Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on March 8, 2016

On Feb 22, a jury in Missouri awarded $72 million in damages to the family of Jacqueline Fox, a woman who died of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder for genital hygiene for decades. Fox was just one of thousands of women from across the country who filed claims against Johnson & Johnson for failing to… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2016

What you need to know about Open and Obvious Hazards Slip and fall injuries are common in Ohio, but if a hazard is “open and obvious,” the property owner may not be responsible for your injuries. Proving negligence in a slip and fall case To better understand the open and obvious doctrine, let’s start with… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 17, 2016

by R. Craig McLaughlin 1 out of every 8 drivers on Ohio’s roads is driving without auto insurance. Are you protected if you’re involved in a crash with an uninsured driver? The next time you’re commuting to work or are carpooling kids to soccer practice, take a look around at the other cars on the roadway…. read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 15, 2016

UPDATE (2/15/16) – Elk & Elk is now actively pursuing legal action for victims of Essure. Call 1-800-ELK-OHIO for a free consultation. Facing a wave of public criticism, Bayer has agreed to add warnings to the patient information booklet for Essure – a permanent birth control device consisting of coils inserted into a woman’s Fallopian… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on February 10, 2016

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has announced the latest water samples taken by the village of Sebring revealed elevated lead levels in the tap water of 11 homeowners who asked for their water to be tested. The state agency said that 34 of 698 samples taken in Sebring since January 21, 2016 have showed lead levels… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 8, 2016

The Surgeon General estimates about one half million Americans are affected by blood clots annually and between 100,000 and 180,000 people die of pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot that travels to the lungs. To combat this problem, doctors implant hundreds of thousands of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters inside patients each year to stop… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 15, 2016

by R. Craig McLaughlin It’s the championship football game and your favorite team is driving down the field to score a touchdown. Your star quarterback and seasoned offensive linemen are working together like a well-oiled machine. Everyone is in perfect sync and the entire team is seemingly moving as one. Your team can’t be stopped…. read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 4, 2016

One of the hottest 2015 holiday gifts, “hoverboards” may look fun,  but they also pose serious risks—and not just from falling. Also known as a smart board or balance board, these electric skateboards can catch fire or explode, prompting online retailers to pull some brands of self-balancing scooters. How does a hoverboard work? Although the… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 21, 2015

Driving when you’re impaired or distracted is always dangerous – but add low visibility, the potential for ice and snow and the pressures that come with the holiday season, and December just might be one of the most dangerous months to be on the road. This year, avoid the four most dangerous holiday driving hazards…. read more

Posted in Firm News on December 21, 2015

Wondering what to do with those unused vacation days? Grab the family and explore Ohio during the holidays! Reminder: Not all events are open daily. Please see the links below for additional details, registration and fees. Ohio Holiday Events   Northeast Ohio Cleveland Botanical Garden Glow Through Jan 3 Glow is Cleveland’s winter spectacular full… read more