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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 26, 2014

After an accident, many victims rely on emergency services to deliver them safely to a hospital in order to receive life-saving medical treatment. While emergency medical transportation usually involves an ambulance, sometimes circumstances necessitate the use of a helicopter. Unfortunately, medevac crashes involving helicopters have been on the rise in recent years. To combat...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 20, 2014

by Arthur Elk Getting hit by a semi-truck or other commercial transport vehicle can be a devastating experience. Your whole life can change in a split second, and you might have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospital bills and repair costs. If you have been in an accident with a big...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 18, 2014

Are you one of this country's 'Most Wanted?' If you've been using your cell phone or other portable electronic device while driving, then you've been engaging in distracted driving—one of the top priorities for the national Transportation Safety Board. Each year, the NTSB releases its Most Wanted List, which represents their advocacy priorities. It is...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 17, 2014

Ohio attorney Mindy Elk talks about how important it is to keep seeing your doctors even after starting your personal injury lawsuit. Your personal injury lawsuit is centered on the harm suffered in your accident case. Within this medically driven case, documentation is vitally important. Do not delay seeking medical care. Although you may...