Posted in Accident & Injury on November 19, 2012

This week, most of us will be taking some time off of work, getting together with our families to enjoy some turkey and stuffing and remembering all that we have to be thankful for. As you celebrate Thanksgiving, be sure to pay extra attention as you travel. More than 43.6 million Americans are expected...

Posted in Accident & Injury on November 12, 2012

By Arthur Elk Like the Boy Scouts always say, it pays to be prepared. Are you prepared for any emergency that may occur while you are driving? Automotive emergencies can take many forms – from accidents to breakdowns. If you live in an area where you must deal with winter weather for several months...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 22, 2012

Earlier this year, Ohio joined the growing list of states with bans on texting and driving, yet many states are discovering how difficult it is to stop texting and driving and enforce the bans. A total of 38 states ban texting while driving, and many municipalities have their own texting and driving ordinance.  In...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 5, 2012

Ghouls and ghosts and goblins should be the only things kids have to be afraid of during the Halloween season.  Distracted or unsafe drivers should not be an issue. But unfortunately, they can be. That’s why as drivers, we need to be extra aware as Halloween approaches. If you aren’t a parent, you might...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 25, 2012

Most kids love to play on trampolines. Bouncing up and down on a backyard trampoline looks like a lot of fun, but one expert says use of the popular piece of equipment should be strongly discouraged. Michele LaBotz, co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ statement on trampoline safety, says that even safety features...

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 21, 2012

By now, we all are aware of the dangers of texting or using other electronic devices while you are behind the wheel. In 2010, more than 1.2 million accidents involved drivers who were talking on their phones or texting. In response, many states have enacted laws banning the use of cell phones by drivers....

Posted in Accident & Injury on September 12, 2012

One Cleveland suburb has become part of a nationwide effort to increase motorcycle safety. Allstate Insurance has posted signs reading "Watch for Motorcycles" at one intersection in Euclid as part of the company's ONE (Once is Never Enough) program. The Ohio personal injury lawyers of Elk & Elk believe that motorcycle safety is an...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident on September 10, 2012

If you’ve spent much time at all on Ohio’s roads, you know there are plenty of drivers who most of us would not consider “good” drivers. You know the ones I mean. The texters. The speeders. The aggressive drivers. The exhausted drivers. The newspaper readers. Unfortunately, our roads are full of drivers whose actions...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 31, 2012

As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day traditionally finds many of us celebrating with family picnics, ball games and vacations. In spite of soaring gas prices once again creeping near the $4 per gallon mark, a higher number of travelers are expected to be traveling during this long Labor Day weekend. According to...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 15, 2012

A safety watchdog has filed suit against the manufacturers of magnetic balls, claiming they are dangerous to children. The Cincinnati product liability lawyers of Elk & Elk believe companies should not benefit from dangerous products. In an effort to protect children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has sued two companies that manufacture high-powered...