Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on July 10, 2017

Whether you are welcoming your first child or your third, witnessing the birth of your baby is often filled with many emotions. If your baby has been born prematurely and is being cared for in the NICU, you may experience exceptionally intense feelings and concerns. At Elk & Elk, we have assisted many Washington...

Posted in Blog, Firm News on July 10, 2017

There are more than 227,000 motorcycle registrations in the state of Washington. Despite this high number, many motorists know little about ways to safely share the road with motorcyclists. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, motorcycles make up four percent of all registered vehicles in the state, but account for 17 percent of...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on July 6, 2017

There are many circumstances that may cause a patient in a Washington hospital to fall, and the result is often serious injuries. In fact, according to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, 30 to 35 percent of the hundreds of thousands of people who fall in hospitals each year sustain serious injuries, including...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 26, 2017

While there are many cautious and rule-abiding drivers in Washington, everyone is still at risk of injury when others’ actions are negligent or careless. Debilitating consequences, injury and even death can cause heartache and pain for every person involved including the family members of the victims. This is exactly what happened to one Washington...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 19, 2017

You may have no problem loaning your vehicle to a friend or family member. You may trust him or her to drive safely and have no concerns. However, accidents happen every day even to people who are good drivers in Washington. What happens, then, if you loan your vehicle to someone and that person...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on June 13, 2017

The anticipation of the birth of your new child should be exciting and full of learning and adventure. However, these feelings can be instantaneously replaced with fear and anxiety if your child is the victim of a birth injury at the hands of your health care provider in Washington. At Elk & Elk Co,,...

Posted in Blog, Firm News on June 9, 2017

When a disease or condition is accurately diagnosed, a patient can get the most effective treatment possible. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis continues to present major obstacles for both medical professionals and patients. New research by the Mayo Clinic revealed that over 20 percent of patients who sought a second opinion about a medical condition had been misdiagnosed...

Posted in Birth Injuries, Firm News on June 5, 2017

Whether you are delivering your first child or preparing to give birth to your third or fourth child, chances are you have felt some feelings of apprehension. As with many Washington parents, the health and safety of you and your infant is heavily reliant on the knowledge, education and professionalism of your health care...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 30, 2017

If you have ever suffered from the misdiagnosis of an illness or medical condition, then you can understand how important it is to get to the bottom of what leads to such a mistake in Washington.  There are many different factors that contribute to a wrong diagnosis, but in general, it usually comes down...

Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on May 22, 2017

While you may be the most cautious driver on the roads of Washington and pay careful attention to all of the laws, you are still at risk when around other drivers who do not take safety as seriously. Fortunately, avoiding drivers who are reckless, inattentive, drowsy, careless or distracted can be facilitated by driving...