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Adult Guardianships: Caring for the Elderly

If you are caring for an elderly family member who is no longer able to manage his or her own affairs, you may need to consider establishing legal guardianship. A guardian is a person who is appointed by the court as a representative to make decisions on behalf of a person who is found to… read more

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Boating Safety

The attorneys at Elk & Elk wish all of you an enjoyable boating season and encourage everyone to stay safe on and near the water. Boaters need to be especially careful, use common sense and take the steps necessary to avoid tragedy on the water. Follow these basic safety tips as you enjoy Ohio’s lakes… read more

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Google Glass in the Operating Room: Help or Hindrance?

The first time I saw the Google Glass, I was positively captivated. The possibilities for this wearable computer with an optical display and camera seemed endless. As technology has become exceedingly pervasive, it’s no surprise that the health care industry has been keen to adopt new innovations. From beeping pulse oximeters to robots performing surgery,… read more

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Our Paralegals: Great Assets and Backbone of Your Case

http://youtu.be/dKkjXq4ZdJM   Ohio attorney Mindy Elk Fisher explains why paralegals are an integral part of your legal team. It’s not uncommon to hear attorneys talk about their accomplishments and boast how they can win your case with wildly successful results. However, the truth is, your personal injury case is a team effort – with most… read more

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Memorial Day Safety Tips

Like many of you, at Elk & Elk, we’re looking forward to celebrating Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. Whether you’re travelling out of state, down the road, or even enjoying a “stay-cation” at home, here are some important safety tips. Highway Safety Tips Pay attention. Distracted driving puts everyone at risk. Avoid distractions… read more

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Dog Bite Prevention Week – 2014

By now you’ve probably seen the viral video of “Tara,” a family cat saving a young boy from a dog attack.  Unfortunately, dogs bite more than 4 million Americans annually, half of which are children. While not all bites are severe, one in five dog bites results in injuries serious enough to require medical attention. National Dog Bite… read more

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Poor Decisions and Confusion Lead to Finger Pointing

http://youtu.be/X6Iu3WVOE5Y Ohio medical malpractice attorney Jay Kelley recalls a case in which a woman who chose a simple outpatient procedure to avoid a long hospitalization, but poor communication by the medical team led to a horrible outcome.   Often in medical malpractice cases, the two sides of the claim do not see eye to eye. Their… read more

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Serious Risks Arise with Older Drivers

by Arthur Elk  If you or a loved one are getting older, it’s time to think about driving and the dangers it may pose. As an accident attorney with experience in this area, I know that there are risks with older drivers in terms of causing accidents and being the victim of an accident. There… read more

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Ride Your Bike to Work Day

Who doesn’t want to look better, feel better and save money? One simple decision can help you achieve all three: bike to work. To promote bicycle commuting, hundreds of communities throughout the nation are hosting Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day events in May. Bike to Work Week is a voluntary commuter… read more

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Should I Stop Going to My Doctor?

http://youtu.be/d5F9lIRoD6c Ohio attorney David Elk explains the importance of seeing your doctor and completing all medical treatment after an injury.   If you’ve already filed a lawsuit after an injury, you may be wondering if you should continue to go to your doctor. Frustrated by slow recovery, you may be thinking your treatment isn’t going to… read more

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