… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 11, 2018

Most people are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. In many areas of the country, texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving are illegal. Yet despite the laws – despite the common knowledge that distracted driving is dangerous – the majority of drivers engage in it to some degree.

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 9, 2018

By William J. Price After an auto accident, insurance carriers will often ask you to provide a statement over the phone. This statement is their opportunity to explore how injured you were in the accident.

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 4, 2018

Reconstructing an accident can be a critical piece of a legal claim following a motor vehicle crash. With sophisticated tools and the experience in this area, reconstruction experts can help answer numerous questions about the incident, from what caused it to who may be to blame. However, this process can be more challenging when it… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 2, 2018

On March 23, a man who was driving a Tesla Model-X sport utility vehicle was killed in California. The semiautonomous Autopilot feature was on during the crash. This accident raises more questions about the safety of self-driving technology.

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 28, 2018

A new letter to patients affected by the recent storage tank malfunction at University Hospitals fertility center revealed the actual number of affected eggs and embryos was twice the amount initially reported. The hospital is blaming the malfunction on human error as investigations into the failure continue.

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 27, 2018

After a car accident, motorists typically get out of their cars and assess the damage, if they are able to do so. They might see debris littering the roadway, broken glass and significant damage to the vehicle. However, it can be difficult to assess the full extent of the damage until a driver brings the… read more