Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on May 20, 2018

Whether you are considering starting the journey to have a child or have recently found out you are expecting, you have probably already begun to think about what adventures lie ahead. You may have discussed potential risks with your health care provider in Washington in relation to your pregnancy; conditions like gestational diabetes, high...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 18, 2018

At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., in Washington, we understand that the cause of any motor vehicle crash may not be evident at first, and in fact, there may be many factors that lead to an accident. After a collision, you expect the insurance company to investigate. However, sometimes the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 11, 2018

Any time a Washington resident has a wound, there is a risk of infection. When that wound is the result of surgery, some may believe that the controlled nature of the environment and the aftercare eliminates that risk. However, even these precautions cannot prevent all risk of infection, and any infection can lead to...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 10, 2018

Motorcycling is an enjoyable sport and popular method of transportation. Unfortunately, motorcycling is also a dangerous activity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths account for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities – despite motorcycles only representing three percent of all vehicles on the roads. There are simple things motorcyclists...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on May 3, 2018

During labor and delivery at a Washington hospital, it is not unusual for an infant to sustain nerve damage. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that the nervous system controls how a person’s body communicates with itself and with the world around it. Literally billions of cells make up this system that regulates the involuntary physical processes...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 20, 2018

When you are feeling uncomfortable or experiencing suspicious pain, one of the first things you usually do is contact your doctor. As a patient, you rely heavily on your medical provider’s ability to diagnose your symptoms and recommend a treatment option that will give you the best chance at regaining full health. At Elk...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 13, 2018

There are many aspects of motor vehicle wrecks to take into consideration, such as the financial consequences of a crash (property damage, lost wages, and medical costs, among others) and the physical repercussions of an accident (broken bones, lacerations, etc.). However, there are other hardships victims endure following these wrecks, such as depression and...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 7, 2018

For some drivers in Washington, their personal agenda is far more important than their resolve to drive safely and follow the rules of the road. They may engage in negligent behavior such as speeding, change lanes carelessly and following other vehicles too closely. Negligence can also be when someone chooses to drive under the...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on April 2, 2018

For many folks in Washington, the daily commute to get from one place to another can quickly turn monotonous with each repetitive minute. For some, the urge to get somewhere faster is satisfied by speeding or swerving around other vehicles to avoid traffic. For others, impatience can create danger when drivers engage in reckless...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on March 30, 2018

There are quite a few ways that your infant’s head could be affected adversely during labor and delivery. Often, head injuries can be natural outcomes of childbirth and may not even require treatment. However, if some injuries are not recognized and treated quickly, what might have been a minor issue could lead to serious...