Gary Cowan
Gary Cowan joined Elk & Elk Associates Co., LPA in 2000 as a trial attorney and litigator. He has been involved in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation since 1988, and has been lead trial counsel in over 60 jury trials throughout the State of Ohio.
Gary Cowan has successfully been involved in high profile medical malpractice cases that have been televised and reported on Court TV and A Current Affair, as well as cases covered by local television stations and newspapers. His practice and emphasis is on serious personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice law.
Gary Cowan graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1987, with a Juris Doctor Degree. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors from the University of Ottawa (1981) and a Masters Degree in Health Administration from the University of Ottawa (1983). Attorney Cowan is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, D.C. Bar Association and the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio and the District of Columbia, as well as the Federal Courts.
Contact: gcowan@elkandelk.com
Gary Cowan's Recent Settlements and Verdicts
Motorist Negligence Case Settles For $99,550.82.
Client, age 56, was the victim of a head-on collision with another motorist. As a result, client suffered injuries to the leg, tail bone and back.
Nerve Damage in Rear End Collision Case Settles For $60,249.00.
Client, age 46, was the driver in a vehice that was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, client suffered nerve damage and arm numbness.
Fractured Arm from Clients’ Car Being Struck and Pushed into Her Case Settles for $55,000.00
Client, age 39, was stopped on the side of the road when another driver hit her vehicle and pushed it into the client. As a result, client suffered a fractured arm and contusions to the hip and legs.
Motorcycle/Canine Collision Case Settles For $80,000.00.
Client, age 43, was riding a motorcycle when he hit an unleashed dog. Client skidded 40 feet into a ditch, where he was attacked by defendant’s other dogs. As a result, client suffered bruised ribs, lacerated liver and legs, black toe nail, and was life flighted to hospital.
Torn Tendons Head On Collision Case Settles For $90,000.00.
Client, age 50, was the driver of a pick-up truck that was hit head on by another vehicle. As a result, the client suffered torn tendons in the knee that required surgery.
Second And Third Degree Burns In Torch Explosion Case Settles For $85,000.00.
Client, age 44, was operating a blow torch which exploded during use. As a result, the client suffered second and third degree burns
Accident & Injury Cases
- Automobile Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Semi/Truck Accidents
- Aviation Accidents
- Railroad Accidents
- Product Defects
- Medical Device Recalls
- Drug Recalls
- Workers' Compensation
- Mesothelioma
- Accident Settlements & Verdicts
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Medical Malpractice
- Cerebral Palsy
- Surgical Errors
- Birth Injuries
- Medication Errors
- Emergency Room Errors
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Late Cancer Diagnosis
- Erb's Palsy
- Wrongful Death
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Medical Malpractice Results
- $10M. Spinal cord damage
- $9M. Negligence/Brain damage
- $6M. Settlement with hospital
- $4.8M. Undiagnosed Infection
- $3.3M. Obstetrician Malpractice
- $3M. Gastric-bypass surgery
- $2.99M. Settlement Birth Injury
- Record Verdicts In Rural Ohio
Latest Accident & Injury Results
- 1.9 Million Dollar Settlement for Wrongful Death
- 1.85 Million Dollar Settlement for 59 year old man struck by semi tractor trailer
- $1.05 Million Motor Vehicle Crash
- $1.4 Million Motorcycle Accident
- $1 Million Trucking Accident.
In The News - On Your Side
- Videos on Medical Malpractice
Latest videos on news & information regarding medical malpractice and medical errors.
- Elk & Elk Blogs
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- Baxter Heparin Recall
Latest information on Baxter's Heparin Recall
- Digitek Digoxin Recall
On April 25, 2008 the FDA issued a press release alerting the public to a Class I recall of digoxin made by Digitek.
- Chantix
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