Posted in Health & Wellness on August 7, 2018

It’s something no population wants to hear: That its infant mortality rate and premature delivery rates are high and rising. But in Ohio, it’s a reality.   Infant mortality rate is the number of babies, per 1,000 births, who die within the first year of life. Premature delivery rate is a birth that occurs more… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2018

When a person reaches the point where discomforting symptoms are starting to interfere with their ability to do their job, get rest and feel well, one of the first things they do is contact their health care provider in Washington in search of a solution. The first step in getting treatment is for a...

Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2018

When it comes to distracted driving in the United States, things seem to be only getting worse. A recent study by ZenDrive, a company that analyzes driver behavior using phone sensors and provides insights on that data, recently analyzed 100 billion driver miles. The results of that study are telling: Distracted driving is a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 1, 2018

Did you know that over the past five years, more Ohioans have been killed in car accidents during the month of August than in any other month? As noted in an article on the deadliest month for Ohio drivers, 563 people died in motor vehicle crashes in August between 2013 and 2017. By comparison, 413… read more

Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2018

You have recently found out that you are expecting a baby. Your excitement is growing as you recognize the exciting changes taking place in your body. Protecting your unborn child and preventing any injury from compromising his or her wellbeing is critical throughout pregnancy. At Elk & Elk, out Seattle medical malpractice lawyers have...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 26, 2018

Distracted driving is a dangerous practice, something that all drivers should avoid. But drivers don’t let these dangers stop them from using phones while they drive. In fact, distracted driving is more of a problem than ever. Distracted Driving Accidents on the Rise Over the past two years, there has been a 14.4 percent increase… read more

Posted in Workplace Injuries and Claims on July 25, 2018

Every occupation comes with some amount of risk to people’s safety, whether they might be crushed in a machine or develop carpal tunnel. And certain accidents can happen no matter where a person works, from slipping on a wet floor to getting hit by a falling object. That said, some occupations are more dangerous to… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 24, 2018

The Ohio State Fair is a much-loved and anticipated event. Unfortunately, this year serves as a reminder to many Ohioans of the tragedy that happened one year ago. At the 2017 Ohio State Fair, a tragic accident occurred on the Fire Ball ride, killing 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell and injuring several others. The ride fell apart… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on July 24, 2018

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer recently announced it would no longer sell its controversial Essure® contraceptive device in the United States. The decision follows years of concerning reports of dangerous complications and injuries.

Posted in Uncategorized on July 22, 2018

When families in Washington entrust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility, they are placing full trust in the staff’s ability to provide quality, compassionate and thorough assistance with daily needs and medical treatments. Unfortunately, there are times when lack of communication, poorly implemented protocols or staff negligence can...