Posted in Community Outreach on December 19, 2017

Elk & Elk is proud to be an active member of our Ohio community. Read on to learn more about a few of the causes our firm supported in 2017 and how you can join us in making a difference in the coming year.

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on December 15, 2017

Advances in medical technology are sometimes a double-edged sword. A prime example? Medical scans that use radiation to peer into human bodies. X-rays aren’t the only culprit. In fact, far greater doses of radiation are involved in CT scans, PET scans, fluoroscopy and nuclear medicine studies (though these doses are still considered low when compared… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 14, 2017

Buying a Christmas tree is a quintessential part of the holiday season for many families. Unfortunately, when a Christmas tree is not securely fastened to the car, it can fly off the vehicle and cause tremendous damage. Here are some tips to help you safely transport a Christmas tree on your vehicle: Pack the right… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 13, 2017

It’s no secret that football players are at risk for concussions. Nor is it a secret that repeated concussions can cause long-term brain damage. However, the details of those risks have yet to be fully fleshed out. One recent study does shed light on how concussions differ – in location, severity and frequency – depending… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 11, 2017

By William J. Price A contingency fee contract delays a lawyer’s legal payment until a financial result is reached between the client and the defendant’s insurance company. The verdict or settlement includes compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney’s payment is a percentage – usually 33%… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 8, 2017

As patients, we expect our health care systems to function smoothly and safely. Our nation’s clinics, hospitals and health care facilities should offer high levels of care as well as advanced treatments and technologies. Yet that doesn’t always happen. The ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care, publishes annual reports on the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 6, 2017

When you think of distracted driving, what comes to mind? Most people think of talking on a cell phone or sending a text message while driving. But there are many other forms of distracted driving that can be just as dangerous.

Posted in Firm News on December 6, 2017

Local and state bar associations, the National Business Institute, and other organizations regularly host opportunities for attorneys to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours. Elk & Elk attorneys are often invited to share their extensive experience in various areas of personal injury law with their peers in the legal community at these events.

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 6, 2017

Whether we like it or not, self-driving cars are in our future. A report by BI Intelligence estimates that there will be 10 million self-driving vehicles on roads by 2020. A recent article in Scientific American highlights an important issue: Even though self-driving cars are programmed to be safe and safety tests confirm that, for… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Workplace Injuries and Claims on December 6, 2017

Workplace accidents and injuries are an unfortunate reality in the modern workplace. Even more unfortunate is the fact that every year in the United States, thousands of workers die in work-related accidents. Although any worker can suffer an on-the-job injury, there are certain industries that see more incidents.