Posted in Accident & Injury on March 20, 2014

Like many people who drive a car with an automatic transmission, I rarely use my parking brake. Just throw into park, right? Wrong. Earlier this month, a Massachusetts mom found out why. According to reports, Mindy Tran had buckled her twin 2-year-old daughters in the back seat of her Honda Accord when she remembered she… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 18, 2014

An Ohio care facility for disabled children and young adults is under investigation by state authorities amid allegations of neglect and abuse. “It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life,… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 17, 2014

by Arthur M. Elk When people think of plane crashes, it usually involves big accidents on commercial airliners. These accidents, such as the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, are front page news that hit on many individuals’ underlying fear of flying. However, many accidents also occur on small private or charter airplanes. Regardless of the type of… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on March 14, 2014

For many families, cochlear implants are a modern miracle, restoring the hearing of a deaf loved one. Sadly, for hundreds of recipients of one cochlear implant, the dream of hearing birds sing or someone say “I love you” has turned into a nightmare. Reports indicate that over 1500 HiRes 90k cochlear implants have failed due… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 13, 2014

http://youtu.be/ITlIjj_X1B8 Ohio medical malpractice attorney Craig McLaughlin explains how he helped a client that was injured when a surgical team left a towel inside his body after he had an operation. Any time you go in for a medical treatment or surgery, you expect the doctor and hospital staff to be professional and fully aware… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 12, 2014

Officials warn of dangers associated with storage, cedar, hope and toy chests It seems you can’t go more than a few days without hearing about the recall of a car, toy, or other product, and it may be a bit overwhelming. However, here at Elk & Elk, we post news of numerous recalls in our… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 5, 2014

by Arthur Elk If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, you should retain the services of a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. The attorney you hire will be able to help you determine if you have a viable claim for a lawsuit if the accident was caused… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 3, 2014

http://youtu.be/UiJGDk1AhRE Ohio attorney David Elk recalls a case in which a woman developed breast cancer and the doctors failed to diagnose her in a timely fashion. And unfortunately, that’s not the worst part. We expect doctors and other healthcare professionals to have our best interest at heart and to be completely honest. Unfortunately, there are… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness on March 3, 2014

As you peruse the local listings for a fish fry near you this Lenten season, take a closer look at the menu. While fried fish is tasty, you might want to opt for a baked entrée. According to a study published in an American Heart Association journal, the risk of developing heart failure was lower… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 27, 2014

A 94-year-old woman died last weekend when her head became stuck between her mattress and a bed rail at a Pennsylvania nursing home. The county coroner ruled the cause of death as “accidental asphyxiation due to compression.” Sadly, this tragic event could have been prevented. Experts have known about bed rail dangers for nearly two… read more