Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on November 23, 2015

For many Americans, the best part about Thanksgiving is sitting down to a delicious home-cooked holiday dinner with friends and family. Unfortunately, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and the greatest number of them occur on Thanksgiving Day. The American Red Cross offers these tips to follow while preparing your Thanksgiving meal:...

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on October 8, 2015

Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is proud to announce its designation as “Green Certified” through the CMBA Green Initiative Certification program for the years 2015-2017. On October 2, 2015, Elk & Elk was among more than 40 law firms and offices recognized as “Green Certified” during the David Webster Greener Way to Work luncheon, hosted...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on July 23, 2015

The Elk & Elk law firm is pleased to announce it has purchased an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for use in an emergency. This life-saving device is located on the first floor of our Mayfield Heights location, near the restrooms. Now employees, clients and visitors to the Elk & Elk building will have a better...

Posted in Health & Wellness on July 6, 2015

Liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes has been responsible for thousands of poisonings, prompting the federal government to impose regulations. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. They turn chemicals, including nicotine, into an aerosol that is inhaled by the user—which is commonly referred to as “vaping.” E-cigarettes...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice, Workplace Injuries and Claims on May 28, 2015

Elk & Elk Attorneys to Present at NBI Seminar In the field of personal injury law, it is essential for attorneys and other legal professionals to possess a basic understanding of the human anatomy, types of injuries and common treatment options. An upcoming National Business Institute live seminar featuring presentations from three Elk & Elk attorneys will...

Posted in Health & Wellness on May 1, 2015

Whether you’re riding to work or the grocery store, National Bike Month is a reminder to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle. From 2000 to 2013, there was a 62 percent growth in the number of Americans commuting by bike. Benefits of Cycling Bicycle commuting burns an average of 540 calories per hour....

Posted in Health & Wellness on April 16, 2015

Diabetics taking certain DPP-4 inhibitors should be warned about an increased risk of heart failure and death, says an advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The panel concluded that diabetes medications Onglyza® and Nesina® should have their labels updated to include safety warnings based on recent studies. DPP-4 Inhibitors Linked to...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on April 15, 2015

Forgetting or choosing not to take your medicine is never a good idea, but for injured clients, it’s imperative to follow their medical provider’s care plan. In both personal injury and medical malpractice claims, the validity of an injury may come into doubt if you don’t follow up with your doctor and adhere to...

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on April 7, 2015

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress doesn’t just afflict your mind; it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term stress can lead to a wide range of illnesses – from headaches to stomach disorders to depression – and can even increase the risk of serious conditions like stroke and...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on March 5, 2015

Gun control is always a hot-button issue in this country. However, stories in the media about shootings that involve children – from Sandy Hook to the Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland – are guaranteed to spur lively debate, sometimes resulting in calls for new legislation. Recently, a heartbreaking headline appeared on CNN.com, which read,...