Posted in Accident & Injury on August 28, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlJVmwXh1qg&feature=share&list=UU-L5izB-eqGewHuHeOIa6jA   Nothing is more tragic than a child dying from an accident. Children are supposed to outlive their parents and when a child dies unexpectedly it can be devastating. Such is the case for one of our clients, parents of a 16 year-old boy who was found at the bottom of a school...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 27, 2013

A massive lawsuit brought against the NFL by more than 4,000 players will be back in court next week. Professional football players and, in some cases, their surviving families claim the NFL knew about and conspired to hide the dangers associated with concussions, including increased risk of dementia, depression, and suicide. In a motion...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 22, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuppS2dVTNU&feature=share&list=UU-L5izB-eqGewHuHeOIa6jA   Being in an automobile accident can be a traumatic and life changing event if your injuries are serious enough. You will have a lot of decisions to make and this can be very daunting. After every accident, you will need to seek medical help and that can be very expensive. You need...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 19, 2013

For many parents, the phrase “back to school” brings to mind #2 pencils and loose-leaf notebook paper. But for parents of older kids, the announcement of a new school year beginning evokes a very different (and terrifying) image: their teen behind the wheel. It should come as no great surprise that most teens prefer...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 16, 2013

Scandinavian furniture chain IKEA has recalled 40,000 children’s beds. The U.S. Consumer Product Commission and Canadian officials both received reports of breakage and an increased risk of injury. IKEA announced Thursday it is recalling KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds because a metal rod may detach, causing partial detachment of the guard rail and exposed...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 12, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIaf9uthg4s&feature=youtu.be   With sites like Facebook and Twitter, social media has changed how we document our lives and share them with the world. But you should also be aware that while you’re sharing your adventures and experiences with others, it can also show the truth. Such is the case for one client we had...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 8, 2013

The criminal trial of George Zimmerman is over, but he may find himself in a courtroom again. The family of shooting victim Trayvon Martin could file a civil suit against Zimmerman for the wrongful-death of Trayvon. Although the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prevents a defendant from being tried for the same crime twice,...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 7, 2013

Lasers are everywhere. They allow us to listen to a CD, scan our purchases at the checkout counter and then, there is the omnipresent laser pointer. As adults we know not to shine these devices into anyone’s eyes, but what about lasers in the hands of children? In the U.S., toys are generally overseen...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Drug & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Workplace Injuries and Claims on August 6, 2013

Criminal and civil cases differ in many ways. As the table at the bottom of this page illustrates, the legal proceedings can vary widely. Procedural rules affect everything from the parties involved to the types of evidence which may be admitted. Generally, because a defendant faces far greater consequences in a criminal trial, the...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 5, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcbF_C1wgCE   Serious personal injuries can be difficult to recover from both physically and financially. They can drain the wallets, personal banks accounts and cause your family to suffer. Here at Elk & Elk, we’re a family. And we’re a family looking to protect yours. Our firm started from two brothers who gained their...