Posted in Accident & Injury on October 23, 2013

It’s been less than a year since the tragic Newtown massacre. Yet, sadly, another school shooting is in the news. On Tuesday, a student at Sparks Middle School in Nevada, shot and killed a teacher and wounded two others before turning the gun on himself. This time the “gunman” was reportedly only 12 years...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 22, 2013

October 20-26, 2013 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. To mark the occasion, Elk & Elk is issuing a special challenge this week to the parents of all teen drivers with a special “5 to Drive” campaign encouraging parents to always set the rules before their teens hit the road. Motor vehicle crashes are...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 21, 2013

Toyota is recalling over 800,000 vehicles worldwide because of electrical issues that may cause problems with airbag deployment. In a press release, Toyota announced a recall of the 2012 and 2013 model years of the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, and Venza due to a problem with the air conditioning condenser unit housing....

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 18, 2013

Falls are the third-leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, following car accidents and accidental poisoning. Falls account for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room each year and resulted in more than 26,000 fatalities in 2010. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, increases with age and is a serious issue...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 16, 2013

We see it all the time: thousands and even millions of dollars in settlements for people who are injured in all types of accidents all over the country. Why then, is your insurance company holding out on paying you a settlement? As an injured victim, you need the insurance company to settle in order...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 15, 2013

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Posted in Accident & Injury on October 11, 2013

As a driver, you must be fully aware at all times in order to avoid accidents and stay out of harm’s way. Distracted driving can cause an accident anywhere -- whether you are cruising on the highway or just driving around town. Drivers can be distracted in a myriad of ways, such as fiddling...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 3, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bStSnz8p19g&width=600&height=325 Any responsible driver knows they must carry insurance that will help cover not only themselves in an accident but also anyone else they may have harmed. Unfortunately, there are plenty of drivers out there that either have very low insurance coverage or are simply driving around without any insurance at all. How do...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 30, 2013

We all take steps to be safe. Unfortunately, you can be injured anywhere. Harm can come to you while you drive down the road, walk down the sidewalk and even in your own home. Some cases are clear-cut as to who caused your injury; but if you’re hurt in your own house, can another...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 27, 2013

People participate in many physical activities, usually with an understanding of the associated risks and dangers. The activity could be mild, like riding in a go-kart or extreme, like bungee jumping or skydiving. It seems like everywhere you go, you’re being asked to sign a waiver to exclude someone from being sued. An injury waiver,...