Accident & Injury
Helping Your Personal Injury Case
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 10, 2014
You’ve hired a personal injury attorney, who is handling your car accident case. They have begun the process of seeking recovery for your injuries. What do you do now? With an attorney, paralegals, and other legal staff members handing the details of your case, you may feel that you are unable to help your...
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Health Club Injuries due to Negligence
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 7, 2014
Sometimes people get hurt when working out. In many cases, gym injuries are the result of improper technique, not stretching, over exertion, or just a simple accident. However, in certain cases, a serious injury can arise due to the negligence of others. Premises Liability Gym, health club, fitness center, no matter what you call...
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Ski & Snowboard Helmet Use on the Rise
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 6, 2014
Racing fans around the world were saddened to hear Michael Schumacher was seriously injured in a skiing accident in France last month. The German Formula One racing driver remains in a medically induced coma after he hit his head on a rock during a fall “off-piste” – backcountry skiing on ungroomed and unmarked slopes....
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Insurance Company Blames You for Accident
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 3, 2014
Ohio attorney Michael Eisner shares a story about a client who was unable to collect compensation for his accident because the insurance company blamed him for his own injuries. Following any motor vehicle accident, you will have to make countless decisions and face added responsibilities. After seeking medical attention, you’ll need to focus...
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Winter Storm Hercules Brings Hazardous Driving Conditions
Posted in Accident & Injury on January 2, 2014
With over 100 million people in the Midwest and Northeast preparing for Winter Storm Hercules, we remember a deadly bus accident that occurred on the snowy roads of Pennsylvania. In 2011, a Martz Trailways bus swerved to avoid one disabled vehicle, but crashed into another car, killing a pedestrian. The bus then crossed back...
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2013 Ohio Car Crash Statistics
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 31, 2013
by Arthur Elk A car accident lawyer can help you if you’ve been injured in an auto-related collision, but the best way to protect yourself is to do all that you can to prevent an accident on the road. The state of Ohio has seen an overall increase in the number of enforcement stops...
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Why Attorneys Shy Away from Slip and Fall Accident Cases
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 16, 2013
There are many different types of personal injury cases such as car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death and medical malpractice incidents. Any experienced attorney will be happy to help you with most personal injury cases, yet some of them shy away from slip and fall cases. Why? A person who slips and falls...
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Arthur Elk: Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 9, 2013
By Arthur Elk The highways are filled with semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. Because of their large size and tremendous weight, semi-trucks are more prone to accidents than small passenger vehicles. As a car accident lawyer, I see cases like this all the time. When they occur, there is a huge risk of injury. Ironically, truck...
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Headaches and Personality Changes Signs of Serious Brain Injury
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 6, 2013
Ohio attorney Art Elk wants you to keep an eye out for your relatives or loved ones who have recently been in a car accident and are showing signs of modified behavior. After an automobile accident, you may feel a variety of different aches and pains. Upon examination at a hospital, you may...
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Ohio Traffic Fatalities Up in 2012
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 5, 2013
After six consecutive years of decline, motor vehicle traffic fatalities increased in 2012. According to data recently released from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ohio had one of the largest annual jumps in fatalities in the nation in 2012 and was among 37 states where the number of traffic fatalities rose last year, and...
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