Posted in Health & Wellness on December 3, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Ohioans age 65 will experience a fall this year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. They can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. Even falls without a major injury...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Leisure on October 22, 2020

Halloween is going to be a little different this year. With a lot of cities throughout Ohio canceling trick-or-treat, make the most of it with your own celebration at home. Check out 7 ways to have a bit of fun this holiday, no masks required. Make a Spooky Fort Have a Dance Party Carve...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 25, 2020

On average, 40 children and hundreds of pets die each year from vehicular heatstroke in unattended cars. In 2022, 33 children and 54 animals died from heat-related injuries. It only takes minutes for temperatures inside vehicles to spike to dangerous levels. For example, on an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can rise to...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness, In the news on March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and hardship for millions of people. COVID-19 is affecting 183 countries and territories around the world, with the number of confirmed cases growing each day. Social distancing, isolation, quarantine and economic uncertainty—these are scary and unsettling times. Simran Sethi of The New York Times interviewed noted psychologist and...

Posted in Class Action, Health & Wellness, In the news, Product Liability on February 20, 2020

[video width="600" height="350" mp4="https://www.elkandelk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/In_a_new_lawsuit_Ju-1.mp4"][/video] The Lawsuit In a new lawsuit, Juul is accused of targeting underage customers in its advertising campaigns. On February 12, the state of Massachusetts filed suit against the e-cigarette manufacturer and its former parent company – Pax Labs – claiming that the organization aimed its early advertising at children. Citing...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness on January 4, 2020

There's no doubt about it, sledding is tons of fun. It serves as a great winter activity. A day on the hill makes for great family fun and can keep kids occupied for hours at a time. Unfortunately, sledding accidents can also land kids in the hospital. According to Nationwide Children's Hospital, more than...

Posted in Health & Wellness on May 24, 2019

  According to the annual AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast, 2019 could see the second-highest number of holiday travelers on record. Almost 43 million Americans will be skipping town for a weekend getaway, with over 1.6 million in Ohio alone. This number counts people who plan to travel more than 50 miles between Thursday,...

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 22, 2019

Falls are unpredictable. As we age, they become potentially more dangerous. A fall can result in a wide range of serious injuries, including back injuries, broken hips or limbs or a traumatic brain injury. Falls are especially common in the winter, when sidewalks and outdoor surfaces are often covered with a layer of ice...

Posted in Health & Wellness on February 13, 2019

Expectant mothers hope for a smooth delivery and healthy baby. But shockingly, the United States is trailing other developed nations in many areas when it comes to maternal death rates, premature delivery rates, and infant mortality. A four-year investigation by USA Today found that the United States is the most dangerous place in the...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 23, 2019

Individuals have the right, per federal law, to access their medical records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives patients the right to access their health information and medical records. Unfortunately, the hospitals releasing this information are not always consistent in how they deliver that information and what they communicate to patients....