Calculating Future Medical Costs
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 29, 2014
http://youtu.be/s2n153feRx8 Ohio attorney Bill Price talks about what to do if your child has been severely injured in an accident and now needs long-term care. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be very challenging, confusing and emotional. Doctor bills, insurance claims, and other issues won't wait for injuries to heal. What’s even more...
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New Guidelines for Unborn Babies with Heart Problems
Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on April 25, 2014
The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for the care of unborn babies with heart problems. In a recent article, fetal heart experts recommend that at-risk pregnant women should take advantage of the latest developments in advanced imaging technologies. Risk factors for expectant mothers Under the new recommendations, pregnant women with specific risk...
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Fibroid Treatment May Spread Hidden Cancer
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on April 23, 2014
The FDA has issued a warning that certain surgical procedures used to treat uterine fibroids can cause the spread of undetected cancer. What are Fibroids? A uterine fibroid is a tumor that grows in the wall of the uterus. While many women who develop fibroids experience no symptoms, those who do may require surgery...
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Brain Damaged Baby Result of Poor Staff Decisions
Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 22, 2014
http://youtu.be/1-gGp1-At1k Ohio medical malpractice lawyer Jay Kelley recalls the tragedy of one family whose infant suffered brain damage due to a birth injury. The birth of a child should be one of the most exciting and happy times in a family’s life. Unfortunately, sometimes happiness turns to tragedy when a baby is harmed in...
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The Growing Problem of Elder Abuse
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 16, 2014
For many of us, moving aging parents and other relatives into a nursing home or similar facility is a sad, yet necessary decision. Unfortunately, countless elderly people are abused, neglected, and exploited by the caregivers at such facilities. This is commonly known as elder abuse. Elder abuse is any knowing, intentional, or negligent act...
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How is My Motorcycle Case Different?
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 15, 2014
http://youtu.be/IZt_ePOZkcs Ohio attorney Art Elk puts his passion for motorcycles and his knowledge of personal injury law together to help victims of motorcycle accidents. If someone mentions a motor vehicle accident, many people tend to imagine an automobile being involved in a wreck with another automobile. However, if you’ve been involved in an accident...
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Vehicle Recalls Abound
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 10, 2014
Recently, General Motors has been the subject of extensive media attention and congressional hearings amid allegations the car manufacturer covered up a dangerous ignition switch defect that has been linked to 31 crashes and 13 deaths. However, GM isn’t the only auto manufacturer experiencing problems. The Motley Fool writes: “Meanwhile, competitors in the automotive...
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Jury Awards $9 Billion in Actos Litigation
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on April 9, 2014
In one of the largest jury awards in U.S. history, the manufacturers of the diabetes treatment Actos® were ordered to pay $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $9 billion in punitive damages over hidden cancer risks. According to court documents, a federal court jury found that pharmaceutical giants Takeda and Eli Lilly acted with...
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What To Do If the At-fault Driver Has Little or No Insurance
Posted in Accident & Injury on April 8, 2014
http://youtu.be/csYrvg9_U1M Ohio attorney Michael Eisner discusses what to do if you were injured in a car accident by a driver who does not have insurance or only carries very little coverage. Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a very stressful situation as you try to recover from your injuries and resolve...
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Jury Awards $39M in Wrongful Death Case
Posted in Firm News on April 4, 2014
Elk & Elk personal injury attorney Phillip Kuri obtains justice for client CLEVELAND, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Phillip A. Kuri, Partner at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., obtained a $39 million dollar jury verdict for his client.[/caption] The Ohio personal injury law firm of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is...
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