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...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 9, 2012

One of the most important jobs for any parent is to keep their children safe. A study released this week said that many parents may be failing to do just that each time they get in a vehicle. The Front Seat is No Place for a Child The study published Tuesday in the American...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 8, 2012

The number of pedestrians killed and injured due to distractions from electronic devices appears to be on the rise. The Ohio personal injury lawyers of Elk & Elk want all walkers to be aware of the dangers of walking and texting. Studies have proven, and you have likely noticed yourself, that most people can’t...

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 2, 2012

Managing partner Art Elk and the rest of the lawyers at Elk & Elk are serious about putting an end to distracted driving. Together, we can save lives, one person at a time. Help us spread the word about how each of us can do our part to drive safely.

Posted in Accident & Injury on August 1, 2012

The roadways in your area are about to get a little more crowded again in a few weeks as summer break draws to an end and schools will be back in session. With more distractions in traffic, it pays to slow down and pay attention. Drivers should take extra precautions at the beginning of...