Posted in Accident & Injury on October 8, 2014

Happy Halloween from your friends at Elk & Elk! Follow these simple tips when selecting a Halloween costume to help keep your little ghouls and goblins safe while trick-or-treating! Is Your Halloween Costume Safe? Select costumes made of fire-retardant fabric. Look for labels that indicate flame-resistance on all costumes, wigs, and hats. If you...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 29, 2014

For many people, Labor Day means a road trip to celebrate the final days of warm weather with family and friends. AAA predicts more than 1.4 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday weekend, with national estimates just under 35 million. Unfortunately, the busy holiday traffic also means...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 26, 2014

http://youtu.be/FXD0Mwn1qhw?list=UU-L5izB-eqGewHuHeOIa6jA Personal Injury attorney David Elk recounts what happened to a former U.S. Navy seal when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a hit and run accident.   If you’ve been involved in a car accident, nothing is more frustrating and alarming than the other driver speeding off from the scene, failing to take...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on August 13, 2014

Summer is almost over and soon students will be heading back to school, but for thousands of kids, football training camp has already begun. While the media has been focused on concussions and traumatic brain injuries, heat injuries remain a major concern for youth football players and other student athletes. August in Ohio often...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 23, 2014

Dealing with the death of a family member is tragic. Knowing that the death could have been avoided makes the process of grieving and recovery even more difficult. Wrongful death claims cannot compensate for the pain of losing a loved one, but they can provide much needed financial assistance to the family and provide...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 17, 2014

As people age, they may become less able to physically defend themselves or stand up to an abusive caregiver. There are more than half a million reports of this each year, and professionals estimate that at least a few more million cases occur annually but are simply not reported. Abuse may come in many...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 15, 2014

by Arthur Elk How are you behind the wheel of a moving truck? If you're like most people, you probably have to take extra precautions because you're a little unsteady at the wheel. Now imagine that you're driving an 18-wheeler and are trying to navigate 80,000 pounds of metal and cargo. That's about 16...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 10, 2014

Whether you like burgers and dogs, barbecue chicken or even grilled veggies, please remember to grill safely! Safety Tips Always read the owner’s manual before using the grill. Don’t assume a new grill works the way your old one did! Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors Place the grill well away...

Posted in Accident & Injury on July 3, 2014

If you’re thinking about buying fireworks to add some excitement to your 4th of July celebration in Ohio, think again. First and foremost, aside from sparklers and other small novelty items, fireworks are illegal for personal use in Ohio. While you can buy other types of fireworks in Ohio, all fireworks must be transported...

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 27, 2014

I'm sure you don't think much about uninsured drivers, but it's very important to understand how they can affect every one of us on the roads. You should know what it means to be involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. Even when all drivers involved in the accident are insured, it can...